Snow Leopard Conservancy
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $801.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Sonoma, CA
- Founding
- 07/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-1614981
Organization Overview
Snow Leopard Conservancy is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Snow Leopard Conservancy employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Snow Leopard Conservancy 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, Snow Leopard Conservancy generated $801.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $596.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENSURING SNOW LEOPARD SURVIVAL AND CONSERVING MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES BY EXPANDING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SHARING INNOVATIVE PRACTICES THROUGH COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION/LIVELIHOODS: THE SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GRANTS, AND INCENTIVES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, LINKED TO SPECIFIC STEWARDSHIP AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION COMMITMENTS, AND DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY "OWNERSHIP", LONG-TERM SELF-RELIANCE, AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH. IN ADDITION, WE FACILITATE THE LAND OF THE SNOW LEOPARD (LOSL) NETWORK, A GROUP OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS (ICPS) - I.E. SHAMANS, HEALERS, SACRED SITE GUARDIANS AND REVERED ELDERS - PRIMARILY IN CENTRAL ASIA, WHERE SNOW LEOPARDS ARE CONSIDERED SACRED TOTEM ANIMALS. WE WORK TO MAINSTREAM TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE INTO PLANNING FOR SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION, AND TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR ICPS TO MATERIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO DECISION-MAKING AND CONSERVATION PLANNING.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH: THE SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY'S RANGE-COUNTRY ACTIVITIES CENTER AROUND TEACHING TOOLS APPROPRIATE FOR REMOTE RURAL AREAS. WE WORK THROUGH A NETWORK OF LOCAL TEACHERS, TEACHER-TRAINERS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO DEVELOP AND CONDUCT CLASSROOM AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON BIO-DIVERSITY, ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION OF THE MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEM. THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WE OFFER CONSERVATION EDUCATION MATERIALS AND INFORMATION TO CHILDREN AND TEACHERS EVERYWHERE. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH OUR LOSL NETWORK PARTNERS TO INTEGRATE THE SNOW LEOPARD INTO CONSERVATION EDUCATION CURRICULA THROUGHOUT CENTRAL ASIA.
APPLIED RESEARCH: THE SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY CONDUCTS APPLIED RESEARCH AND WORKS IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTISTS FROM NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES, SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS, AND NGOS. WE SUPPORT NON-INVASIVE BASELINE SURVEYS OF SNOW LEOPARDS, THEIR PREY AND HABITAT, SEEKING TO BLEND HARD SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION WITH LOCAL "TRADITIONAL" KNOWLEDGE BY INVOLVING LOCAL PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN MONITORING OF WILDLIFE AND ITS HABITATS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashleigh E Lutz-Nelson Executive Director | 40 | $81,400 | |
Rodney Jackson President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Raja Bhadury Vice Pres/chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Wilson CFO | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Mackenzie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tshewang Wangchuk Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $115,375 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $678,503 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $793,878 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,839 |
| 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 | $1,612 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $801,329 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $42 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $98,133 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,406 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,239 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $170,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | -$805 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,697 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,851 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,638 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,465 |
| Information technology | $36,995 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,806 |
| Travel | $14,310 |
| 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 | $207 |
| Insurance | $4,736 |
| All other expenses | $4,251 |
| Total functional expenses | $596,322 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $506,320 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $710,372 |
| 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 | $3,983 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,640 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $199,715 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,422,196 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,756 |
| 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 | $45,047 |
| Other liabilities | $5,928 |
| Total liabilities | $56,731 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $888,563 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $476,902 |
| 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 | $1,422,196 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Snow Leopard Conservancy has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: Snow Leopard Research | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Education and Conservation | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Snow Leopard Conservancy has recieved totaling $237,935.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shared Earth Foundation Chestertown, MD PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF SNOW LEOPARDS THROUGHOUT THEIR MOUNTAINOUS HIMALAYAN RANGE, FROM MONGOLIA TO NEPAL, WORKING WITH THE LOCAL, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR GENECTIC STUDIES TO TO THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE RARE, ENDANGERED CATS; AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE GUARD. | $125,000 |
Islands Foundation Richland, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION | $66,500 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $25,007 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED | $8,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,850 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,228 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Keepers Of The Wild Valentine, AZ | $2,133,755 | $2,196,399 |
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 |