2025-09-08T00:39:02-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 953762205 VENICE CANALS ASSOCIATION % Renee Kaplan VENI 3105578809 PO BOX 893 VENICE CA 902940893 Mark Galanty President 2025-09-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.venicecanalsassociation.com X X 50512 X 50512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50512 0 0 0 0 1077 64169 65246 -14734 41224 26490 41224 26490 0 0 41224 26490 41224 26490 The organizations primary exempt purpose is to protect preserve and enhance the historic Venice Canals located in Venice California. The Venice Canals are on the National and City of L.A. Registry of Historical Places and serve as a wildlife preserve protecting vital coastal wetland habitat. Recognized for their unique cultural historical and scenic value in Southern California the VCA focuses on preserving these qualities. In 2024 the VCA donated funds to the Coalition for Safe Coastal Development a 501c4 organization in support of public education and environmental advocacy initiatives aligned with the VCAs mission to protect the environmentally sensitive and historic Venice and Grand Canals. The Coalition does not engage in political or lobbying activity. 0 37350 As part of its mission to protect preserve and enhance the historic and environmentally sensitive Venice Canals the VCA conducts ongoing environmental improvement and maintenance activities in public areas. These include landscaping at the Canal gateways planting and maintaining native saltbush hedges upkeep of environmentally appropriate plants along the Dell Avenue Bridges maintenance of the Coastal Access Pathway and historic bridges installation and resupply of Mutt Mitt dog waste stations and providing security patrols in key public spaces. In 2024 this work also included a donation to the Venice Canals Foundation a 501c3 in support of maintenance of the Coastal Access Pathway. 0 17349 In addition to environmental preservation the VCA promotes community engagement and education about the historic and ecological importance of the Venice Canals. In 2024 the VCA organized public events that fostered awareness safety and appreciation for the canals unique character and habitat. These included the July 4th Celebration the Holiday Boat Parade a Halloween event for children outdoor movie nights the Annual General Meeting of Members the Annual Holiday Toy Drive and various other community gatherings. The VCA also kept members informed on neighborhood issues public safety and developments affecting the local environment. 0 9583 64282 Mark Galanty President and Director 7.5 0 0 0 Renee Kaplan Vice President and Director 7.5 0 0 0 Sarah Armstrong Director 2 0 0 0 Richard Otterstrom Director 5 0 0 0 John Schacht Director 2 0 0 0 Linda Shusett Director 2 0 0 0 Ramon Goni Director 5 0 0 0 Dominique Hirschkron Director 3 0 0 0 Monnie Fanning Director and Treasurer 4 0 0 0 Rita Silverman Director and Secretary 2 0 0 0 Destry Steffenson Director 2 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false CA Renee Kaplan 229 Carroll Canal Venice CA 90291 3104871949 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 14747 109031 56347 86871 50511 317507 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14747 109031 56347 86871 50511 317507 15800 301707 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 317507 0 0.9502 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Environmental Fund Expenses to preserve and maintain the historic Venice Canals including landscaping planting of native saltwater bushes hiring of a maintenance crew and gardener installing a Mutt Mitt dog waste station and general upkeep and security, $12350| Contribution to the Venice Canals Foundation a 501c3 to support maintenance of the Venice Canals Coastal Access Pathway which aligns with the organizations mission to ensure continued public access and environmental preservation, $5000| July 4th Community Event, $1333| Monthly Board Meeting Food, $859| Annual General Meeting of the Members, $1484| Holiday Boat Parade Community Event, $1050| Halloween Community Event for Children, $132| Outdoor Summer Movie Nights for Community, $377| Bank Fees, $90| D&O Insurance, $1121| PO Box Rental, $216| Storage Unit Rental for Supplies and Equipment, $2332| Annual Holiday Toy Drive, $102| Contribution to Coalition for Safe Coastal Development a 501c4 organization to support public education and advocacy efforts aligned with the organizations mission to protect the environmentally sensitive and historic Venice and Grand Canals. The Coalition does not engage in political or lobbying activity., $37350| Miscellaneous includes minor administrative and operational costs such as office supplies and incidental expenses not classified elsewhere, $373|