Sierra Institute For Community And
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Taylorsville, CA
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1818166
Organization Overview
Sierra Institute For Community And is located in Taylorsville, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sierra Institute For Community And employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Institute For Community And 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, Sierra Institute For Community And generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.3% 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
SUPPORTING HEALTHY FORESTS AND WATERSHEDSAS THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED, WE STRIVE TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION THAT BENEFIT RURAL COMMUNITIES.2: BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIESSIERRA INSTITUTE WORKS AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO BUILD CAPACITY OF RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO MONITOR AND ADDRESS SOCIOECONOMIC WELL-BEING.3: DEVELOPING YOUNG STEWARDSWE TAKE A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING A STEWARDSHIP ETHIC AMONG RURAL AND URBAN YOUTH ALIKE. THIS STRATEGY INVOLVES PLACE-BASED RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NATURAL AND WORKING LANDSCAPES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THE SIERRA INSTITUTE'S COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES ON-THE-GROUND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, APPLIED RESEARCH, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING WORK TO PROMOTE RESILIENT FOREST ECOSYSTEMS THAT BENEFIT RURAL COMMUNITIES. CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: FACILITATION OF SEVERAL FOREST COLLABORATIVES; COORDINATION OF A STATEWIDE, PEER-LEARNING NETWORK OF FOREST COLLABORATIVES; AND, PARTNERING TO COMPLETE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FOREST AND MEADOW RESTORATION PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE NATIONAL FORESTS AND LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK.
WOOD UTILIZATION :SI IS DEVELOPING A WOOD UTILIZATION CAMPUS TO SHOW HOW BURNED WOOD AND SMALL WOOD HARVESTED AS A PART OF FOREST RESTORATION PROJECTS CAN BE TURNED INTO HIGH VALUE PRODUCTS THAT WILL SUPPORT ADDITIONAL FOREST RESTORATION. GOALS INCLUDE ADVANCING FOREST RESTORATION WORK; CREATING COMMUNITY SCALE PROJECTS THAT PUT PEOPLE BACK TO WORK; AND SHARE LESSONS LEARNED AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WITH OTHER RURAL COMMUNITIES. LATEST WORK INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF A SAWMILL TO MILL BURNED TIMBER AND TURN IT INTO LUMBER FOR REBUILDING.
DEVELOPING YOUNG STEWARDS AND YOUTH UTILIZATION: SIERRA INSTITUTE TAKES A THREE PRONG APPROACH TO DEVELOPING STEWARDSHIP ETHIC AMONG LOCAL AND URBAN YOUTH INCLUDING RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. ONE EXAMPLE IS: P-CREW IS A MIX OF RURAL AND URBAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN A FIVE WEEK RESTORATION PROJECTS IN THE FEATHER RIVER WATERSHED DURING THE SUMMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Kusel Executive Direc | Officer | 60 | $136,008 |
Gerry Gray Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Nickerson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzanne Plopper Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Branham Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Les Hall Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,479,104 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,507,143 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,986,247 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,171 |
| 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 | $3,987,418 |
| 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. | $136,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,081 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,052,143 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $175,730 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,123 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $191,147 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $38,850 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,643 |
| Travel | $27,268 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,106 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,673 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,965,597 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,456,620 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $681,512 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,767,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,000 |
| Total assets | $4,935,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $540,841 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $642,960 |
| 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 | $22,393 |
| Total liabilities | $1,206,194 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,711,801 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,640 |
| 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 | $4,935,635 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Sierra Institute For Community And has recieved totaling $423,505.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $160,000 |
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN PURPOSE: Education Program | $40,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $33,500 |
Parks California Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP CAREER PATHWAYS GRANT | $25,000 |
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: INDIAN VALLEY WOOD SOLUTIONS | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wadhwani Institute For Artificial Intelligence Foundation Los Altos, CA | $3,256,790 | $7,610,704 |
Imec Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,494,519 | $4,897,734 |
Scintillon Institute San Diego, CA | $1,260,479 | $3,205,276 |
Kestrel Institute Palo Alto, CA | $2,764,272 | $3,386,483 |
Open Research Lab Inc Oakland, CA | $10,022,134 | $10,163,260 |
Sierra Institute For Community And Taylorsville, CA | $4,935,635 | $3,987,418 |
Phoenix Bioinformatics Corporation Newark, CA | $2,438,726 | $1,432,149 |
Scientific Analysis Corp Alameda, CA | $2,082,230 | $1,446,716 |
Biocom Institute San Diego, CA | $371,676 | $1,938,912 |
Group Conscience San Diego, CA | $762,518 | $582,951 |
Project Invent San Francisco, CA | $570,134 | $1,005,665 |
California Biotechnology Foundation Sacramento, CA | $67,850 | $860,600 |