The Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County
- Assets
- $39.2m
- Revenue
- $10.1m
- Investments
- $41.1k
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Founding
- 12/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 77-0039294
Organization Overview
The Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County is located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The organization was established in 1984. 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, Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County 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, Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County generated $10.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
|TO CONSERVE AND CARE FOR WILDLANDS, FARMS, AND RANCHES, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM ESTABLISHES VOLUNTARY LAND PROTECTION AGREEMENTS (CONSERVATION EASEMENTS) WITH FAMILY FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND LANDOWNERS. THE LAND CONSERVANCY ALSO BUYS PROPERTIES IN FEE TITLE AND RECEIVES GIFTS/DONATIONS OF LAND. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LANDS WITH IMPORTANT SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, HABITAT AND CULTURAL VALUES. THE LAND CONSERVANCY STAFF PREPARE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS, DRAFT AGREEMENTS, IDENTIFY LAND MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND CONDUCT MONITORING OF EACH PROPERTY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED 35,235 ACRES TO-DATE.
THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT NATURE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING USING OAK WOODLANDS AND OTHER NATURAL LANDS FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM TRAINS AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AS FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS, INSTILLING LIFELONG LEADERSHIP AND SCIENCE SKILLS. THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM EACH YEAR.
THE OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAND RESOURCES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. CURRENTLY THE ORGANIZATION HAS 1,225 INDIVIDUAL/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (NON-VOTING) AND 128 BUSINESS MEMBERS (NON-VOTING). THE ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER AND E-NEWSLETTER REACH 5,187, AND THE ANNUAL REPORT GOES OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 1,400 PEOPLE.
THE STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON SUPPORTING HEALTHY WILDLIFE HABITAT, IMPROVING WATER QUALITY, SUSTAINING OUR LOCAL WATER SUPPLY, AND PROTECTING MAN-MADE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FARM FIELDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STREAMS, WETLANDS, COASTAL DUNES, AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS. RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP CARE PROGRAM STAFF DEVELOP GRANT PROPOSALS, PREPARE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND RESTORATION PLANS, IMPLEMENT RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, AND MONITOR PROJECT RESULTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Patterson President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ann Robinson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Pat Mullen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kaila Adriane Dettman Hooker Secretary/exec. Director | OfficerTrustee | 44 | $111,359 |
James Brabeck Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger Briggs Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,855,559 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,881,140 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,367,778 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,736,699 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $117,363 |
| Investment income | $26,456 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $200,442 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,080,960 |
| 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. | $145,476 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,626 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,247,982 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $140,069 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,507 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,444 |
| Fees for services: Other | $395,965 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,230 |
| Office expenses | $2,580 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $365,432 |
| Travel | $36,042 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $29,219 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $458,893 |
| Insurance | $85,375 |
| All other expenses | $61,274 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,599,901 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $137,392 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,773,998 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $109,606 |
| 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 | $2,175 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,321,109 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,443,889 |
| Investments—other securities | $41,145 |
| Investments—program-related | $221,637 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $170,983 |
| Total assets | $39,221,934 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $331,410 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $88,828 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $80,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $964,200 |
| Other liabilities | $138,335 |
| Total liabilities | $1,602,773 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,796,637 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,822,524 |
| 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 | $39,221,934 |