Center for a Sustainable Coast Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Advocating responsible decisions that sustain the environment and qaulity of life in coastal Georgia. This includes supporting the enforcement of environmental regulations, conservation of natural resources, improved efficiency and accountability of economic activities and addressing the causes and impacts of climate change.
- Income
- $110,706
- Spending
- $124,003
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $30,399, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- Filed Complaints related to several different alleged violations of state and federal laws adversly affecting the natural resources and public interest of coastal Georgia. Legal fees covered preparation, filing, and courtroom presentation of our cases defending Georgia's sandsharing system under the Shore Protection Act Georgia and the Clean Water Act Federal. Two other Cases entailed the protection of Cumberland Island National Seashore in compliance with the Seashore Act of 1972
- Promoted reduction of greenhouse gases that are the cause of climate change disruption that result in rising sea-level and increased flooding that threatens coastal Georgia. Hosted several public events that raised awareness about these issues and strengthened support for appropriate action by local, state, and federal government. Drafted and coordinated support for a resolution for action in support of implementing 100 clean energy in the City of Savannah, Georgia by 2035. Participated in collaborative meetings and co-hosted several public events on these issues
- Communicated with public agencies in commenting on proposed permits for various projects affecting coastal Georgia natural resources. Prepared numerous letters to editors for publication in local and regional newspapers to raise public awareness about important issues affecting the region's quality of life and sustainability of development.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Center for Sustainable Energy (San Diego, CA), EIN 33-0936366. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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