2026-05-15T05:59:14-07:00 2025-12-31 582361357 GREGG S BOSSEN CPA PC 50 LENOX POINT SUITE C ATLANTA GA 30324 990 2025-01-01 942745941 SAVE OUR SHORES SAVE 8314625660 345 LAKE AVENUE A SANTA CRUZ CA 95062 KATHLEEN THOMPSON Executive Dir. 2026-05-15 true Gregg S Bossen P01444127 4048929513 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 345 LAKE AVENUE A SANTA CRUZ CA 95062 499211 false X saveourshores.org X 1978 CA THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO STEWARD CLEAN SHORES, HEALTHY HABITATS, AND LIVINGWATERS TO FOSTER A THRIVING MONTEREY BAY AND MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.WE FOCUS ON THESE THREE AREAS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THEY ARE THE MOST CRITICALCONDITIONS FOR A HEALTHY MARINE ECOSYSTEM. 12 12 9 4620 0 528686 359210 190776 135034 90 3420 1254 719552 498918 0 0 502924 398427 0 86299 120356 123266 623280 521693 96272 -22775 443049 421862 2099 3006 440950 418856 THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO STEWARD CLEAN SHORES, HEALTHY HABITATS, AND LIVINGWATERS TO FOSTER A THRIVING MONTEREY BAY AND MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.WE FOCUS ON THESE THREE AREAS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THEY ARE THE MOST CRITICALCONDITIONS FOR A HEALTHY MARINE ECOSYSTEM. false false 376681 135134 Save Our Shores protects the Monterey Bay and Central Coast through integrated programs in advocacy, education, and community action. Advocacy efforts focus on advancing local and regional policies that prevent pollution at its source, including ordinances addressing single-use plastics and mobilizing public engagement to oppose offshore oil drilling. Education programs provide hands-on, science-based learning experiences that connect K12 students to coastal ecosystems, fostering environmental literacy and stewardship, with a focus on reaching underserved communities. Community action programs engage thousands of volunteers in beach and river cleanups, removing marine debris while collecting data that informs community science and strengthens policy initiatives. 376681 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false false false false false true true true true true true false false false CA X X LEORA BAUMGARTEN 8314625660 130 TREE FROG LANE SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 KATHLEEN THOMPSON Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 110256 0 0 MICHAEL JONES Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHLEEN ECKHARDT Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY CURTISS Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LUCAS ROY LEHMAN Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR JUSTIN CUMMINGS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEJANDRO GARCIA Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR CHARLES LESTER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANE SILBERSTEIN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TONIA MACLEAN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK CARR Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAYLOR WILLIAMS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHANE MCKEITHEN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 110256 1 false false false 0 44360 314850 359210 CONTRACTS 611710 131854 131854 FIELD TRIPS 611710 3180 3180 135034 3420 3420 0 0 0 0 0 0 444 293 151 151 OTHER INCOME 1103 1103 1103 498918 135185 4523 0 0 0 0 110256 28005 30376 51875 0 227868 218153 9715 0 30961 22601 3715 4645 29342 21187 3484 4671 0 0 0 0 0 968 968 27300 21800 3000 2500 17885 6715 11170 812 812 8589 6270 1031 1288 0 23394 17078 2807 3509 2433 2433 0 0 0 0 0 8429 6154 1011 1264 DUES AND SUBS 10132 7396 1216 1520 SUPPLIES 8613 8613 BANK FEES 3967 300 3667 MEETINGS EXPENSE 3321 3321 7423 6955 278 190 521693 376681 58713 86299 341315 322700 0 0 22447 23891 0 0 0 1340 86 150 0 38172 38172 1 0 0 0 0 0 77796 75185 443049 421862 1467 1352 632 1654 2099 3006 X 440950 407617 11239 440950 418856 443049 421862 -22775 10059 -9378 X false false false X 501331 449793 368003 528686 359210 2207023 0 0 501331 449793 368003 528686 359210 2207023 331274 1875749 0 0 0 2207023 0.84990 0.99990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2714 2714 35458 38172 -2714 BENEFICIAL NTEREST 73960 DEPOSITS 1195 PAYROLL ADVANCE QUICKBOOKS TAX HOLDING ACCOUNT 29 Rounding 1 75185 CREDIT CARDS 1592 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 29 SALES TAX PAYABLE 33 1654 X 498918 498918 498918 521693 521693 521693 Part X : FIN48 Footnote MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THEY TOOK NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b SAVE OUR SHORES CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) PREPARES THE ORGANIZATIONS 990BASED ON REQUIRED FINANCIAL DATA SUBMITTED TO HER BY THE FINANCE MANAGER. UPON THECPAS COMPLETION OF A DRAFT 990, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTS THE INITIAL REVIEWAND THEN PROVIDES A COPY TO THE BOARD TREASURER WHO REVIEWS IT BOTH INDIVIDUALLY ANDWITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE TREASURER MAY CALL A MEETING OF THE FINANCECOMMITTEE WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE 990 COLLECTIVELY, OR MAY ASKMEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN COMMENTS. IF, DURINGTHIS REVIEW PROCESS, QUESTIONS OR ISSUES ARE RAISED REGARDING INFORMATION IN THE990, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE MANAGER REVIEWS THE BACKUP DATA WITH THETREASURER OR THE FULL FINANCE COMMITTEE AS APPROPRIATE. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT CHANGES TO THE 990 ARE REQUIRED, THOSE CHANGES ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH THEORGANIZATIONS CPA WHO WILL MAKE REVISIONS THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE TREASURER AND THE CPA AGREE SHOULD BE MADE PRIOR TO FINALIZATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c SAVE OUR SHORES HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY ISBY BOARD REVIEW. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RAISED, THE EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SITUATION AND DETERMINES IF ADIRECTOR SHOULD RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM SPECIFIC GOVERNANCE ISSUES AND/OR DECISIONMAKING PROCESSES. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE STAFF LEVEL ARE REVIEWED BY THEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO MAY SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ISRESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING A FINAL DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 SAVE OUR SHORES STORES ALL OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS ON A SECURE SERVER. THEY ARE NOT PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE, BUT INFORMATION REGARDING HOW TO REQUEST ACCESS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS IS PROVIDED THERE. AS A NON-PROFIT THAT RESPECTS AND COMPLIES WITH BEST PRACTICES IN TRANSPARENCY, WE READILY SHARE ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS WITH THE REQUESTING PARTY(IES). Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.