Sierra Watch is located in Nevada City, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Sierra Watch employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Watch 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 06/2022, Sierra Watch generated $478.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $443.3k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
BETWEEN JULY, 2020 AND JUNE, 2021 SIERRA WATCH CONTINUED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIERRA CONSERVATION ISSUES AND PROTECT THREATENED LANDSCAPES IN THE TAHOE TRUCKEE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION OF SIERRA WATCH IS TO PROTECT THE BIOLOGICAL AND OTHER RESOURCE VALUES OF KEY LANDSCAPES IN THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN RANGE. THE CAMPAIGNS UNDERTAKEN BY SIERRA WATCH WILL RESULT IN FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LANDS OF HIGH BIOLOGICAL VALUE AND WILL REDIRECT DEVELOPMENT TO MORE APPROPRIATE AREAS. OUR WORK WILL IMPROVE COMMUNITY PLANS BY CREATING GREATER PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CONSERVATION NEEDS AND STRATAGIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Mooers Executive Director | 40 | $121,725 | |
Steve Van Landingham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Murphy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Orman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Shellito Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Hand Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $465,293 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $480,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$12,930 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,400 |
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 | $478,910 |
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. | $121,725 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,640 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $102,162 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,992 |
Payroll taxes | $18,275 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $36,611 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,730 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,429 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,392 |
Office expenses | $3,937 |
Information technology | $33 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,146 |
Travel | $4,050 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $647 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,147 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $281 |
Insurance | $4,596 |
All other expenses | $19,932 |
Total functional expenses | $443,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,074 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,811 |
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 | $11,702 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $845 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $87,189 |
Total assets | $395,621 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,783 |
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 | $150,000 |
Total liabilities | $246,783 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,838 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $395,621 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Sierra Watch has recieved totaling $108,736.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Park L Loughlin Charitable Foundation Olympic Valley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $35,300 |
Ann And Gordon Getty Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,181 |
Olander Family Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Scott And Jessica Mcclintock Foundation Corporation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tompkins Conservation San Francisco, CA | $101,073,134 | $21,346,092 |
The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | $126,171,704 | $34,591,756 |
Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | $48,073,426 | $13,750,403 |
Shasta Land Trust Redding, CA | $1,713,307 | $11,450,498 |
Center For Natural Lands Management Temecula, CA | $268,081,806 | $7,030,474 |
Truckee Donner Land Trust Truckee, CA | $49,860,390 | $8,251,860 |
Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | $148,685,880 | $11,621,099 |
Organic Materials Review Institute Eugene, OR | $2,429,450 | $7,163,991 |
Hiipaka Llc Haleiwa, HI | $26,440,527 | $11,083,496 |
Banning Ranch Conservancy Newport Beach, CA | $180,703 | $352,883 |
Arizona Land And Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,341,295 | $7,113,905 |
Ala Kahakai Trail Association Kamuela, HI | $15,140,176 | $6,288,942 |