TY 2015 Form 990EZ

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Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
California Coastal Chapter of the
American Petroleum Institute

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O Box 1537
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Ventura, CA93002

D Employer identification number

95-3065158

E Telephone number

(805) 402-9076

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The objective of this organization is to foster a spirit of cooperation among those directly or indirectly engaged in the production of oil and gas by promoting a free exchange of ideas among members; to promote a more cordial understanding by the public of the close economic relationship that exists between the oil and gas industry and other lines of business; to promote the local petroleum industry through funding of student scholarships, student science fair awards, donations to local non-profit organizations that benefit Ventura County schools, vocational training activities; to provide a forum for the discussion of local problems related to the production of oil and gas, or other topics of current interest.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Funded 37 scholarships to students attending two and four year colleges and universities. The scholarship amounts ranged between $500-$1,200 per student. (Grants $ 26,450) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 Donation to the California Oil Museum to assist with bus transportation for school field trips enabling students to learn about the history of oil in Ventura County. (Grants $ 10,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	10,000
30 Sponsorship of Derricks to Desks, a seminar designed to give teachers a first-hand look at all aspects of the petroleum industry. (Grants $ 1,500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
Awards to Ventura County Science Fair student winners. (Grants $ 750) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		750
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	38,700

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Brian Robbins Chairman	5.00	0
Tina Wiegman Treasurer	5.00	0
Keri Robbins Secretary	5.00	0
Chris Shreffler Vice Chairman	1.00	0
Eric Kroh Vice Chairman	1.00	0
Dennis Boswell Membership	1.00	0
Bonnie Walters Membership	1.00	0
Tom Coene Board member	1.00	0
Chuck Hawkins Board member	1.00	0
Jack Turner Board member	1.00	0
Steve Grayson Communications	1.00	0
Harry Barnum Board member	1.00	0
Mike Gleason Board member	1.00	0
Jere Dietz Board member	1.00	0
Kent Elder Board member	1.00	0
John Grindstaff Board member	1.00	0
Dan Holmes Board member	1.00	0
Mike Kari Board member	1.00	0
Val Lerma Board member	1.00	0
Dan Neville Board member	1.00	0
Jeannie Orcutt Board member	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1	\| Donee's Name: Various scholarship recipients \| Donee's Address: P. O. Box 1537 Ventura CA 93002 \| Cash Amount Given: $28700
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2	\| Donee's Name: California Oil Museum \| Donee's Address: 1001 E. Main Street Santa Paula CA 93061 \| Cash Amount Given: $10000
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1289
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $4011
Other Expenses.1	Bank and merchant account fees $1928
Other Expenses.2	Board meetings $781
Other Expenses.3	Website $450
Other Expenses.4	Dues and subscriptions $406
Other Assets.1	Rounding - Beginning $2 Rounding - Ending $2

Return Reference

Explanation

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

| Donee's Name: Various scholarship recipients | Donee's Address: P. O. Box 1537 Ventura CA 93002 | Cash Amount Given: $28700

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2

| Donee's Name: California Oil Museum | Donee's Address: 1001 E. Main Street Santa Paula CA 93061 | Cash Amount Given: $10000

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1289

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $4011

Other Expenses.1

Bank and merchant account fees $1928

Other Expenses.2

Board meetings $781

Other Expenses.3

Website $450

Other Expenses.4

Dues and subscriptions $406

Other Assets.1

Rounding - Beginning $2 Rounding - Ending $2

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	1,468
4	Investment income ...........................	4	1
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	78,668
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	45,095
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	33,573
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	35,042

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	38,700
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	185
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	8,865
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	47,750

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-12,708
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	39,269
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	26,561

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a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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