Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County
- Assets
- $41.6m
- Revenue
- $10.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2431856
Organization Overview
Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1978. 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 06/2021, Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County 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, Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County generated $10.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.3%) per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT, CARE FOR, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY LANDS THAT MAKE THIS AREA SPECIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STEWARDSHIP: THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY STEWARDS ITS CONSERVATION PROPERTIES. THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES A MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ALL OF ITS FEE TITLE LANDS AND A BASELINE DOCUMENT REPORT FOR ALL OF ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THESE DOCUMENTS GUIDE ITS ANNUAL WORK PLANS IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE LANDS.THE TRUST HOLDS 2,375 ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND IN FEE TITLE AND 42 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS PROTECTING 3,261 ACRES. FOR FEE TITLE PROPERTIES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HABITAT PROTECTION AND RESTORATION, INCLUDING SPECIES MONITORING, GRAZING, FOREST MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. FOR THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE VALUES OF THE EASEMENT AND PROTECTS AGAINST VIOLATIONS OF THE EASEMENT.
ACQUISITION: THE ORGANIZATION, GUIDED BY ITS STRATEGIC PLAN AND CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT, WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO CONSERVE FOREVER THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE LAND. THE LAND TRUST PROTECTS WORKING LANDS (FARMS, FOREST, AND GRAZING LANDS), AS WELL AS NATURAL LANDS. LANDOWNERS DONATE OR SELL THEIR LAND OR DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS THROUGH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. ACQUISITION INCLUDES THE PROTECTION OF LAND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND ADJACENT HABITATS.
PUBLIC ACCESS/COMMUNICATION: THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS AND MAINTAINS TRAILS AND PROVIDES ACCESS ON SELECT FEE TITLE LANDS OR EASEMENTS TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS ON SIX PROPERTIES AND IS BUILDING 16 MILES OF NEW TRAILS ON TWO OTHER PROPERTIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Slade Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $180,747 |
Donna Murphy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thom Jacob Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Rose Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marieke Rothschild Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Thomas Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Peninsula Open Space Trust Public Access | 6/29/19 | $244,904 |
Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Rail Corridor | 6/29/19 | $175,394 |
Fall Creek Engineering Trail Designs | 6/29/19 | $128,233 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $833,559 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,898,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,732,240 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,087 |
| Investment income | $197,702 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $501,384 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $264,707 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,716,120 |
| 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. | $543,409 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,229 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $813,407 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,501 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,218 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,361 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $60,820 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,182 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,315 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,492,360 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,003 |
| Office expenses | $39,689 |
| Information technology | $49,281 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,638 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,784 |
| Interest | $4,054 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,147 |
| Insurance | $70,785 |
| All other expenses | $109,585 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,968,931 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $452,652 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,845,018 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $440,913 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $9,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,580 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,107,555 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,265,452 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $396,000 |
| Total assets | $41,552,670 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $336,628 |
| 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 | $27,807 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $263,370 |
| Other liabilities | $158,886 |
| Total liabilities | $786,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,161,211 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,604,768 |
| 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 | $41,552,670 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Land Trust Of Santa Cruz County has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Henry J Fox Fund Vienna, VA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $280,496 |
| Earnings | $102,599 |
| Other Expense | $1,947 |
| Ending Balance | $381,148 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA | $18,809,229 | $90,114 |