The California Land Conservancy is located in Laguna Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Land 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 12/2023, California Land Conservancy generated $15.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LAND CONSERVANCY IS THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, OR ENHANCEMENT OF LAND IN ITS NATURAL, HISTORIC, AGRICULTURAL, FORESTED, OR OPEN-SPACE CONDITION OR USE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED THE PRESERVATION OF THE COTTONWOOD PRESERVE. THIS INCLUDED PRESERVATION OF LANDS ON A COMBINED TOTAL OF OVER 50 ACRES, INCLUDING RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES OF DESERT WASH SCRUB AND 20 ACRES OF NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES.
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED THE PRESERVATION OF THE WILSON CREEK CONSERVATION EASEMENT. THIS INCLUDED OVERSIGHT ON THE RELATED LANDS TO ENSURE THE PROPERTY IS PRESERVED IN ITS NATURAL, SCENIC, OPEN CONDITION TO MAINTAIN ITS ECOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, VISUAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUES, WHICH ARE OF IMPORTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS RELATED TO OTHER LANDS INCLUDE SERVING AS A FACILITATOR AND HOLDER OF MITIGATION LANDS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, UTILITIES, ETC. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION HAS FACILITATED THE ACQUISITION AND DONATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Edwin Sauls Chair/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Elisabeth Sauls Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wayne White Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tami Wilhelm Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Hernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Carroll Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15,031 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,281 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $31,284 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,725 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,915 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $36,890 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,570 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,736 |
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 | $75,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,277,649 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $296,690 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,000 |
Total assets | $2,728,645 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,893,955 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $834,690 |
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 | $2,728,645 |