Public Charity

Friends of the Elephant Seal

Based in San Simeon, CA, Friends of the Elephant Seal operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $234K in revenue, $173K in expenses, $608K in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $24K.

EIN: 770481003 San Simeon, CA Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$234K
Total Expenses$173K
Total Assets$608K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$24K
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

Friends of the Elephant Sea is dedicated to educating people about elephant seals and other marine life and teaching stewardship for the ocean along the central coast of California. by providing docent/guide services year round at the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, conducting school field trips and an internship program.

Officers & Directors

Secretary Barbara Karagosian
Treasurer Carla Swift
Director Julie Haugsness
Director Kate Kelley
Director Marlyn Denter
President William Kneeland

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$13,550 2 grants
ELEPHANT SEAL WEBCAM ENHANCEMENT
$10,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $234K $173K $608K
2023 $204K $176K $544K
2022 $190K $145K $504K
2021 $221K $108K $423K
2020 $169K $130K $309K

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $169K to $234K (+38%), with total assets most recently reported at $608K.

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