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Sempervirens Fund

Public charity
Environment · MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA · EIN 94-2155097

About

To protect and permanently preserve redwood forests (sequoia sempervirens), wildlife habitats, watersheds, and other important natural and scenic features of california's santa CRUZ mountains, and to encourage public appreciation and enjoyment of this environment.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
19
Volunteers
100

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$12.8M
Expenses
$16.3M
Assets
$38.4M
Liabilities
$2.9M

Financial history

$16.3M$8.1M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $12.8M · Avg: $7.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$9K
Grants Given
SEMPERVIRENS FUND
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Address

800 W EL Camino Real STE 180
Mountain View, CA, 94040-258

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members12
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %75.8%
Permanent endowment %22.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$1.9M
Net to org$1.8M
Retained by contractors$95K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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