Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Tr For Long Beach & Seal Beach is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, 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. Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Tr For Long Beach & Seal Beach 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, Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Tr For Long Beach & Seal Beach generated $166.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $201.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS LAND TRUST OF LONG BEACH AND SEAL BEACH SEEKS TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, PRESERVE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE FORMER ESTUARY OF THE LOWER SAN GABRIEL RIVER, ITS TIDAL SALT MARSH, RIPARIAN HABITATS, AND BUFFER OF COASTAL SAGE SCRUB HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESTORATION, STEWARDSHIP & GENERAL MISSION: IN 2022, THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS LAND TRUST ENGAGED IN MANY ACTIVITIES TO MOVE FORWARD OUR MISSION OF PRESERVING, PROTECTING, AND STEWARDING LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS AS A HEALTHY, RESTORED, AND NATURAL OPEN SPACE. WE SUPPORTED HABITAT RESTORATION, INCLUDING ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE WETLANDS WATER QUALITY. WE SUPPORTED THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF THE ZEDLER MARSH AREA AND THE STUDY AND PROTECTION OF THE BELDINGS SAVANNAH SPARROW AND LEAST BELLS VIREO, WHICH ARE THREATENED SPECIES.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS LAND TRUST OFFERED NUMEROUS OUTDOOR AND ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. AMONG THESE IS THE UNIQUE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF FREE MONTHLY GUIDED NATURE WALKS AND LOW-COST TOURS THROUGH LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS AND NEARBY RIVER ESTUARY, LED BY TRAINED NATURALISTS AND ECOLOGISTS. THESE EXPERTS PROVIDED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL WETLANDS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME EDUCATING TOUR ATTENDEES ABOUT THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS. THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS LAND TRUST ALSO PROVIDED WETLANDS FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS, EMPHASIZING 3RD AND 4TH-GRADE STUDENTS AT TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN LONG BEACH AND SANTA ANA. WE HOSTED EDUCATIONAL KAYAKING TOURS OF LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS, SPECIFICALLY OF THE STEAMSHOVEL SLOUGH AREA. WE ALSO INITIATED A COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA-BASED EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN THAT INCLUDES A PRESENCE ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE.
ADVOCACY: THE LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS LAND TRUST IS THE LEADING ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS AND THE SURROUNDING SAN GABRIEL RIVER ESTUARY. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTED ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AND PROVIDED OVERSIGHT, COLLABORATION, EXPERTISE, AND DEFENSE OF THE WETLANDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1) WE HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY MONITORING THE CITY OF LONG BEACHS PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE TO RUN AESS ONCE-THROUGH COOLING PUMPS TO CIRCULATE WATER IN ALAMITOS BAY. WE ARE ADVOCATING TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO ADVERSE IMPACTS ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.2) WE ENGAGED IN OVERSIGHT OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN (SEASP) ZONING AND MONITORED EACH AND EVERY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROPOSED FOR THE AREA.3) WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN REVIEWS AND WORKSHOPS ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION PLANNING FOR LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS TO ENSURE THE FINAL PLAN(S) WILL PROVIDE ROBUST HABITAT AND MAXIMUM PROTECTION OF THREATENED SPECIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Michalik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dianne Sundstrom Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Mayes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Garner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lilly House-Peters Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorothy Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $123,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $43,812 |
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 | $166,816 |
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 | $36,471 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $660 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,946 |
Fees for services: Other | $118,129 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,193 |
Office expenses | $2,485 |
Information technology | $1,533 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,350 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,541 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,770 |
Insurance | $3,100 |
All other expenses | $2,225 |
Total functional expenses | $201,797 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,398 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,274 |
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 | $1,472,818 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,524,490 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,508,482 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,008 |
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 | $1,524,490 |