California Farmland Trust is located in Elk Grove, CA. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2021, California Farmland Trust employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Farmland 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 12/2021, California Farmland Trust generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $740.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA FARMLAND TRUST IS TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO PRESERVE AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CALIFORNIA FARMLAND TRUST, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH WAS INCORPORATED IN THE YEAR 2000 TO SAVE PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA. THIS LAND TRUST IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN FARMLAND PRESERVATION BY ACQUIRING AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND HAS AN ONGOING OBLIGATION TO MONITOR THE PROPERTY ONCE IT HAS BEEN CONSERVED. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021 (4) AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT WAS ACQUIRED FOR 645 ACRES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Mitchell Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $101,665 |
Patrick Johnston Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maxwell Norton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Oneto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Freitas Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jon Harvey President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $140,671 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $501,638 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $642,309 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $510,174 |
Investment income | $327,406 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $423,629 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,940,968 |
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. | $117,121 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,868 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $222,886 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $50,718 |
Payroll taxes | $27,007 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $178,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,470 |
Office expenses | $40,064 |
Information technology | $2,590 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,924 |
Travel | $7,701 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,231 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $241 |
Insurance | $10,129 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $740,490 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,951 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,202,366 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,623 |
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 | $21,624 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,098,518 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $19,414,122 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,936 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $12,768,210 |
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 | $12,816,146 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,133,648 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $464,328 |
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 | $19,414,122 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that California Farmland Trust has recieved totaling $108,688.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Sustainable Futures Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE FIORINI RANCH | $40,000 |
Stanislaus Community Foundation Modesto, CA | | $12,500 |
Goodcoin Foundation Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,188 |
Beg. Balance | $387,263 |
Earnings | $42,916 |
Admin Expense | $7,483 |
Ending Balance | $422,696 |
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 |