REFUGIA MARIN: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024

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Organization
REFUGIA MARIN (EIN 92-0458533)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-03-05
IRS object ID
202520649349200842
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2025-03-05T11:48:00-08:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ

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Website Addressrefugiamarin.orgWebsiteAddressTxt
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Gross Receipts$185,565GrossReceiptsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIInd
Contributions Gifts Grants Etc$185,538ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt
Investment Income$27InvestmentIncomeAmt
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Fundraising Gross Income$0FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Special Events Direct Expenses$0SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt
Cost Of Goods Sold$0CostOfGoodsSoldAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Primary Exempt PurposeOur 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.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Description Program Srvc Accom1: Corte Madera Town Park Habitat GardenPhase 3 was installed in January and Phase 4 was designed and the site was prepped (contouring and new soil) in December for planting in January. Our volunteer Refugia Rangers had ten maintenance work days.2: Corte Madera Wilds at Pixley PondThe land has been prepped, invasive weeds removed. Plants have been selected and planting is slated for early 2025.This pond enhancement will become a sanctuary for wildlife and a hub for watershed education.3: Hall Middle School Native Plant Garden contract has been signed. A grant from the CA Wildlife Conservation Board administered by ROOTS under Point Blue Conservation, has been finalized.Landscape design work and plant selection has been started. Educational materials are being developed.4: East Corte Madera Community GardenRefugia Marin has become the Fiscal Sponsor for this project as well as lending support and advice.The community garden has been USDA-approved as a Peoples Garden.5. Watershed Education Continues with a second NOAA Grant awardedRefugia Marin is partnering with Neil Cummins and NOAA to inspire 4thand 5th graders with hands-on lessons about the vital role of native plants in protecting our watershed.6. Participated in the Mill Valley Earth Day Event.Hands on educational displays for children, and information on native plant gardening was distributed7. Marin Sonoma Water Wise Garden TourAnswered questions from 100+ visitors to our demonstration Habitat Garden at Corte Madera Town Park. Gave out seeds and educational materials on water wise native plants and pollinators.DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt
Program Service Expenses$104,816ProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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Total Program Service Expenses$104,816TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt

Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (7 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRtCompensationCompensationAmt
Dana Swisher
Executive Dir.21.00$0
JILL REA
President4.00$0
Kristina Wilson
Vice President2.00$0
July Johnson
Secretary1.00$0
Kristen Gregoriev
Treasurer6.00$0
Dawniele Pasha
Director5.00$0
Gretchen Le Buhn
Director1.00$0
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PersonKRISTEN GREGORIEVPersonNm

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Political Campaign ActyfalsePoliticalCampaignActyInd
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School OperatingfalseSchoolOperatingInd
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,000CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$110,726CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
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Total$0TotalAmt

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Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

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Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

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Total$0TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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First5 Years170Yes (X)First5Years170Ind
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

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Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Other Expenses.1001Advertising and Promotion $3517
Other Expenses.1002Office Expenses $201
Other Expenses.1012Insurance $1868
Other Expenses.1GARDEN EXPENSES $94371
Other Expenses.2EVENT EXPENSES $2533
Other Expenses.3OTHER EXPENSE $582

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