Coastal Quest
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Coastal Quest is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 2000, with $3,466,050 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2625 Alcatraz Ave 609, Berkeley, CA, 94705 EIN 31-1678716 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.5M
▲ 31.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.1M
Net assets
$1.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Coastal Quest— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Coastal Quest: 6 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Coastal Quest— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Coastal Quest: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2625 Alcatraz Ave 609, Berkeley, CA, 94705
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $198K (FY2017) to $3.5M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $495KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
9.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$495K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,466,050▲31.3% | $3,147,267▲52.5% | $1,479,835▲27.5% | $1,974,887▲43.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,639,426▲64.4% | $2,063,420▲72.7% | $1,161,052▲98.5% | $1,377,265▲96.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,605,642▲95.2% | $1,194,666▲45.1% | $585,046▲427% | $699,709▲59.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $822,737▲234% | $823,346▲285% | $111,070▲25.8% | $438,349▲383% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,075▲13.5% | $213,687▲17.6% | $88,285▲57.9% | $90,842▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $216,773▲9.7% | $181,718▲1.0% | $55,897▲168% | $70,028▼56.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $197,620 | $179,994 | $20,842 | $160,972 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.0M total
21 grants to Coastal Quest totaling $2.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | Equitable climate resilience and sustainability outcomes for communities | 2024 | $210,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $78,250 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $6,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Bay area marsh planning for salmon & wildlife | 2023 | $493,691 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $227,415 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $160,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $175,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $59,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2021 | $130,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coastal Quest a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coastal Quest is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1678716, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coastal Quest's EIN?
- Coastal Quest's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1678716.
- How much revenue does Coastal Quest report?
- Coastal Quest reported $3,466,050 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Coastal Quest have?
- CharityIndex grades Coastal Quest B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Coastal Quest (EIN 31-1678716) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.