California Council Of Land Trusts is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Council Of Land Trusts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, California Council Of Land Trusts generated $211.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE CALIFORNIA'S EXTRAORDINARY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH A STRONG NETWORK OF LAND TRUSTS WITH ONE COHESIVE VOICE ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION:-ORGANIZED OR PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS REGIONAL MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AT WHICH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, NETWORKING WERE THE FOCUS.-ASSISTED STATE AGENCY STAFF IN HELPING TO DEFINE CONSERVATION FOR 30X30 AND THE ROLE THAT LAND TRUSTS ALREADY PLAY IN HELPING TO MEET THE STATE'S GOALS. -HOSTED QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WITH UPDATES ON 30X30, POLICY UPDATES, AND SPECIAL TOPICS IMPACTING LAND TRUST OPERATIONS AND PRACTICES.
LAW AND POLICY:-ORGANIZED TWO MEETINGS OF THE CONSERVATION LAW FORUM, A GATHERING OF ATTORNEYS AND CONSERVATION PRACTITIONERS TO DISCUSS CURRENT CASES AND EMERGING ISSUES FOR CONSERVATION.-PROVIDED SEVERAL LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR BILLS RELATED TO LAND CONSERVATION.-COMMUNICATION ABOUT EXISTING STATE LAW ON EASEMENT AMENDMENTS, MITIGATION ENDOWMENTS, AND WELFARE EXEMPTION OF OPEN SPACE.-ADVOCACY FOR FUNDING FOR THE 30X30 INITIATIVE FOR LAND ACQUISITIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LAND TRUSTS
COMMUNICATIONS:-COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AGENCIES AND OTHERS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES RANGING FROM STATEWIDE ISSUES, CONSULTING SERVICES AND CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS TO HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN THE 30X30 PLANNING PROCESS AND PROVIDE TIMELY FEEDBACK ON DRAFT DOCUMENTS. -PROVIDED STATEWIDE ISSUES, NEWS, AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH MEETINGS, PHONE AND EMAIL.-PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED EMAIL NEWSLETTERS TO MEMBERS AND PARTNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Brunneruntil 05172021 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bridget Fithian Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kay Ogden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mark Silberstein Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Wendy Millet Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,477 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $185,090 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $211,567 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,521 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,110 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $88,624 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,838 |
Information technology | $5,701 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,466 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,038 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,653 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $169,951 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,801 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $211 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,300 |
Total assets | $81,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,518 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $28,518 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,312 |
Over the last fiscal year, California Council Of Land Trusts has awarded $12,077 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Visalia, CA PURPOSE: LAND TRUST TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (TAP) | $6,877 |
Grass Valley, CA PURPOSE: LAND TRUST TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (TAP) | $5,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that California Council Of Land Trusts has recieved totaling $29,530.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $18,675 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $10,850 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |