American Shore & Beach

Beaufort, SC · Founded 1926

Protecting and enhancing America's beaches, shores, and coastal resources through science-based policy and sustainable management practices

Primary audience
Coastal Communities
Work area
Environmental Management
Topic
Coastal Conservation
Contact
Brad Pickel
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization works to preserve and protect America's coastal resources by merging scientific research with public policy development. Based in Beaufort, SC, the association serves coastal communities nationwide with annual revenue of $787,663 and relies on 42 volunteers. Founded in 1926, it addresses coastal management challenges including erosion, natural hazards, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

What They Focus On

Coastal Science Policy

Integrates scientific research with public policy to inform coastal management decisions and regulatory frameworks nationwide

Environmental Protection

Manages and enhances coastal environmental resources while mitigating human impacts and preserving natural processes

Hazard Mitigation

Reduces damage from coastal storms, erosion, and natural hazards through science-based planning and intervention strategies

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$788K

Expenses (2024)

$653K

Assets (2024)

$483K

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $787,663 $652,985 $483,481 0
2023 — — — —
2023 $787,023 $762,473 $347,764 0
2022 $656,417 $795,844 $321,630 0
2020 $539,931 $472,224 $464,048 0
2019 $507,262 $514,117 $396,341 0
2018 $529,117 $373,716 $403,196 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Scientific Research

    Conducts coastal science research to understand erosion, environmental conditions, and natural processes

  • 02

    Policy Development

    Translates scientific findings into actionable public policy recommendations for coastal management authorities

  • 03

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Convenes coastal managers, scientists, and policymakers to share information and develop coordinated strategies

  • 04

    Resource Protection

    Implements preservation strategies that balance recreational access, environmental health, and economic development

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Shore & Beach

Coastal Science Policy Integration

Merges scientific research with public policy to inform coastal management decisions and regulatory frameworks

Environmental Resource Management

Protects and enhances coastal environmental resources while managing human impacts to natural coastal processes

Natural Hazards Mitigation

Reduces damage from coastal storms, erosion, and other natural hazards through science-based planning and intervention

Recreational Access Development

Protects and improves healthy recreational opportunities at beaches and shores for public enjoyment and access

Sustainable Coastal Development

Encourages responsible economic development that preserves aesthetic values and balances growth with conservation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Shore & Beach.

BP

Brad Pickel

Managing Director
30 hrs/week
DN

Dr Nicole Elko

Executive Director
30 hrs/week
GJ

Gary Jones

President
6 hrs/week
KB

Katherine Brutsche

Director - Thru 3/2024
2 hrs/week
KW

Ken Willson

Director-Thru 7/2024; Sec-As Of 8/2024
4 hrs/week
LB

Luce Bassetti

Director - As Of 8/2024
2 hrs/week
MC

M Cameron Perry

First Vice President
4 hrs/week
WL

Wendy Laurent

Director - As Of 8/2024
2 hrs/week
GT

Gordon Thomson

VP - Member & Chapter Relations
4 hrs/week
JP

Joan Pope

VP-Sci & Tech-Thru 7/24;Dir At 8/24
4 hrs/week
LW

Lee Weishar

VP - External Communication
4 hrs/week
TR

Tiffany Roberts Briggs

Sec-Thru 7/2024; VP-As Of 8/2024
4 hrs/week
AT

Aram Terchunian

Director
CH

Cheryl Hapke

Director
DB

Derek Brockbank

Director
DK

Donna King

Director
DG

Douglas George

Director
EC

Eddy Carter

Director
GG

Greg Grandy

Director
JK

Jack Koban

Director
JM

Jon Miller

Director
KJ

Karina Johnston

Director
KR

Kathleen Riely

Director
KC

Kenneth Craig

Director
KB

Kristina Boburka

Director
LD

Lauren Dunkin

Director
LP

Lindsey Precht

Director
LC

Lynette Cardoch

Director
MB

Maritza Barreto

Director
MB

Mark Beyeler

Director
MM

Mike McGarry

Director
NM

Nancy MacPhee

Director
NB

Nick Brown

Director
PS

Peter Seidle

Director
SD

Scott Douglass

Director
SB

Susan Brodeur

Director
TH

Thomas Herrington

Director
TR

Thomas Richardson

Director
TK

Timothy Kana

Director
WH

William Hanson

Director

Milestones

1926

Association Founded

1926

American Shore & Beach Preservation Association established to protect coastal resources

1950

IRS Recognition Granted

1950

Received tax-exempt status recognition from the Internal Revenue Service

2020

Revenue Growth Begins

2020

Organization revenue increased from $539,931 to support expanded coastal protection efforts

2024

Record Annual Revenue

2024

Achieved highest annual revenue of $787,663 to advance coastal preservation mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AT
Aram Terchunian Director 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Brian Caufield Treasurer 4.00 hrs/week
CH
Cheryl Hapke Director 2.00 hrs/week
DB
Derek Brockbank Director 2.00 hrs/week
DK
Donna King Director 2.00 hrs/week
DG
Douglas George Director 2.00 hrs/week
EC
Eddy Carter Director 2.00 hrs/week
GG
Greg Grandy Director 2.00 hrs/week
JK
Jack Koban Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jon Miller Director 2.00 hrs/week
KJ
Karina Johnston Director 2.00 hrs/week
KR
Kathleen Riely Director 2.00 hrs/week
KC
Kenneth Craig Director 2.00 hrs/week
KB
Kristina Boburka Director 2.00 hrs/week
LD
Lauren Dunkin Director 2.00 hrs/week
LP
Lindsey Precht Director 2.00 hrs/week
LC
Lynette Cardoch Director 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Maritza Barreto Director 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Mark Beyeler Director 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Mike McGarry Director 2.00 hrs/week
NM
Nancy MacPhee Director 2.00 hrs/week
NB
Nick Brown Director 2.00 hrs/week
PS
Peter Seidle Director 2.00 hrs/week
SD
Scott Douglass Director 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Susan Brodeur Director 2.00 hrs/week
TH
Thomas Herrington Director 2.00 hrs/week
TR
Thomas Richardson Director 2.00 hrs/week
TK
Timothy Kana Director 2.00 hrs/week
WH
William Hanson Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2020)

$102K

Highest Paid

$102K

Derek Brockbank

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Derek Brockbank Executive Director $102,324 — $102,324 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$97K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
SC
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing
$97K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(239) 489-2616

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5a Market Street Beaufort, SC 29906