COASTAL QUEST
EIN 31-1678716 · Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management (C32)
What they do
Coastal Quest (the Organization) is A Nonprofit Organization Working Collaboratively With Partners to Build Resilient Coastal Communities In California. Our Mission is to Accelerate Solutions, Building Resilient Coastal Communities for People, Nature, and The Climate.Coastal Quest is Committed to Catalyzing Positive Change By Placing Communities At The Forefront of Climate Resilience and Adaptation Efforts. By Embracing The Principles of Community-driven Solutions and Public-private Partnership, Our Organization Aims to Build A More Sustainable and Resilient Future for Coastal Regions, Where The Strengths and Voices of Local Communities Are Central to Shaping and Implementing Effective Solutions to The Challenges Posed By Climate Change and Ensuring Coastal Ecosystems Are Sustained and Provide The Multiple Benefits and Value That Communities Care About.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $83.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $222,434 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $221,954 for DR TEGAN HOFFMANN (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Has the pattern changed?
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)
DR TEGAN HOFFMANNEXECUTIVE DIR.
JULIE KUCHEPATOVSENIOR DIRECTOR
JULIO GARCIASENIOR DIRECTOR
BECCA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
HEWAD RAFIQIDIRECTOR FINANCE
SADIE WADDINGTONDIR COM & OUTREACH
ALLISON BAHENBOARD MEMBER
CATHERINE KUHLMANVICE PRESIDENT
DR JENNIFER SOKOLOVESEC & INT TRSR
LAURENT LO DE JANVRYBOARD MEMBER
R PETER CHIP MALLARIPRESIDENT
SAPNA THOTTATHILBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2000
- Location
- 2625 ALCATRAZ AVE 609, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2702
- County
- Alameda
- In care of
- % TEGAN C HOFFMANN PHD
- Primary officer
- Dr Tegan Hoffmann, Executive Dir.
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- CROSBY & KANEDA CPAS LLP
- NTEE classification
- Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management (C32)
- IRS tax category
- Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes