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Anza-Borrego Foundation FY2023 filing

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Borrego Springs, CA501(c)(3) EIN 33-0334338Revenue $3.1M in FY2023Latest return filed Feb 18, 2026

On file with the IRStheabf.orgBorrego Springs, CATax-exempt since May 1993Publicly supported charity — 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

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Our mission is to protect and preserve the natural landscapes, wildlife habitat and cultural heritage of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
58¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
$239K paid to officers and key staff.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · Pay: Part VII

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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
3 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $843K a year · 36% of revenue · last 5 filings
Worth a look: a surplus in 3 of the last 5 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 5 filings
Spent on programs
58%
of spending
Worth a look: 58% of spending went to programs; under 65%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Pay to officers and key staff
$239K
to officers and key staff · 18% of spending
Fine: pay to officers and key staff is 18% of spending; 15% to 20%.
Pt VII · Sec A
Cash reserves
11 mo
of spending, in cash
Plus $8.8M in investments, Pt X · Ln 11–13
Looks good: 10.8 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
1
named funder · $3K
Fine: 1 funder names it on their filings; under 3.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$460K
3% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 3% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
13
of 13 voting members
Looks good: 13 of 13 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$3.1M
-28% vs prior year
Spent
$1.3M
To programs
58%
Net assets
$13.5M
By yearFY2021–FY2025
Revenue
$3.1M
FY2023▼ -28%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2021$1.0M
FY2022$4.3M
FY2023$3.1M
FY2024$1.6M
FY2025$1.5M
Expenses
$1.3M
FY2023▲ +2%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2021$1.1M
FY2022$1.3M
FY2023$1.3M
FY2024$1.6M
FY2025$2.0M
Net assets
$13.5M
FY2023▲ +16%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2021$2.5M
FY2022$11.6M
FY2023$13.5M
FY2024$14.1M
FY2025$14.1M

From the FY2023 Form 990 (year ending June 2023) · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in May 1993.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

58 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 58% · $781K Management & general 27% · $369K Fundraising 15% · $196K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

28 people listed on the 990; $239K paid to officers and key staff.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation · most recent filed roster (FY2022); the FY2023 filing did not itemize Part VII
Brianna Fordem
Executive Dir.
$119,618Pt VII · Sec A
Brianna Fordem
Executive Dir.
$119,618Pt VII · Sec A
Dick Troy
Past President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Lynn Rhodes
Vice President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Phil Pryde
Trustee
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A

Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 1 named individual · Part VII

NameFY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Brianna Fordem$156,652$127,757$119,618$100,810$84,316

Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.

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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes

Programs and updates

Preserves Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's landscapes, wildlife, and heritage for all.

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4 programs · $1.0M · in their own filed words · FY2022
01

Interpretive Sales

ABF operates two retail locations, one inside the Park Visitor Center and one in Borrego Springs. Both retail locations sell interpretive merchandise such as books, apparel, and maps, and staff help visitors discover and remember the wonders of the Park.

$305Kprogram expense
02

Interpretive Sales

ABF operates two retail locations, one inside the Park Visitor Center and one in Borrego Springs. Both retail locations sell interpretive merchandise such as books, apparel, and maps, and staff help visitors discover and remember the wonders of the Park.

$305Kprogram expense
03

Land Acquisition

Anza-Borrego Foundation conserves lands through outright purchase or donation from willing sellers. Purchased properties are transferred to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for perpetual stewardship and management. ABF funds the purchases through grants and private donations.

$210Kprogram expense
04

Land Acquisition

Anza-Borrego Foundation conserves lands through outright purchase or donation from willing sellers. Purchased properties are transferred to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for perpetual stewardship and management. ABF funds the purchases through grants and private donations.

$210Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · received and paid
Grants received · FY2025
The F1 Key FoundationFY2025$3K
Total grants receivedfrom 1 funder$3K
Grants paid · 9 grants · $31K · 2020–2023
Unitemized GrantFY2023$9,777
Unitemized GrantFY2023$2,500
Unitemized GrantFY2023$428
Unitemized GrantFY2021$5,000
Unitemized GrantFY2021$2,500
Unitemized GrantFY2021$2,343
Unitemized GrantFY2020$3,850
Unitemized GrantFY2020$2,500
Unitemized GrantFY2020$2,357

By the numbers

The FY2023 990, line by line.

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1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$3.1M
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$2.5M
Other incomeLn 4–11$314K
Investment incomeLn 3$228K
Money outPt IX
$1.3M
Ln 25
Programscol B$781K
Managementcol C$369K
Fundraisingcol D$196K
Owns and owesPt X
$13.5M
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$1.2M
Total assetsLn 16$14.0M
LiabilitiesLn 26$460K
PeoplePt VI, VII
28
listed · VII A
PaidVII A2
Voting boardVI 1a13
IndependentVI 1b13
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$2.5M
Government grantsLn 1e$63K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$81K
Investment incomeLn 3$228K
Other incomeLn 4–11$314K
Total revenueLn 12$3.1M
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$1.2M
Total assetsLn 16$14.0M
LiabilitiesLn 26$460K
Net assetsLn 32$13.5M
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 59
VolunteersI 617
Fiscal year endsHeaderJune
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14Yes

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 LatestFiled with the IRS Feb 18, 2026 $1.5M$2.0M−$521K$14.1M 990 PDF
FY2024Filed with the IRS Feb 28, 2025 $1.6M$1.6M$50K$14.1M 990 PDF
FY2023 ViewingFiled with the IRS May 14, 2024 $3.1M$1.3M$1.8M$13.5M 990 PDF
FY2022Filed with the IRS Jan 27, 2023 $4.3M$1.3M$3.0M$11.6M 990 PDF
FY2021Filed with the IRS Nov 15, 2021 $1.0M$1.1M−$77K$2.5M 990 PDF

Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part VI · Governance 13 of 13 board members independent, no flags
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body13
VI-1b Independent voting members13
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyYes
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payYes

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2023 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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