Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Watsonville, California, registered in 1987, with $1,094,472 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
565 Emerald City Way, Watsonville, CA, 95076 EIN 94-2401308 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.1M
▲ 231.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$876K
Net assets
$512K
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 Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +20% 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 Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project: 7 mo reserves · +20% 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 Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project— 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 Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 565 Emerald City Way, Watsonville, CA, 95076
- City
- Watsonville
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $226K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $512K
Operating margin
20.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$512K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$512K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,094,472▲232% | $875,514▲12.1% | $511,773▲74.8% | $511,773▲74.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $329,793▼39.0% | $781,083▲56.2% | $292,815▼60.6% | $292,815▼60.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $540,816▼10.2% | $499,935▲9.9% | $744,105▲5.8% | $746,189▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $602,474▲17.8% | $454,881▼5.3% | $703,224▲27.7% | $705,308▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $511,367▲3.8% | $480,378▲3.0% | $550,754▲6.0% | $559,825▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $492,803▲33.2% | $466,395▲22.3% | $519,765▲7.3% | $510,457▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $369,942▲16.1% | $381,323▲40.7% | $484,462▼2.3% | $477,879▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $318,767▲42.9% | $271,004▼8.7% | $495,843▲10.7% | $498,512▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $223,135▼1.2% | $296,782▼2.1% | $448,080▼14.1% | $454,216▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $225,734 | $303,286 | $521,727 | $522,169 | 990 |
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 · $173K total
13 grants to Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project totaling $173K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $7,628 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $32,037 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $16,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $16,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2020 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2401308, based in Watsonville, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project's EIN?
- Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2401308.
- How much revenue does Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project report?
- Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project reported $1,094,472 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project (EIN 94-2401308) 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.