ELKHORN SLOUGH FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ELKHORN SLOUGH FOUNDATION

EIN 94-2823247 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T22Z)

What they do

The Elkhorn Slough Foundations Mission is to Conserve and Restore Elkhorn Slough and Its Watershed, Californias Largest Tidal Salt Marsh South of San Francisco Bay. Renowned for Its Extraordinary Biodiversity, Elkhorn Slough Features A Dynamic Working Landscape Intertwined With Rich Natural Habitats. to Achieve Its Mission, The Elkhorn Slough Foundation Focuses On The Direct Acquisition and Stewardship of Key Lands While Collaborating With Partnerorganizations and Agencies. Together, They Advance Sound Scientific Research, Deliver Impactful Education Programs, and Foster Meaningful Community Engagement. As An Accredited Organization Through The Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission, The Foundation Upholds The Highest Standards In Conservation and Land Stewardship.

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Of every $100 spent, about $75.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders19 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

51.59%of revenue went to mission work75.3% of expenses · Program services

5.62%of revenue went to fundraising8.2% of expenses

$68.47spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

11.27%of revenue went to management and office costs16.5% of expenses

$8.50in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

88.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$8,549,320

Mission workProgram services$4,410,16751.59% of revenue75.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$963,09311.27% of revenue16.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$480,1575.62% of revenue8.2% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$2,695,90331.53% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$5,853,41768.47% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2024Current75.3% mission · 16.5% management · 8.2% fundraising

202379.8% mission · 12.3% management · 7.9% fundraising

202277.3% mission · 13.6% management · 9.1% fundraising

202180.6% mission · 12.8% management · 6.7% fundraising

202085.5% mission · 8.5% management · 6.0% fundraising

201983.3% mission · 11.3% management · 5.5% fundraising

201884.7% mission · 10.7% management · 4.6% fundraising

201786.9% mission · 8.8% management · 4.3% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$8,549,320

Expenses$5,853,417

Annual surplus $2,695,903 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$4,410,167 · 75.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$963,093 · 16.5% of expenses

Fundraising$480,157 · 8.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$8,549,320

Expenses$5,853,417

Assets$49,727,926

Income$11,322,675

Contributions$7,579,449

Mission work (program services)$4,410,167

Fundraising$480,157

Management and general$963,093

Executive compensation (total)$178,411

Stocks and bonds$15,904,467

Accounting fees$228,716

Investing fees$61,038

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MARK SILBERSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $198,680Base $173,727 · Other $24,953

MONIQUE FOUNTAINTIDAL WETLANDS PROGRAM DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $149,338Base $122,437 · Other $26,901

TAYLOR HONRATHDEPUTY DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $132,187Base $115,448 · Other $16,739

KERSTIN WASSONRESEARCH COORDINATOR · 40 hrs/week $105,050Base $100,048 · Other $5,002

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (19)

MARK SILBERSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MONIQUE FOUNTAINTIDAL WETLANDS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

TAYLOR HONRATHDEPUTY DIRECTOR

KERSTIN WASSONRESEARCH COORDINATOR

LAURA SOLORIOTRUSTEE

TERRY ECKHARDTTRUSTEE

TARA TRAUTSCHVICE PRESIDENT

SUSAN MATCHAMPRESIDENT

SANDY HALETRUSTEE (UNTIL 01/08/25)

ROBERT HARTMANNTRUSTEE (UNTIL 01/08/25)

MIA RA PARKERTRUSTEE

ANNE SECKERTRUSTEE

KENT MARSHALLTRUSTEE (UNTIL 01/08/25)

JUDITH CONNORTRUSTEE

GARY BLOOMTRUSTEE

EMMETT LINDERTRUSTEE

DAVID WARNERTREASURER

BRUCE WELDENTRUSTEE

BECKY SUAREZSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: PO Box 267, Moss Landing, CA 95039
County: Monterey
In care of: Mark Silberstein
Primary officer: Mark Silberstein, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(831) 728-5939

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T22Z)
IRS tax category: Grantmaking Foundations