CALIFORNIA COASTAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
EIN 95-3065158
What they do
The Objective of This Organization is to Foster A Spirit of Cooperation Among Those Directly or Indirectly Engaged In The Production of Oil and Gas By Promoting A Free Exchange of Ideas Among Members; to Promote A More Cordial Understanding By The Public of The Close Economic Relationship That Exists Between The Oil and Gas Industry and Other Lines of Business; to Promote The Local Petroleum Industry Through Funding of Student Scholarships, Student Science Fair Awards, Donations to Local Non-profit Organizations That Benefit Ventura County Schools, Vocational Training Activities; to Provide A Forum for The Discussion of Local Problems Related to The Production of Oil and Gas, or Other Topics of Current Interest.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $59.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (14)
BONNIE WALTERSSECRETARY
BRIAN ROBBINSBOARD MEMBER
CHAD HICKSBOARD MEMBER
CHRIS SHREFFLERBOARD MEMBER
CHUCK HAWKINSBOARD MEMBER
DENNIS BOSWELLBOARD MEMBER
DRAKE HOUSECHAIRMAN
HARRY BARNUMBOARD MEMBER
JERE DEITZBOARD MEMBER
JOHN GRINDSTAFFBOARD MEMBER
KELLY STATERBOARD MEMBER
LESLIE ATHERTONBOARD MEMBER
MICHELE GRINDSTAFFTREASURER
TOM KAUFFMANBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1977
- Location
- PO BOX 1537, VENTURA, CA 93002-1537
- County
- Ventura
- In care of
- Michele Grindstaff
- Primary officer
- Michele Grindstaff, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- CAMILLA JOHNSON CPA