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Friends of the Santa Clara River

Preservation of the Santa Clara River, including its tributaries, floodplains, habitat and native flora and fauna. Restoration/management of the Hedrick Natural Area conservation easement. Restoration/management of other land …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Ventura, CA EIN 770358888 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Santa Clara River

Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR) is committed to working for the health and conservation of the river and the Santa Clara River Watershed. Formed in 1993, FSCR has been a vital part of the work to protect the river from human impacts such as pollution and native riparian biodiversity loss. Through advocacy, education,…

Founded
Headquarters
Ventura, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Preservation of the Santa Clara River, including its tributaries, floodplains, habitat and native flora and fauna. Restoration/management of the Hedrick Natural Area conservation easement. Restoration/management of other land trust areas that might become available. Public education on river issues.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 25.8% of total expenses ($9,535 of $37,028).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of the Santa Clara River is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Ventura, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 770358888. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $63K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Friends of the Santa Clara River has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Friends of the Santa Clara River is located in Ventura, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Santa Clara River has $63K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of the Santa Clara River is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $63K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of the Santa Clara River. 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.

Friends of the Santa Clara River has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR) is committed to working for the health and conservation of the river and the Santa Clara River Watershed. Formed in 1993, FSCR has been a vital part of the work to protect the river from human impacts such as pollution and native riparian biodiversity loss. Through advocacy, education,… Friends of the Santa Clara River is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Friends of the Santa Clara River's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $63K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Friends of the Santa Clara River are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Santa Clara River is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770358888, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LY
Lynne Plambeck
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew P•••••••
Board Member
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Barbara W••••••
Vice-Chair
CA
Candice M•••••••
Board member
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Diana R••••••••
Board member
HO
Holly W•••••
Board member
JA
James D••••
Chairman
JA
Janet B••••••
Board member
LY
Lynne P•••••••
Treasurer
MA
Marion R B••••••
Board member
SA
Sangor H••••••
Board member
TR
Travis K••••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of the Santa Clara River This page 71 $62,799 -
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
San Marco Chamber Music Society 90 $68,252 95%
North St Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation Inc 90 $57,817 93%
Humanist Global Charity 90 $52,245 85%
United Way of York 90 $44,007 91%
Naperville Sunrise Foundation 89 $89,136 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of the Santa Clara River

What is Friends of the Santa Clara River?
Friends of the Santa Clara River is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ventura, United States. Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR) is committed to working for the health and conservation of the river and the Santa Clara River Watershed. Formed in 1993, FSCR has been a vital part of the work to protect the river from human impacts such as pollution and native riparian biodiversity loss. Through advocacy, education,…
When was Friends of the Santa Clara River founded?
Friends of the Santa Clara River was founded in 1993.
Who leads Friends of the Santa Clara River?
Lynne Plambeck serves as Treasurer.
Where is Friends of the Santa Clara River located?
Headquartered in Ventura, United States.
What is Friends of the Santa Clara River's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of the Santa Clara River trustworthy?
Friends of the Santa Clara River has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Friends of the Santa Clara River's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770358888.
What is Friends of the Santa Clara River's website?
http://fscr.org