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Friends Of Ballona Wetlands

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$650k (2022)

Expenses
$529k (2022)

Total Assets
$1.02M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$10.5k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$650,196
Expenses
$528,567
Net Income
$121,629
Net Assets
$1,010,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $508,848
78.3%
Program Services $19,425
3.0%
Investment Income -$60,529
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $182,452
28.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,779
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,020,997
Total Liabilities $10,516
Net Assets $1,010,481
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $101,778 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (President) $0 $0 $0
Nicholos O'deegan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Muller (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$561,329
Expenses
$562,809
Net Income
-$1,480
Net Assets
$879,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $544,723
97.0%
Program Services $15,694
2.8%
Investment Income $912
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,279
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $889,802
Total Liabilities $10,550
Net Assets $879,252
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $96,914 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholos O'deegan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ali Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (President) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$559,309
Expenses
$498,494
Net Income
$60,815
Net Assets
$734,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $480,454
85.9%
Program Services $75,960
13.6%
Investment Income $2,895
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,445
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $822,676
Total Liabilities $88,524
Net Assets $734,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $94,446 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholos O'deegan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ali Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (President) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,624
Expenses
$476,216
Net Income
$154,408
Net Assets
$663,737
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $608,027
96.4%
Program Services $20,981
3.3%
Investment Income $1,616
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,450
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $675,192
Total Liabilities $11,455
Net Assets $663,737
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $87,450 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholos O'deegan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$562,580
Expenses
$450,916
Net Income
$111,664
Net Assets
$499,729
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $549,740
97.7%
Program Services $12,797
2.3%
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,475
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $513,220
Total Liabilities $13,491
Net Assets $499,729
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $78,475 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (President) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicholos O'deegan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$468,692
Expenses
$356,485
Net Income
$112,207
Net Assets
$378,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $450,417
96.1%
Program Services $18,125
3.9%
Investment Income $150
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,224
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $386,168
Total Liabilities $7,763
Net Assets $378,405
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (President) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil P Navin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Dial (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$379,949
Expenses
$323,481
Net Income
$56,468
Net Assets
$234,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $386,898
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $65
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,014
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $17,500
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,275
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,311
Total Liabilities $1,366
Net Assets $234,945
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Culbertson (Executive Director) $17,500 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Micah Ali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Roges (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$339,815
Expenses
$272,327
Net Income
$67,488
Net Assets
$178,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $369,970
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$30,200
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,477
60.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,477
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $178,477
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr James Landry (President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shanman (Emeritus Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Swimmer (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Micah Ali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Lipa (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eloise Appel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Rudnick (Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Fimiani (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,627
Expenses
$318,510
Net Income
-$63,883
Net Assets
$110,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $291,069
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $67
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$36,509
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,048
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,944
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,989
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $110,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Fimiani (Director & Executive Director) $50,048 $0 $0
Andy Henderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Swimmer (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kay (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Micah Ali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Costa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Lipa (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Showalter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$331,609
Expenses
$231,402
Net Income
$100,207
Net Assets
$174,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $347,889
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$16,356
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,048
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,498
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,872
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $174,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Fimiani (Director & Executive Director) $48,048 $0 $0
Andy Henderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Tyrrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lansford (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Dr Pippa Drennan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edith Read (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shanman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Swimmer (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0
Susan Gottlieb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Kay (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Gregory (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Micah Ali (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Groner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr James Landry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Wegman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Costa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hirai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacob Lipa (Board Delegate) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,896
Expenses
$242,222
Net Income
-$21,326
Net Assets
$74,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $218,952
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$370
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,264
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,744
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,026
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,628
Total Liabilities $963
Net Assets $74,665

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$267,357
Expenses
$251,407
Net Income
$15,950
Net Assets
$95,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,739
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $138
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$38,520
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,352
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,088
15.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,991
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,991

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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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