Refugia Marin
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Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of Larkspur and Corte Madera School Native Habitat Gardens. Hall Middle …
Our mission is to create thriving habitat gardens for local pollinators and wildlife. We transform neglected public spaces in Marin County by removing invasive species and planting native California landscapes. Our goal is to support biodiversity and enhance the beauty and sustainability of these spaces.We promote community stewardship and provide environmental education. Through partnerships with cities and school districts, we maximize the habitat potential of their lands. We educate youth, families, and community members through talks, educational signage, and school assemblies, emphasizing the importance of sustainable stewardship.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Refugia Marin has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
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3 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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#9,789 of 322,681 human services charities in the United States on integrity score
83/100 puts it in the top 4% of the cohort, tied with 4,153 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Frequently asked questions about Refugia Marin
Refugia Marin is a registered human services nonprofit based in Larkspur, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 920458533. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $658K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Refugia Marin has $658K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of... Refugia Marin is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Refugia Marin is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $658K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
Refugia Marin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920458533. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Refugia Marin is located in Larkspur, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $658K is below the peer average of $3M.
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Quick facts about Refugia Marin
- What is Refugia Marin?
- Refugia Marin is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Larkspur, United States. Corte Madera Pollinator & Habitat GardenOur first ever native habitat garden has come a long way since its beginnings in 2022, from invasive plants to a bustling habitat with pollinators and wildlife. Phase 1 Garden Maintained - weeded and pruning, general clean up Phase 2 Garden Installed Spring 2023. Numerous native trees, shrubs and perennials were planted and maintained. Irrigation was installed. Educational signs were installed. Phase 3 Garden was designed with licensed professionals for installation in January 2024.Received NOAA Grant - Fall 2023. Planned educational materials for watershed education program Planned companion school gardens for hands on student experiencePoint Blue Grant, Administered by RootsDecember, started planning and design of Larkspur and Corte Madera School Native Habitat Gardens. Hall Middle School in Larkspur is the first project being planned.Refugia Marin is dedicated to transforming public spaces with native plant habitats for local pollinators, supporting biodiversity, reducing water usage, sequestering carbon, and promoting environmental stewardship.
- When was Refugia Marin founded?
- Refugia Marin was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Refugia Marin?
- Kristen Gregoriev serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Refugia Marin located?
- Headquartered in Larkspur, CA, United States.
- What is Refugia Marin's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $657,675. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Refugia Marin trustworthy?
- Refugia Marin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Refugia Marin's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 920458533.
- What is Refugia Marin's website?
- http://refugiamarin.org