Central Coast Salmon Enhancement
Ccse doing business as creek lands conservation, works in california's central coast region to restore and conserve coastal watershed ecosystems, to restore and conserve coastal marine ecosystems, and …
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CCSE restored local ecosystems to enhance habitat for Steelhead trout and combined that with educational programs for the public, especially for young students. Our restoration activities included baseflow monitoring of creeks throughout San Luis Obispo County and the installation of large woody debris into a Central Coast estuary. Our educational offerings included Trout in the Classroom, an opportunity for students to raise trout from the egg stage and on a field trip, release their fish into a local waterway. Trout in the Classroom served a total of 19 classrooms. We also provided field trips to our Watershed Education Center for nearby classrooms.
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Mission
Ccse doing business as creek lands conservation, works in california's central coast region to restore and conserve coastal watershed ecosystems, to restore and conserve coastal marine ecosystems, and to deliver equitable conservation science education programs.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Central Coast Salmon Enhancement has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral Coast Salmon Enhancement is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 770079896. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770079896. 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.
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is located in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Central Coast Salmon Enhancement has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Central Coast Salmon Enhancement. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Central Coast Salmon Enhancement 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
CCSE restored local ecosystems to enhance habitat for Steelhead trout and combined that with educational programs for the public, especially for young students. Our restoration activities included baseflow monitoring of creeks throughout San Luis Obispo County and the installation of large woody debris into a Central Coast estuary. Our educational offerings included Trout in the Classroom, an opportunity for students to raise trout from the egg stage and on a field trip, release their fish into a local waterway. Trout in the Classroom served a total of 19 classrooms. We also provided field trips to our Watershed Education Center for nearby classrooms. Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Central Coast Salmon Enhancement are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770079896, 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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CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 30 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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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Central Coast Salmon Enhancement
- What is Central Coast Salmon Enhancement?
- Central Coast Salmon Enhancement is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arroyo Grande, United States. CCSE restored local ecosystems to enhance habitat for Steelhead trout and combined that with educational programs for the public, especially for young students. Our restoration activities included baseflow monitoring of creeks throughout San Luis Obispo County and the installation of large woody debris into a Central Coast estuary. Our educational offerings included Trout in the Classroom, an opportunity for students to raise trout from the egg stage and on a field trip, release their fish into a local waterway. Trout in the Classroom served a total of 19 classrooms. We also provided field trips to our Watershed Education Center for nearby classrooms.
- When was Central Coast Salmon Enhancement founded?
- Central Coast Salmon Enhancement was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Central Coast Salmon Enhancement?
- Lew Leichter serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Central Coast Salmon Enhancement located?
- Headquartered in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States.
- What is Central Coast Salmon Enhancement's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central Coast Salmon Enhancement trustworthy?
- Central Coast Salmon Enhancement has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Central Coast Salmon Enhancement's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770079896. Registration: 77-0079896 (United States).
- What is Central Coast Salmon Enhancement's website?
- http://www.creeklands.org