California Invasive Plant Council
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 10/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0289333
Organization Overview
California Invasive Plant Council is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, California Invasive Plant Council employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Invasive Plant Council 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, California Invasive Plant Council generated $4.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY FROM INVASIVE PLANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION SCIENCE: CAL-IPC SUPPORTS THE STATE'S LAND MANAGERS IN EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP. WE MAINTAIN TOOLS, SUCH AS THE INVENTORY OF INVASIVE PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA AND CALWEEDMAPPER, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE RISKS AND SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES. WE ARE PRODUCING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES GUIDANCE ON CONTROLLING INVASIVE PLANTS, RESULTING IN THE NEW WEEDCUT ONLINE TOOL HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES. WE CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE IMPACTS OF INVASIVE PLANTS TO RARE NATIVE PLANTS, INCLUDING THE ROLE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, TO HELP LAND MANAGERS SET PRIORITIES. TO HELP MANAGERS GET AHEAD OF THE GAME WITH NEW WEEDS, WE LEAD AN EFFORT WITH COLLEAGUES IN ARIZONA, OREGON, NEVADA, AND WASHINGTON TO PROACTIVELY EVALUATE THE RISK OF PLANTS BECOMING INVASIVE IN THE FUTURE. WHERE WE CAN ADD VALUE, WE STEP IN TO PROVIDE COORDINATION FOR REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS, SUCH AS THE INVASIVE SPARTINA PROJECT IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY.
EDUCATION: CAL-IPC SUPPORTS THE STATE'S LAND MANAGERS IN EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP AND SEEKS TO EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE CONSERVATION FIELD. WE PROVIDE TRAININGS FOR CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBERS AND PARTICIPATE IN AN ECOLOGICAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORT AS PART OF THE CALIFORNIA BIODIVERSITY NETWORK. OVER 600 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR 2023 SYMPOSIUM, WITH THREE DAYS OF PRESENTATIONS, TRAININGS, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS.
POLICY: CAL-IPC WORKS IN SACRAMENTO TO STRENGTHEN STATE INVASIVE PLANT PROGRAMS. ONE FOCUS IS SECURING FUNDING FOR COLLABORATIVE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PERFORMED BY COUNTY WEED MANAGEMENT AREAS (WMAS). WE ALSO TRACK BILLS IN THE LEGISLATURE THAT ARE RELEVANT TO EFFECTIVE LAND STEWARDSHIP, WORKING WITH AUTHORS AND COMMITTEES TO AMEND LANGUAGE AS NEEDED. THE STATE'S INTERAGENCY INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL AND ITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WERE CREATED VIA LEGISLATION SPONSORED BY CAL-IPC, AND WE ACTIVELY TRACK AND SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS. AT THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL, CAL-IPC WORKS WITH OTHER STATES ON ISSUES OF COMMON INTEREST, SUCH AS FEDERAL FUNDING AND INVASIVE PLANT ASSESSMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tanya Chapple Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Josie Bennett Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug Gibson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Giessow Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Godfrey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Metha Klock Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Olofson Environment Inc Mapping, Field Work | 12/30/23 | $3,039,567 |
Solitude Lake Management Mapping, Field Work | 12/30/23 | $246,207 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $24,991 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $632,283 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $657,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,075,268 |
| Investment income | $1,747 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,273 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,701 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,735,971 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,782 |
| 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. | $224,155 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,391 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $371,614 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,411 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,891 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,067 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,257 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,425,518 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,219 |
| Office expenses | $54,528 |
| Information technology | $13,732 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,199 |
| Travel | $7,251 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,470 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,166 |
| All other expenses | $3,356 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,381,432 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $190,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,485,207 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,250 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,030 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,386 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,043 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $478,317 |
| Total assets | $2,327,983 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,357,958 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,182 |
| 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 | $25,462 |
| Total liabilities | $1,397,602 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $468,953 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $461,428 |
| 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 | $2,327,983 |