Clear Lake Environmental Research Center
- Assets
- $277.5k
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Lakeport, CA
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-1489147
Organization Overview
Clear Lake Environmental Research Center is located in Lakeport, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clear Lake Environmental Research Center 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, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 134.5% per year over the past 3 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENABLE CLEAR LAKE TO BECOME THE SOURCE OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND SOLUTION SO THAT THE LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED OF UNMATCHED BIODIVERSITY CAN RESIST CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIRE AND FORESTRY PROGRAM IN 2022, CLERC COMPLETED HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF WILDFIRE FUEL REDUCTION, REMOVED DOZENS OF HAZARD TREES, AND SUPPORTED CHIPPING SERVICES, WHICH BENEFITTED THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS LIVING IN THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) IN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. CLERC SECURED FUNDS AND INITIATED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR OVER 900 ACRES OF FOREST HEALTH RESTORATION ACTIVITIES THROUGH CAL FIRES FOREST HEALTH PROGRAM. CLERC WORKED WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS THE LARGE-SCALE TREE MORTALITY EVENT THAT STARTED IN 2021 DUE TO ONOING DROUGHT CONDITIONS. CLERC PARTICIPATED IN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS IN NEIGHBORING COUNTIES TO SECURE FUNDING AND IMPLEMENT FOREST HEALTH AND WILDFIRE RESILIENCE LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE NORTH BAY FOREST IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NBFIP), THE REGIONAL FOREST AND FIRE CAPACITY PROGRAM (RFFC), AND THE REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (RCPP). IN SUPPORT OF THESE ACTIVITIES, CLERC EMPLOYED SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS DEDICATED TO THIS PROGRAM. CLERC WORKED WITH PARTNERS ACROSS ALL SECTORS INCLUDING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AS WELL AS PRIVATE CITIZENS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
THE CLEAR LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER LAB (CLERC LAB) HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND TAKE ON MORE CLIENTS, INCLUDING LAKE COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS, THE LARGEST WATER AGENCY IN THE COUNTY. BEING THE ONLY ACCREDITED LAB IN LAKE COUNTY, THE CLERC LAB PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR WATER AGENCIES TO INVEST UTILITY RATEPAYER DOLLARS IN THE LOCALITY. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE CLERC LAB'S ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION, WE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A THIRD PARTY ASSESSMENT AND THE REQUIRED PROFICIENCY TESTS FOR THE STANDARDS METHODS BEING USED. THE CLERC LAB IS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED FOR MICROBIOLOGY OF DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWING. THE PROGRAM WILL EVENTUALLY SUPPORT CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED AT THE LAKEPORT CARNEGIE LIBRARY, A 100+ YEAR OLD HISTORICAL BUILDING. THE CENTER WILL INFORM VISITORS OF THE MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING CLEAR LAKE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Evans President | Officer | 38 | $91,404 |
Teresa Mayorga Secty/treasurer | Officer | 32 | $57,348 |
Carolyn Ruttan Director | Trustee | 20 | $16,169 |
David Adam Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Nixon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Parsons Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Resource Services Hazardous Fuel Reduction | 12/30/22 | $175,621 |
Wheelan Engineering Hazard Tree Services | 12/30/22 | $177,558 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $657 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,515,764 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,554,421 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,145 |
| Investment income | $517 |
| 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 | $1,651,083 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $148,752 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,989 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $181,476 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,880 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,897 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,737 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,365 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,711 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,266 |
| Information technology | $4,298 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,784 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,921 |
| Interest | $2,480 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,896 |
| All other expenses | $243 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,540,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,622 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $17,153 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Total assets | $277,512 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,078 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,922 |
| 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 | $135,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,590 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $107,922 |
| 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 | $277,512 |