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Refugia Marin

Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native …

Human Services Larkspur, CA EIN: 920458533 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Refugia Marin

Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of Larkspur and Corte Madera School Native Habitat Gardens. Hall Middle …

Founded
Headquarters
Larkspur, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native California landscapes. Our goal is to support biodiversity and enhance the beauty and sustainability of these spaces.We promote community stewardship and provide environmental education. Through partnerships with cities and school districts, we maximize the habitat potential of their lands. We educate youth, families, and community members through talks, educational signage, and school assemblies, emphasizing the importance of sustainable stewardship.

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Refugia Marin has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Refugia Marin is a registered human services nonprofit based in Larkspur, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 920458533. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $658K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Refugia Marin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920458533. 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.

Refugia Marin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Refugia Marin is located in Larkspur, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Refugia Marin has $658K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Refugia Marin is classified as a Human Services 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 $658K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Refugia Marin. 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, Refugia Marin 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of... Refugia Marin is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $658K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Refugia Marin are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refugia Marin is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 920458533, 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
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Kristen G••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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 this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • 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 · 2022
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Refugia Marin

What is Refugia Marin?
Refugia Marin is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Larkspur, United States. Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of Larkspur and Corte Madera School Native Habitat Gardens. Hall Middle School in Larkspur is the first project being planned.Refugia Marin is dedicated to transforming public spaces with native plant habitats for local pollinators, supporting biodiversity, reducing water usage, sequestering carbon, and promoting environmental stewardship.
When was Refugia Marin founded?
Refugia Marin was founded in 2022.
Who leads Refugia Marin?
Kristen Gregoriev serves as Treasurer.
Where is Refugia Marin located?
Headquartered in Larkspur, CA, United States.
What is Refugia Marin's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Refugia Marin trustworthy?
Refugia Marin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Refugia Marin's registration number?
IRS EIN: 920458533.
What is Refugia Marin's website?
http://refugiamarin.org