Sea & Sage Audubon Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sea & Sage Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Irvine, California, registered in 1969, with $350,447 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 5447, Irvine, CA, 92616 EIN 23-7003681 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$350K
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$322K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 Sea & Sage Audubon Society— 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 rating58 mo reserves · +8% 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 Sea & Sage Audubon Society: 58 mo reserves · +8% 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 Sea & Sage Audubon Society— 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 Sea & Sage Audubon Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5447, Irvine, CA, 92616
- City
- Irvine
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $247K (FY2013) to $350K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $126KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$126K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,447▲9.1% | $322,466▲12.4% | $1,561,658▲6.6% | $1,687,952▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $321,130▼13.3% | $287,002▲5.2% | $1,465,073▲12.8% | $1,569,206▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $370,381▲9.2% | $272,900▲9.5% | $1,299,257▼5.5% | $1,353,891▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $339,234▲93.9% | $249,224▲18.8% | $1,374,549▲12.3% | $1,434,609▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,938▼49.3% | $209,823▼17.7% | $1,224,331▲2.7% | $1,279,482▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $344,938▲2.5% | $255,100▲18.7% | $1,192,637▲14.6% | $1,248,793▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $336,416▲19.7% | $214,831▼1.9% | $1,041,054▲5.7% | $1,095,962▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $281,088▲8.3% | $218,902▼2.3% | $984,666▲17.2% | $1,036,527▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $259,453▼11.3% | $224,115▲5.5% | $840,376▲7.1% | $898,251▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $292,413▲15.9% | $212,381▲6.3% | $784,597▲7.3% | $843,164▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $252,335▲2.2% | $199,802▼3.3% | $731,495▲7.8% | $750,108▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $246,861 | $206,519 | $678,389 | $706,566 | 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 · $678K total
20 grants to Sea & Sage Audubon Society totaling $678K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $53,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,170 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $58,770 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2022 | $13,305 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2021 | $53,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2021 | $12,769 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2020 | $52,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2020 | $11,030 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2020 | $11,030 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2019 | $62,500 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | 2019 | $10,440 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2018 | $62,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General | 2018 | $16,820 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2017 | $60,500 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General | 2017 | $16,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sea & Sage Audubon Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sea & Sage Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7003681, based in Irvine, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sea & Sage Audubon Society's EIN?
- Sea & Sage Audubon Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7003681.
- How much revenue does Sea & Sage Audubon Society report?
- Sea & Sage Audubon Society reported $350,447 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sea & Sage Audubon Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Sea & Sage Audubon Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sea & Sage Audubon Society (EIN 23-7003681) 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.