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EIN 95-2104424

Citizens Planning Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Santa Barbara
State
California
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
The Citizens Planning Association (CPA) advocates for sustainable land use and environmental protection in Santa Barbara County. It informs, educates, and engages residents and decision makers while encouraging community involvement. The organization influences local planning through volunteer efforts on various projects and committees, aiming to uphold design standards and safeguard natural resources. By cooperating with public offices and private groups, CPA promotes comprehensive planning goals and raises awareness about the impacts of unregulated growth.
Also known as...
Citizens Planning Association of Santa Barbara County
Total revenues
n/a
Total expenses
n/a
Total assets
n/a
Num. employees
n/a

Program areas at Citizens Planning Association

The objectives of the Citizens Planning Association are to protect the natural assets of Santa Barbara County; to educate the residents of this area to the problems of unregulated growth; to cooperate with private groups and public offices in designing planning goals for our communities and surrounding countryside; to conduct a broad education program in behalf of such objectives; and to maintain a staff and center for their effective realization.

Personnel at Citizens Planning Association

NameTitleCompensation
Mary Ellen BrooksPresident
Betsy R. CramerSecretary$0
Marell BrooksPresident$0
Michael GrayTreasurer$0
Paul HernadiVice President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Citizens Planning Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2015
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,440
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$144
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$15,586

Form 990s for Citizens Planning Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023n/a990-N (e-Postcard)
2015-122016-10-12990View PDF
2014-122015-10-09990View PDF
2013-122014-08-18990View PDF
2012-122013-08-14990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
April 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
April 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
May 2, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationse-Postcard filerAccepts online donations
General information
Address
916 Anacapa
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
citizensplanning.org/ 
Phone
(805) 966-3979
IRS details
EIN
95-2104424
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-N / Postcard
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
002946
FTB Entity ID
0397820
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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