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Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.08M (2023)

Expenses
$692k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.04M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$97.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,076,757
Expenses
$692,167
Net Income
$384,590
Net Assets
$1,939,259
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,059,052
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,854
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,851
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,978
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $223,928
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,036,454
Total Liabilities $97,195
Net Assets $1,939,259
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carissa Macias (Executive Dir.) $87,978 $0 $0
Fred Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Yee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hyder (Ecm) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grundstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheik Sattaur (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Vigliotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$983,013
Expenses
$699,963
Net Income
$283,050
Net Assets
$1,699,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $978,465
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $495
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,053
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,841
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $213,263
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,929,719
Total Liabilities $230,309
Net Assets $1,699,410
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Brenden (Ceo) $112,841 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Yee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grundstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Delgleize (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheik Sattaur (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Vigliotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,124,767
Expenses
$543,537
Net Income
$581,230
Net Assets
$1,770,576
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,106,184
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,583
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,000
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,577
21.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $205,013
37.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,770,576
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,770,576
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Brenden (Ceo) $115,577 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Yee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grundstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Delgleize (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheik Sattaur (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Vigliotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Hoxsie (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,221
Expenses
$518,709
Net Income
-$153,488
Net Assets
$923,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $338,235
92.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,486
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,500
6.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,923
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $217,549
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $923,841
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $923,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Brenden (Ceo) $113,923 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Yee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grundstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$759,908
Expenses
$736,723
Net Income
$23,185
Net Assets
$1,008,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $631,968
83.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,021
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $120,919
15.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,042
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $180,099
24.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,008,856
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,008,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Brenden (Executive Dir.) $48,750 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Yee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hyder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Grundstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Snow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$752,664
Expenses
$692,664
Net Income
$60,000
Net Assets
$985,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $564,998
75.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,180
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $183,486
24.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,088
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,670
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $985,671
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $985,671
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ed Mountford (Director) $76,088 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Griswold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Hyman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Snow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grace Adams (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$743,644
Expenses
$462,568
Net Income
$281,076
Net Assets
$906,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,553
86.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,771
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $94,845
12.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,475
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,554
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,714
0.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $133,848
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $906,981
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $906,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Grace Adams (Executive Director) $85,554 $0 $0
Ed Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Griswold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Hyman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Snow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$554,047
Expenses
$428,480
Net Income
$125,567
Net Assets
$625,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $472,432
85.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,256
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $74,063
13.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,296
1.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,453
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,583
0.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $134,553
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $625,905
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $625,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Grace Adams (Executive Director) $78,453 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Griswold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry A King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Hyman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Snow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pt Townend (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,482
Expenses
$330,778
Net Income
$70,704
Net Assets
$500,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $303,584
75.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $985
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $92,647
23.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,266
1.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,640
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,410
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $500,338
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $500,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Grace Adams (Executive Director) $83,640 $0 $0
Frank Dela Vara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Dunn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weikko Wirta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Gaughan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Griswold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bohr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Grozinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Griffin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Cascia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry A King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Whitcraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Lang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Mays (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Mountford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Starr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smalstig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Howe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Steel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Hyman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phil Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,459
Expenses
$372,547
Net Income
$64,912
Net Assets
$429,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $433,042
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $663
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,754
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,335
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,670
22.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $429,634
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $429,634

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$419,434
Expenses
$428,053
Net Income
-$8,619
Net Assets
$413,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,898
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,461
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,075
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,640
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $413,212
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $413,212

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$381,413
Expenses
$325,655
Net Income
$55,758
Net Assets
$421,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,574
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $805
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,575
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,900
2.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $67,526
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $421,902
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $421,902

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,929
Expenses
$255,418
Net Income
$88,511
Net Assets
$366,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,367
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $758
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$196
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,933
29.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $28,967
11.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $31,370
12.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $366,144
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $366,144

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
1999

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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