Natural Communities Coalition is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Natural Communities Coalition employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Communities Coalition 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 09/2022, Natural Communities Coalition generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2022. 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 ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE DESIGNATED RESERVE THROUGH INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC AGENCIES, CONSERVATION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE INTERESTED PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT - WORKING WITH PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS THAT MAKE UP THE MORE THAN 37,000 ACRE NATURE RESERVE OF ORANGE COUNTY (NROC), THE NATURAL COMMUNITIES COALITION (NCC) COORDINATED THE RESTORATION OF THE COASTAL SAGE SCRUB (CSS) HABITAT WITHIN THE RESERVE. THIS BENEFITS THE COASTAL CACTUS WREN, CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER AND ORANGE-THROATED WHIPTAIL LIZARD, EACH IDENTIFIED IN THE NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN (NCCP) AND HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (HCP) FOR THE CENTRAL AND COASTAL SUBREGION OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. NROC AND THE HABITAT RESTORATION EFFORTS WITHIN BENEFIT AN ADDITIONAL 31 IDENTIFIED SPECIES WHOSE LONG-TERM SURVIVAL IS DEPENDENT UPON HEALTHY AND CONNECTED LANDSCAPES. IN 2021 NCC COMPLETED AND RECEIVED DONOR SIGN-OFF FOR ITS MULTI-YEAR POND CREATION AND UPLAND HABITAT RESTORATION TO BENEFIT WESTERN SPADEFOOT TOADS IN THE COASTAL PORTION OF NROC.
MONITORING COORDINATING - THE ANNUAL MONITORING OF SPECIES AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE RESERVE IS THE WAY NCC MEASURES THE SUCCESS OF LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS AND IMPACTS OF PUBLIC RECREATION, AND HOW IT TRACKS THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE SPECIES FOR WHICH NROC WAS ESTABLISHED. IN ADDITION TO ONGOING ECOLOGICAL MONITORING EFFORTS, NCC ASSEMBLED ITS PARTNERS AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS TO DRAFT A COMPREHENSIVE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF NROC.
COWBIRD TRAPPING - NCC CONTINUED ITS ANNUAL OBLIGATION TO TRAP BROWNHEADED COWBIRDS TO MANAGE THEIR IMPACTS ON PROTECTED BIRD SPECIES. COWBIRDS ARE BROOD PARASITES. FEMALE COWBIRDS LAY THEIR EGGS IN THE NEST OF OTHER NATIVE BIRDS. THE NESTOWNING SPECIES THEN UNKNOWINGLY RAISE THE COWBIRD CHICK TO MATURITY OFTEN TO THE DETRIMENT OF ITS OWN CLUTCH. IN AREAS WHERE THE COWBIRD POPULATIONS ARE HIGH, TRAPS ARE USED TO LOWER THEIR NUMBERS AND INCREASE REPRODUCTIVE AND FLEDGLING SUCCESS OF BIRD SPECIES PARASITIZED BY COWBIRDS. A TOTAL OF NEARLY TWO DOZEN COWBIRD TRAPS WERE DEPLOYED FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 2,400 TRAPDAYS IN AREAS OF THE RESERVE WHERE COWBIRD IMPACTS ON PROTECTED SONGBIRDS ARE POTENTIALLY HIGH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Sulentich Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $213,312 |
Steve Lamar Irwd President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Doesserich Mwd Vice President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Denny Pal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Roberts Usfws Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Gardner City Of Nb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Northern Trust Financial Investment Services | 9/29/22 | $129,792 |
Utah State University Recreation Management Services | 9/29/22 | $126,070 |
Land Iq Llc Restoration And Monitoring Projects | 9/29/22 | $111,571 |
Regents Of The Uc - Irvine Restoration And Monitoring Projects | 9/29/22 | $101,485 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $283,185 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,185 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $870,068 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $92,945 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,246,198 |
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. | $236,325 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,163 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $264,925 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,030 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,719 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $125,561 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,090,799 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,337 |
Information technology | $3,955 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,098 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,469 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,139 |
Insurance | $12,388 |
All other expenses | $13,169 |
Total functional expenses | $1,889,751 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $273,979 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $944,890 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $102,973 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,195 |
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 | $8,713 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,196 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,483,803 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $26,877,749 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $332,057 |
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 | $332,057 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,912,921 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,632,771 |
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 | $26,877,749 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Natural Communities Coalition has recieved totaling $78,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $78,000 |
Beg. Balance | $13,381,640 |
Earnings | -$1,783,577 |
Admin Expense | $2,042,774 |
Ending Balance | $9,555,289 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |