Preserve Calavera is located in Oceanside, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, 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. Preserve Calavera 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 12/2022, Preserve Calavera generated $23.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, AND RESTORE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF COASTAL NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVE CALAVERA HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022WILDLIFE PROTECTION: PERFORMED DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS ON WILDLIFE CORRIDOR AT VILLAGE H WHICH LED TO REVISIONS IN DOG OFF-LEASH AND PARKING MEASURES. WATER QUALITY: LED THE PROTECTION OF SACRED EL SALTO FALLS, BY PERFORMING WATER QUALITY MONITORING THAT DETECTED INCREASED E. COLI BACTERIA. THIS CONTRIBUTED TO FOCUSED GROUPS CLEAN-UPS AND A GRANT FOR PROTECTIVE FENCING. WATER QUALITY MONITORING: PRESERVE CALAVERA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE ONGOING BIMONTHLY REGIONAL WATER SHED TESTING. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING SUPPLIES, LEADING VOLUNTEERS, WATER AND DATA COLLECTION, TESTING SAMPLES, AND ANALYZING RESULTS. IN ADDITION, THIS YEARS TESTING WAS EXPANDED INTO DNA AND MICROPLASTICS TESTING.CLIMATE CHANGE/GREEN HOUSE GAS (GHG) REDUCTION: ESTABLISHED THE OCEANSIDE GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION FUND (OGHGERF), TO SUPPORT GHG REDUCTION PROJECTS IN OCEANSIDE. THE INITIAL FUNDS CAME FROM THE NORTH RIVER FARMS DEVELOPMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. THIS IS THE FIRST SUCH FUND CREATED IN THE REGION TO MITIGATE EMISSIONS LOCALLY. PROTECTING ENDANGERED SPECIES: PARTICIPATED IN POLLINATOR AND ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY EVENTS.RESTORING NATIVE HABITAT: LEAD MONTHLY VOLUNTEER TEAM AT RANCH LA COSTA FOR ON-GOING GRASSLAND MITIGATION. THIS INCLUDES PLANTINGS, WATERINGS, AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES. EDUCATION/OUTREACH: GRADUATED THE NEXT CLASS OF CALIFORNIA NATURALISTS (IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO) WITH WEEKLY CLASS INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY PRESERVE CALAVERA BOARD MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES FIRST BI-LINGUAL HIKE, ANNUAL WILDFLOWER HIKE, AND CITIZEN SCIENTIST PROJECTS.REDUCING IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUE TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON NUMEROUS PROJECTS IN COASTAL NORTH COUNTY TO REDUCE IMPACTS ON THE REGIONS NATURAL LANDS, WILDLIFE, AND GREENHOUSE GASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Diane Nygaard President | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Karen Merrill Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Lichtman Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Anne-Catherine Roch-Levecq Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Paige Decino Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Ellen Bartlett Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $23,729 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,729 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $22 |
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 | $23,751 |
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 | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,240 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $176 |
Total functional expenses | $35,796 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $262,883 |
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 | $4,456,792 |
Total assets | $4,719,675 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $141,647 |
Total liabilities | $141,647 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,578,028 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,719,675 |