California Landscape Contractors Association Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 06/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-1295004
Organization Overview
California Landscape Contractors Association Inc is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Landscape Contractors Association Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Landscape Contractors Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, California Landscape Contractors Association Inc 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 (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
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CLCA'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM, AND ADVANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CLCA PUBLISHED A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER FOR ITS MEMBERS. THE NEWSLETTER, WHICH HAS A CIRCULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,600, INFORMS MEMBERS ABOUT ASSOCIATION SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THEM.
WATER MANAGEMENT - THIS PROGRAM HELPS TODAY'S GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS MEET THE NEED TO REDUCE LANDSCAPE WATER USAGE USING ADVANCED IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY AND A WATER BUDGET. USING WATER MANAGEMENT, ALONG WITH SMART ECOLOGICAL CHOICES, OUR LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS ARE HELPING PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND SHAPE CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE. OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, CLCA CERTIFIED WATER MANAGERS CONSERVED OVER 4.3 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER EACH YEAR.WELDCP- THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT AND ADMINISTERED BY CLCA TO CREATE A DUAL CERTIFICATION FOR LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS. IT COMBINES CLCA'S WATER MANAGEMENT COURSE WITH THE QUALIFIED WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPER COURSE INTO ONE TRAINING. IT IS OFFERED FOR FREE TO ALL THAT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. BOTH CERTIFICATIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE EPA'S WATERSENSE PROGRAM.MWEL- THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT AND ADMINISTERED BY CLCA TO HELP LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS UNDERSTAND THE CALIFORNIA'S MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, CLCA OFFERS A FREE CERTIFICATE TRAINING TO UNDERSTAND LANDSCAPING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO PREPARE AND COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE FOR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS AND CITY INSPECTION AGENCIES.
LOBBYING - CLCA REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES. THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS PROPOSED STATE GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION, COMMUNICATES ITS POSITIONS ON THOSE BILLS, AND SPONSORS LEGISLATION IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE. CLCA'S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES BENEFIT THE ENTIRE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY IN CALIFORNIA AND MANY MORE MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN CLCA-SPONSORED GRASS ROOTS ACTION.
TROPHY AWARDS - CLCA HOLDS AN ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM THAT CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER. THOSE WHO RECEIVE AWARDS ARE WELL RECOGNIZED WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY AS EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALS WHO PRODUCE OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPES AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, BECAUSE WINNERS ARE SELECTED BY THEIR PEERS. CLCA'S TROPHY AWARDS ARE JUST ONE OF THE MANY WAYS CLCA ENCOURAGES QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM AMONG ITS MEMBERS. PUBLICITY FROM THE AWARDS ALSO ENHANCES THE IMAGE OF THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY AND A GREATER APPRECIATION OF CALIFORNIA'S BEAUTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandra Giarde Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $136,462 |
Regan Barry Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Hansen President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Megan Rios President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Salazar Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsay Ono Director Of Education | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $108,619 |
| 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 | $108,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $947,011 |
| Investment income | $51,934 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $40,124 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,394 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,529 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,231,699 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $58,013 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,826 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,630 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $316,713 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,821 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,290 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,967 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,081 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $35,550 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,410 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,304 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,987 |
| Office expenses | $91,446 |
| Information technology | $39,144 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,777 |
| Travel | $19,391 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88,564 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,912 |
| Insurance | $22,599 |
| All other expenses | $25,874 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,289,661 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,071,018 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $719,787 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,233 |
| 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 | $25,263 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $755,020 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,184,395 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,773,716 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,091 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $314,981 |
| 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 | $383,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,377,901 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,743 |
| 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 | $3,773,716 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Landscape Contractors Association Inc has awarded $47,700 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LANDSCAPES USA PURPOSE: WATER SMART LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $12,700 |
WESTERN GARDENS LANDSCAPE INC PURPOSE: WATER SMART LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $10,700 |
EARTHWISE INDUSTRIES PURPOSE: WATER SMART LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $10,500 |
BENCHMARK LANDSCAPE PURPOSE: WATER SMART LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $6,900 |
TREEBEARD LANDSCAPE PURPOSE: WATER SMART LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $6,900 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape & Recrdation Corporation Irvine, CA | $10,055,468 | $11,897,084 |
Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Corte Madera, CA | $19,574,750 | $2,531,346 |
Armenian American Medical Society Of California Inc Glendale, CA | $1,256,999 | $923,550 |
California Landscape Contractors Association Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,773,716 | $1,231,699 |
Papahana Kuaola Kaneohe, HI | $537,699 | $1,078,795 |
Elizabeth F Gamble Garden Palo Alto, CA | $7,439,862 | $1,680,515 |
Transition Zone Horticultural Institute Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $2,860,070 | $826,850 |
Heather Farm Garden Center Association Incorporated Walnut Creek, CA | $1,463,624 | $832,334 |
Rogue Farm Corps Portland, OR | $181,731 | $435,238 |
Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council Inc Running Springs, CA | $149,184 | $503,846 |
Worthy Garden Club Bend, OR | $640,535 | $284,388 |
Keiki And Plow Honolulu, HI | $75,724 | $0 |