Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc is located in Ridgecrest, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc 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, Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc generated $486.0k 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 (30.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $390.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF THE DESERT TORTOISE IN THE WILD IN THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES AND ASSISTS WITH ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESERVE FOR THE DESERT TORTOISE AND TO RETURN THE LAND TO AND MAINTAIN THE LAND IN ITS NATURAL STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF THE DESERT TORTOISE IN THE WILD IN THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES AND ASSISTS WITH ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESERVE FOR THE DESERT TORTOISE AND TO RETURN THE LAND TO AND MAINTAIN THE LAND IN ITS NATURAL STATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ron Berger President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Laura Stockton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rachael Woodard Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Greg Lathrop Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Larry Nelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Kristin Berry Director | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,170 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $235,995 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,603 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,179 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $423,768 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $58,710 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $810 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,719 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $486,007 |
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 | $81,153 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,557 |
Payroll taxes | $6,505 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,579 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,412 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,403 |
Office expenses | $1,701 |
Information technology | $2,063 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,409 |
Travel | $483 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,684 |
Insurance | $8,649 |
All other expenses | $11,705 |
Total functional expenses | $390,292 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,978 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,925,549 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $160,970 |
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 | $4,463 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,275,764 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,193,777 |
Investments—other securities | $98,729 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,408,238 |
Total assets | $19,141,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $406 |
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 | $349,500 |
Other liabilities | $50,968 |
Total liabilities | $400,874 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $639,161 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,101,433 |
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 | $19,141,468 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc has recieved totaling $50,371.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $371 |
Beg. Balance | $6,839,768 |
Earnings | $181,148 |
Net Contributions | $276,258 |
Ending Balance | $7,297,174 |
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Roar Foundation Acton, CA | $1,486,204 | $701,560 |
Red Panda Network Eugene, OR | $1,060,718 | $886,888 |
Snow Leopard Conservancy Sonoma, CA | $1,422,196 | $801,329 |
Wildcat Ridge Sanctuary Scotts Mills, OR | $1,310,213 | $738,987 |
Marine Animal Rescue Specialists Inc El Segundo, CA | $1,046,751 | $421,973 |
See Turtles Portland, OR | $93,374 | $494,870 |
Weatherby Foundation International Inc Tempe, AZ | $2,035,452 | $480,801 |
Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee Inc Ridgecrest, CA | $19,141,468 | $486,007 |
White Wolf Sanctuary Tidewater, OR | $129,283 | $382,936 |
Rewind Rhino Extincton Los Angeles, CA | $10,508 | $210,242 |
Wildlife Impact Portland, OR | $222,207 | $321,548 |