San Bernadino Mountains Land Trust is located in Lake Arrowhead, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, San Bernadino Mountains Land Trust employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Bernadino Mountains Land Trust 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 12/2023, San Bernadino Mountains Land Trust generated $164.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $233.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACQUIRE NATURAL LANDS FOR CONSERVATION PROTECTION IN THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST PRIMARILY FOR TRANSFER OR SALE TO THE USDA FOREST SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION MANAGED AND MAINTAINED SEVEN NATURAL FOREST ECOLOGICAL PRESERVES COMPRISING OVER 1100 ACRES WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST FOR HABITAT PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ACCESS. THESE PRIVATE PRESERVES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT, SUCH AS HIKING, BIRD WATCHING, OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND EQUESTRIAN USE, AS WELL AS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO WORK WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TO PROTECT ENDANGERED FISH HABITAT IN THE SHAY POND AND WET MEADOWLAND AREA OF THE NATIONAL FOREST. LIKEWISE, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INLAND EMPIRE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO BETTER SAFEGUARD AND RESTORE RARE AND ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES ON THE UNIQUE PEBBLE PLAIN HABITAT FOUND ONLY IN THE BIG BEAR VALLEY OF THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO STARTED A TREE NURSERY THIS YEAR TO GROW NATIVE TREES IN THE FOREST.
PUBLIC OUTREACH, PUBLICATIONS AND WEBSITE: THE ORGANIZATION KEPT THE PUBLIC AND ITS SUPPORTERS INFORMED OF PROGRESS, EVENTS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, EMAIL BLASTS, MAILINGS, AND NEWSLETTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Jorris President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Polly Sauer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Kellems Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,958 |
Jeri Simpson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sandy Steers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Wallace Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $260 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,658 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $65,299 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $25,679 |
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 | $164,664 |
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. | $70,958 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $29,705 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,320 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $100 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,460 |
Information technology | $792 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,121 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,750 |
All other expenses | $1,989 |
Total functional expenses | $233,887 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,347 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $61,099 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $243,750 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,165 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,947,424 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,655,549 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,714,534 |
Total assets | $13,637,868 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $775 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
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 | $50,775 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,851,453 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $735,640 |
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 | $13,637,868 |