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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
70/100 · 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
small

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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
100% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Santa Clara River has 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 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + 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. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770358888. 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.

Friends of the Santa Clara River has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. 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 an 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 small 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of the Santa Clara River 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

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 an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lynne P•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, CA, United States.
What is Friends of the Santa Clara River's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% 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 70 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