California Coastal Protection Network
Public education regarding the unique and fragile nature of California's coastal environment and encouragement of public participation in matters pertaining to planning, protection and development of California's coastal …
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Research, monitoring & education of the California Coastal Commission proceedings. Research and education on proposed seismic testing for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Research and education on ocean desalination and its impact on coastal resources. Research and education on California statewide desalination policy. Research and education on a proposed toll road with impacts to the coastal zone.
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Mission
Public education regarding the unique and fragile nature of California's coastal environment and encouragement of public participation in matters pertaining to planning, protection and development of California's coastal resources.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show California Coastal Protection Network with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for California Coastal Protection Network draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCalifornia Coastal Protection Network is a registered environment nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 770527664. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $236K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
California Coastal Protection Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770527664. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
California Coastal Protection Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
California Coastal Protection Network is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, California Coastal Protection Network has $236K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
California Coastal Protection Network is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $236K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for California Coastal Protection Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, California Coastal Protection Network holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Research, monitoring & education of the California Coastal Commission proceedings. Research and education on proposed seismic testing for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Research and education on ocean desalination and its impact on coastal resources. Research and education on California statewide desalination policy. Research and education on a proposed toll road with impacts to the coastal zone. California Coastal Protection Network is classified as an environment organization registered in United States.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $236K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to California Coastal Protection Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California Coastal Protection Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770527664, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CALIFORNIA COASTAL PROTECTION NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Increase Affordable Housing in Coastal California - Davis Vanguard
Housing Advocates and Environmentalists Unite to Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signature of Affordable Housing Bill for Coastal Cities - Senator John Laird (.gov)
Opposition to SB 423 Unless Amended to Uphold Applicability of Coastal Act in Coastal Zone - Sierra Club
Coastal activist Sara Wan dead at 83 - The Malibu Times
Coastal Commission Recommends Denial of Huntington Beach Desalinization Plant - California Globe
The most influential person on the coastal commission may be this lobbyist - Los Angeles Times
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 17 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about California Coastal Protection Network
- What is California Coastal Protection Network?
- California Coastal Protection Network is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. Research, monitoring & education of the California Coastal Commission proceedings. Research and education on proposed seismic testing for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Research and education on ocean desalination and its impact on coastal resources. Research and education on California statewide desalination policy. Research and education on a proposed toll road with impacts to the coastal zone.
- Who leads California Coastal Protection Network?
- Susan Jordan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is California Coastal Protection Network located?
- Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
- What is California Coastal Protection Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is California Coastal Protection Network trustworthy?
- California Coastal Protection Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is California Coastal Protection Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770527664.
- What is California Coastal Protection Network's website?
- http://www.coastaladvocates.com