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Piedras Blancas Light Station Association Inc

  • San Simeon, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2005
  • EIN: 90-0181171

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$186k (2024)

Expenses
$142k (2024)

Total Assets
$996k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.57k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,606
Expenses
$141,799
Net Income
$43,807
Net Assets
$993,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,761
62.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38,761
20.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $88
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,467
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $21,529
11.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,591
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $995,663
Total Liabilities $2,570
Net Assets $993,093
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scot Addis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Veronika Kocen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Berghoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Flaherty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 25, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,537
Expenses
$59,899
Net Income
$124,638
Net Assets
$916,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,556
64.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,575
15.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,279
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $25,127
13.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,196
52.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $917,593
Total Liabilities $1,509
Net Assets $916,084
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scot Addis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Veronika Kocen (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Flaherty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,137
Expenses
$155,127
Net Income
$22,010
Net Assets
$791,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,449
65.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,812
15.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,335
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $25,541
14.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,508
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $791,876
Total Liabilities $430
Net Assets $791,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scot Addis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Veronika Kocen (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Flaherty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,128
Expenses
$58,748
Net Income
$100,380
Net Assets
$769,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,422
70.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,220
19.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $450
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,036
10.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,910
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $771,305
Total Liabilities $1,869
Net Assets $769,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Flarery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$36,847
Expenses
$49,425
Net Income
-$12,578
Net Assets
$669,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,867
29.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,450
50.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $79
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,524
9.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,927
10.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,660
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $669,170
Total Liabilities $114
Net Assets $669,056
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zale Schuster (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Flarery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,979
Expenses
$106,770
Net Income
-$55,791
Net Assets
$681,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,720
19.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,645
32.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $91
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,900
19.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,623
28.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,500
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $682,862
Total Liabilities $1,228
Net Assets $681,634
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zale Schuster (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer/Secy) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,959
Expenses
$214,543
Net Income
$10,416
Net Assets
$737,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $181,328
80.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,131
9.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $79
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,671
4.7%
Sales of Assets -$4,341
Net Inventory Sales $15,091
6.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,582
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $738,030
Total Liabilities $605
Net Assets $737,425
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zale Schuster (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer/Secy) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,845
Expenses
$71,210
Net Income
-$17,365
Net Assets
$727,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,517
27.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,208
32.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,140
15.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,980
26.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,915
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $728,209
Total Liabilities $1,200
Net Assets $727,009
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zale Schuster (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Cooper (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer/Secy) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$79,694
Expenses
$28,194
Net Income
$51,500
Net Assets
$744,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,056
66.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,893
16.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $90
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,251
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,404
15.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,330
26.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $746,739
Total Liabilities $2,365
Net Assets $744,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary O'neill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zale Schuster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer/Secy) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$47,601
Expenses
$133,474
Net Income
-$85,873
Net Assets
$692,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,664
18.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,595
49.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $70
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,560
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,712
28.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,967
6.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $696,794
Total Liabilities $3,920
Net Assets $692,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Howland (Chairman/Secy) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Brass (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 22, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,352
Expenses
$98,774
Net Income
$1,578
Net Assets
$778,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,526
54.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,245
20.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $150
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,743
10.7%
Net Inventory Sales $14,688
14.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,555
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $780,673
Total Liabilities $1,926
Net Assets $778,747
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Cooper (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Howland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Postiff (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harry Thorpe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$131,779
Expenses
$47,998
Net Income
$83,781
Net Assets
$777,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,080
88.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,596
13.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,701
Net Inventory Sales $804
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $778,209
Total Liabilities $1,040
Net Assets $777,169

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,574
Expenses
$38,641
Net Income
$120,933
Net Assets
$693,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,613
97.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,443
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,518
1.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,022
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $693,750
Total Liabilities $362
Net Assets $693,388

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,325
Expenses
$29,547
Net Income
$13,778
Net Assets
$572,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,230
74.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,738
6.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,357
19.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,599
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $578,829
Total Liabilities $6,374
Net Assets $572,455

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$37,609
Expenses
$85,484
Net Income
-$47,875
Net Assets
$558,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,049
63.9%
Program Services $3,140
8.3%
Investment Income $4,832
12.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,588
14.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,760
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $579,478
Total Liabilities $20,801
Net Assets $558,677

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

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