EIN 33-0420271

SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Protects and restores the Santa Monica Bay and its watershed through research, monitoring, and ecosystem improvement projects.
Also known as...
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation; Santa Monica Bay Foundation; The Bay Foundation
Total revenues
$2,756,995
2023
Total expenses
$2,549,512
2023
Total assets
$2,076,799
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

The Ocean Resilience Program conducts research, monitoring and restoration activities in coastal marine habitats. Projects focused on kelp forest restoration, eelgrass habitat research and restoration, abalone species recovery, and oceanographic biophysical monitoring related to climate change. The restoration and enhancement of marine habitats increased ecosystem structure and function while supporting local recreational opportunities and related coastal economies. Data collected from these projects further our understanding of the impacts from climate change and informs adaptive management of these projects.
The Coastal Adaptation Program conducts research, monitoring, and restoration activities in coastal habitats such as beaches, dunes, wetlands, and streams. Projects this year focused on restoring dunes and beaches to protect infrastructure and increase biodiversity. These efforts involved community engagement and volunteer restoration events at the LAX Dunes and along the beaches of Los Angeles County. Data collected from these projects further our understanding of the impacts from climate change and informs adaptive management of these projects.
The Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program, SMBNEP, is one of 28 national programs established under Section 320 of the 1987 Clean Water Act. The focus of SMBNEP for the year included a diversity of efforts to protect, enhance, and improve ecosystems to improve water availability and quality, enhance socio economic benefits, engage and educate the public, and increase resiliency to climate change.
Other programs serviced by The Bay Foundation

Who funds SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Ocean Stewardship and Research$450,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Ocean Stewardship and Research$350,000
Restore America's EstuariesCommunity Based Coastal Habitat Restoration$68,618
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

NameTitleCompensation
Tom FordChief Executive Officer$211,000
Marcelo VillagomezOperations Officer$128,123
Georgia TunioliEnvironmental Engagement Program Director
Heather BurdickDirector of Programs / Director of Marine Operations , Executive Assistant$115,000
Karina JohnstonScience Director / Director of Watershed Programs
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,756,881
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$114
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,756,995

Form 990s for SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-29990View PDF
2022-062023-03-11990View PDF
2021-062022-08-23990View PDF
2019-062021-03-10990View PDF
2018-062019-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION The BAY FOUNDATION

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA)Boston, MA$1,674,449
The Coral Restoration FoundationTavernier, FL$5,904,895
Tuolumne River TrustSonora, CA$3,500,072
Agua Hedionda Lagoon FoundationCarlsbad, CA$1,454,104
Lower Columbia Estuary PartnershipPortland, OR$7,996,174
South Carolina Waterfowl AssociationPinewood, SC$4,528,213
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TX$6,948,230
Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper (SBCK)Santa Barbara, CA$843,682
Lake Hopatcong FoundationLanding, NJ$818,317
Mid Klamath Watershed Council (MKWC)Orleans, CA$5,048,785
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,500 from Earth Island Institute
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $450,000 from The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8117 W Manchester Ave 750 Ste Unit
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
santamonicabay.org/ 
Phone
(888) 301-2527
Facebook page
TheBayFoundation 
Twitter profile
@smbrf 
IRS details
EIN
33-0420271
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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