As a non-profit organization, we have no board members or stakeholders who make a profit. CSERC is funded solely by private grants, foundations, and individual contributions from members. We devote our income to our cause: “Defending water, wildlife, and wild places” in the Northern Yosemite region. As a non-profit, we are transparent about our finances. Our current budget is made publicly available below.
CSERC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Tax ID#77-0279240
CSERC is a member of 1% for the Planet.
CSERC has earned the Guidestar Gold Seal of Transparency
CSERC Budget for 2025
| Income | |
| Public & Director Contributions | $ 150,000 |
| Special Contributions | $ 100 |
| Corporate Contributions | $ 100 |
| Foundation & Non-Profit Grants | $ 175,000 |
| Earned Revenue | $ 6,100 |
| Total Estimated Income | $ 331,300 |
| Expenses | |
| Focus Area Expenses | |
| Wildlife | $ 2,000 |
| Conservation | $ 100 |
| County Planning | $ 500 |
| Legal | $ 2,000 |
| Water | $ 200 |
| Meadow & Workday Supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Public Education & Outreach | |
| Public Education & Outreach | $ 800 |
| Program Salaries & Benefits | |
| Program Staff Wages | $ 243,000 |
| Administrative Wages | $ 18,000 |
| Medical, Payroll Taxes, HSA, Retirement | $ 48,000 |
| Fundraising Expenses | |
| Network for Good | $ 975 |
| Fundraising & Website Consulting | $ 1,000 |
| Fundraising Expenses | 800 |
| Other Organization Expenses | |
| Consultant Expenses | $ 500 |
| Accounting Fees/Software | $ 5,500 |
| Hiring Costs, Fees & Charges | $ 100 |
| Non-personal Expenses | |
| Supplies & Sales Tax | $ 2,400 |
| Telecommunications & Internet | $ 4,500 |
| Postage, Shipping, Delivery | $ 1,500 |
| Website & Marketing | $ 200 |
| Printing, Copying, In-house Publications | $ 6,750 |
| Occupancy Expenses | |
| Rent & Utilities | $ 14,200 |
| Travel & Meeting Expenses | |
| Mileage, Meetings, Staff Development Expenses | $ 14,400 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Insurance | $ 1,700 |
| Computer Equipment & Software | $ 1,200 |
| Miscellaneous | $ 500 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $ 380,325 |
CSERC Form 990 for 2024
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