Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $90.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Cambria, CA
- Founding
- 01/1995
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 77-0219622
Organization Overview
Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust is located in Cambria, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 09/2021, Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust 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 09/2021, Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust generated $90.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.2k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
THE NORTH COAST AREA OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY IS A NATIONAL TREASURE. GREENSPACE WILL PROTECT AND ENHANCE ITS ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS IN THE NORTH COAST AREA OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. FOR OVER 30 YEARS GREENSPACE HAS WORKED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT OF CAMBRIA FOCUSING ON LAND ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP, FOREST PROTECTION AND REFORESTATION OF THE THREATENED CAMBRIA MONTEREY PINES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL CAMBRIA RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND VISITORS. GREENSPACE IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY LOCAL DONORS AND GRANT MAKERS, AND HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE YEARS, ALLOWING US TO FULFILL OUR MISSION INCLUDING ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP OF OVER 20 PROTECTED PROPERTIES, INCLUDING THE POPULAR CREEKSIDE RESERVE, STRAWBERRY CANYON AND THE NATIVE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN. GREENSPACE PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, WITH NATIVE PLANT AND GEOLOGY WALKS, LECTURES FEATURING EMINENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS, WRITERS AND ARTISTS, A NEWSLETTER, AND ACTIVITIES WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CREATE AN "INTRODUCTION" TO AND A "RESEARCH EXPERIENCE" IN CAMBRIA'S UNIQUE NATIVE MONTEREY PINE FOREST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE ARE DEVELOPING NEW DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS TO CREATE VIRTUAL YET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS DUE TO COVID-19 AND OTHER CHALLENGES.
REFORESTATION: GREENSPACE HAS PLANTED OVER 4,000 MONTEREY PINES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, MOST RECENTLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE COLLECTED, TREATED, DISTRIBUTED, PROPAGATED AND PLANTED THREATENED MONTEREY PINES TO HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF THE ICONIC FOREST OF CAMBRIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Darling Gowdy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Reid Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dewayne Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Seed President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karin Argano Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Fountain Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,704 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $85,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,576 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$186 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $141 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,135 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,679 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,574 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,775 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $536 |
| Office expenses | $952 |
| Information technology | $229 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,123 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,560 |
| Insurance | $7,800 |
| All other expenses | $10,167 |
| Total functional expenses | $97,199 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,900 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $54,100 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,203 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,468 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,469,072 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $413,910 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,013,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,275 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,275 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,631,723 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $378,655 |
| 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 | $2,013,653 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Greenspace The Cambria Land Trust has recieved totaling $51,321.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $51,300 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA | $18,809,229 | $90,114 |
Sempervirens Fund Los Altos, CA | $44,886,574 | $9,236,785 |
John Muir Land Trust Martinez, CA | $23,514,119 | $6,524,426 |
The Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo, CA | $39,801,712 | $10,694,543 |