Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr
- Assets
- $32.8m
- Revenue
- $11.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Mariposa, CA
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 93-6301478
Organization Overview
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr is located in Mariposa, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2021, Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr 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 06/2021, Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr generated $11.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.9% per year over the past 6 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT, MANAGE AND PRESERVE LANDS AND WILDLIFE HAVING UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL QUALITIES WITHIN AND NEAR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SIERRA NEVADA RANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LAND CONSERVATION - SIERRA FOOTHILL CONSERVANCY HAS PRESERVED OVER 50,540 ACRES IN OUR SERVICE REGION THAT INCLUDES FRESNO, MADERA, AND MARIPOSA COUNTIES. WITH 9 PRESERVES AND 47 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE DIVERSE ECOLOGY OF THE SIERRA NEVADA, SFC HAS ACTIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 25,396 ACRES IN 2021, CREATING CONNECTED HABITATS AND EXPANDING THE MADERA/MARIPOSA FOCUS AREA.
LAND STEWARDSHIP - FROM THE SNOW-CAPPED SIERRA TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOR, EXPANSIVE LANDSCAPES, IMPORTANT HABITATS, AND CLEAN WATER RESOURCES ARE CONSERVED AND MANAGED TO ENSURE CONTINUING PUBLIC BENEFITS. SFC SUPPORTS A THRIVING LAND-BASED ECONOMY WHILE PROMOTING A CONSERVATION ETHIC THAT SPANS GENERATIONS. FUNDING AWARDS FOR FOREST RESTORATION AND FUELS MANAGEMENT, REESTABLISHING BLUE OAK WOODLANDS & PONDEROSA PINES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO VOLUNTEER WITH PLANTINGS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS ALONG WITH PARTNERSHIPS WHICH PROVIDE AVIAN, VEGETATION & CARBON MONITORING, EROSION CONTROLS, FIG REMOVAL.
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT- SFC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OFFERS A VARIETY OF WAYS FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY AND CONNECT TO NATURE. THROUGH OUR OVER 80 HIKES AND CLASSES WHICH ARE LED BY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED DOCENTS, OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN OUR LOCAL CONSERVED LANDS IS A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR PROGRAMS. SFC CONNECTED MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITH SFC PROTECTED LANDS. SFC WON THE PRESTIGIOUS COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT AWARD FROM THE FRESNO STATE RICHTER CENTER FOR OUR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.OUR STEM BASED YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM BRINGS UNDER-SERVED K-12 STUDENTS FROM NEARBY COMMUNITIES TO OUR MCKENZIE PRESERVE WHERE THEY ARE FOCUSED ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THAT RELATES TO CORE STANDARDS. OUR VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS ALLOW FOR MULTI PRESERVE TRAIL WORK COLLABORATIONS WITH ROTARY, FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY AND CA NATURALIST STUDENTS. THROUGH GRANT FUNDED PARTNERSHIPS SFC IS ABLE TO COMPLETE TRAIL WORK ON SEVERAL PRESERVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bridget Fithian CEO | Officer | 55 | $129,615 |
Paul Beare President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Single Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Gorman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Edwards Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Arthur G Bagget Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,225,948 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,448,237 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,300,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,674,185 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $442,742 |
| Investment income | $300,907 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,569 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $31,751 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,475,774 |
| 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. | $141,631 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,489 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $608,705 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,839 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,932 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $579 |
| Office expenses | $10,102 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,160 |
| Travel | $5,930 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,163 |
| Interest | $1,693 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,286 |
| Insurance | $50,085 |
| All other expenses | $143,790 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,696,453 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,531,998 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $701,382 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $86,367 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,743 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,392,923 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,050,110 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $32,787,523 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,428 |
| 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 | $477,640 |
| Total liabilities | $620,068 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,225,766 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,941,689 |
| 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 | $32,787,523 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr has recieved totaling $22,481.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $15,000 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $6,000 |
Bertha And John Garabedian Charit Foundation 022-2531560 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $481 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,559,331 |
| Earnings | $3,291,536 |
| Other Expense | $30,686 |
| Ending Balance | $16,820,181 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |