MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY
Cite this
Plain text MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2021–2024. https://furp.org/org/monterey-audubon-society-942397544. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2021–2024]. Retrieved October 29, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/monterey-audubon-society-942397544
MLA “MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY.” furp.org, tax years 2021–2024, https://furp.org/org/monterey-audubon-society-942397544. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-10-29; covers tax years 2021–2024. Data: furp.org, CC BY 4.0.
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $209K · expenses $155K · assets $440K
- EIN
- 94-2397544
- Address
- PO BOX 5656, CARMEL, CA 93921-5656
- Website
- WWW.MONTEREYAUDUBON.ORG
- NTEE code
- C300
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (association)
- Ruling date
- March 1977 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Blake Matheson (its 2020 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2020 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CONSERVING AND CELEBRATING THE BIRDS AND WILDLIFE OF THE GREATER MONTEREY BAY REGION. OUR CHAPTER INCLUDES 1,200 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT MONTEREY AND PARTS OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES. WE ENGAGE IN AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY SCIENCE, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES GEARED TOWARD PROTECTING THE REGION'S BIRDS AND ITS BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Preece | CONSERVATION COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2021-2024 | $32,083 | $111,250 | 1 |
| Shannon Simpson | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2024 | $27,221 | $27,221 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
12 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Matheson | PRESIDENT | 2021-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Fred Hochstaedter | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jan Loomis | SECRETARY | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pamela Cole | FUNDRAISING | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Greenstreet | MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Taylor Honrath | DEVELOPMENT & DONATIONS | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kai Russell | FIELD TRIP CHAIR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jan Scott | MEMBERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, & HOSPITALITY | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Horn | TREASURER (THRU DEC 2024) | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shawn Wagoner (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2021-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Paul Fenwick (former) | VP (retired) | 2021 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Skolnik (former) | Marketing Chair | 2021 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $59K · 2 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA PREECE | CONSERVATION COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | $32,083 | $0 | $0 | $32,083 | 1 |
| SHANNON SIMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $27,221 | $0 | $0 | $27,221 | 1 |
| BLAKE MATHESON | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRED HOCHSTAEDTER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAN LOOMIS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAMELA COLE | FUNDRAISING | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREENSTREET | MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TAYLOR HONRATH | DEVELOPMENT & DONATIONS | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAI RUSSELL | FIELD TRIP CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAN SCOTT | MEMBERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, & HOSPITALITY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HORN | TREASURER (THRU DEC 2024) | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 10 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 35 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE MATHESON | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAWN WAGONER | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT HORN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAN LOOMIS | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAN SCOTT | MEMBERSHIP CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRED HOCHSTAEDTER | FIELD TRIP CHAIR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TAYLOR HONRATH | DONATIONS/MARKETING/DEVELOPMENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAI RUSSELL | CONSERVATION/SPECIAL PROJECTS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL GREENSTREET | MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAMELA COLE | HR, PROMOTIONS & ADVERTISING | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $50K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Preece | Environ Advocat | 40 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| Blake Matheson | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Shawn Wagoner | Vice President | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Scott | MembershipChair | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Loomis | Secretary | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Horn | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Hochstaedter | FieldTrip Chair | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Taylor Honrath | Donations/Mrktg | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $29K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Preece | EA Oct-Dec 21 | 40 | $29,167 | - | - | $29,167 | 1 |
| Blake Matheson | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Paul Fenwick | VP (retired) | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Scott | MembershipChair | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Horn | Treasurer | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Shawn Wagoner | Vice President | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Loomis | Secretary | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Ken Skolnik | Marketing Chair | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Fred Hochstaedter | FieldTrip Chair | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Amanda Preece | Secretary-Ret'd | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $6K
Listed grants add up to $6,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $9,502. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $208,868 | $155,157 | $439,827 | $439,827 | $151,606 | $0 | $57,270 | 2 | 25 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $180,523 | $118,068 | $403,078 | $403,078 | $138,498 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 35 |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $107,176 | $114,771 | $340,782 | $340,782 | $85,485 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $94,106 | $79,802 | $342,806 | $342,806 | $34,952 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $92,106 | $79,802 | $320,184 | $320,184 | $32,952 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $48,580 in all, tax years 2010 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | Public charity | Exact | 2010-2011, 2023 | 3 | $38,964 | 2023 | $13,964 | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $9,488 | 2019 | $9,488 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY” | 2022-2023 | 2 | $128 | 2023 | $49 | show |
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORRO COAST AUDUBON SOCIETY | CA | C30 | $191,778 | $165,588 | Secretary | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SEA & SAGE AUDUBON SOCIETY | CA | C30 | $350,447 | $322,466 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| LOS ANGELES AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | CA | C30 | $152,591 | $164,432 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SANTA BARBARA AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | CA | C30 | $322,002 | $272,039 | Executive Dir. | $67,866 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MENDOCINO COAST AUDUBON SOCIETY | CA | C30 | $143,561 | $23,218 | BOARD MEMBER | $2,825 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ALTACAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | CA | C30 | $131,377 | $198,542 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| CALIFORNIA AUDUBON SOCIETY | CA | C30 | $177,888 | $142,575 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SRI LANKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC | CA | C30 | $199,370 | $125,131 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OCEAN FUTURES SOCIETY INC | CA | C30 | $384,635 | $486,639 | PRESIDENT | $81,210 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PRESERVATION ACTION COUNCIL OF SAN JOSE | CA | C30 | $251,162 | $317,606 | EXECUTIVE DI | $151,169 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SOUTHBAY PARKLAND CONSERVANCY | CA | C30 | $129,515 | $129,583 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE | CA | C30 | $249,091 | $182,126 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SUSTAINABLE MARIN | CA | C30 | $348,765 | $345,286 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RUNNERS FOR PUBLIC LANDS | CA | C30 | $281,589 | $204,509 | Exective Director | $82,107 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH HERITAGE FUND | CA | C30 | $331,386 | $362,705 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CONSERVANCY | CA | C30 | $206,948 | $85,241 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEQUOIA DHARMA | CA | C30 | $250,010 | $63,649 | Chair,President | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CENTRAL BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION | CA | C30 | $216,725 | $193,924 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | CA | C30 | $377,571 | $325,483 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO BEAVER BRIGADE | CA | C30 | $242,279 | $194,930 | Director | $79,295 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LOWELIFES RESPECTABLE CITIZENS CLUB | CA | C30 | $139,607 | $52,138 | President & CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WATER CLIMATE TRUST | CA | C30 | $378,161 | $354,691 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $93,580 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BENMORE VALLEY PROJECT | CA | C30 | $120,100 | $14,730 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEIRLOOM CACAO PRESERVATION FUND | CA | C30 | $257,156 | $201,031 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OC HABITATS | CA | C30 | $177,171 | $160,224 | Past President and Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code C30, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
The full list · all similar organizations
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $155,157 spent · pay $81,756 · grants $9,502 · events $1,933
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $57,270 | $19,472 | $18,899 | $18,899 | 36.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $31,289 | $31,289 | - | - | 20.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $24,486 | $14,692 | $4,897 | $4,897 | 15.8% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $8,470 | $8,470 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Office expenses | $7,593 | - | $7,593 | - | 4.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,876 | - | $6,876 | - | 4.4% | |
| Insurance | $6,362 | - | $6,362 | - | 4.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,060 | - | - | $6,060 | 3.9% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,644 | - | $2,644 | - | 1.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,788 | $1,788 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $1,032 | $1,032 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $585 | $585 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $557 | $557 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENTS | $145 | $145 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $155,157 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $118,068 spent · pay $54,506 · grants $6,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $39,256 | $23,554 | $7,851 | $7,851 | 33.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $29,535 | $29,535 | - | - | 25.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $15,250 | $9,150 | $3,050 | $3,050 | 12.9% | |
| Other (as described) | CONSERVATION | $5,744 | $5,744 | - | - | 4.9% |
| Other (as described) | NEWSLETTER PRINTING | $5,304 | $5,304 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $4,719 | - | - | $4,719 | 4.0% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,500 | $4,500 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,865 | - | $2,865 | - | 2.4% | |
| All other expenses | $2,716 | $2,716 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,589 | - | $2,589 | - | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | NEWSLETTER POSTAGE | $1,691 | $1,691 | - | - | 1.4% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,500 | $1,500 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,029 | $1,029 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $884 | - | $884 | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $486 | $486 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $118,068 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $114,771 spent · pay $57,542 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $57,542 | 50.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $27,590 | 24.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $25,012 | 21.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,627 | 4.0% | |
| Total | $114,771 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $79,802 spent · pay $32,063 · grants $4,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $32,063 | 40.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $26,498 | 33.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $13,373 | 16.8% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $4,500 | 5.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,368 | 4.2% | |
| Total | $79,802 | 100% |
Comments