Big Sur Land Trust
- Assets
- $55.0m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Founding
- 05/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 94-2473415
Organization Overview
Big Sur Land Trust is located in Monterey, 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 06/2023, Big Sur Land Trust employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sur Land Trust 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 06/2023, Big Sur Land Trust generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2017, Big Sur Land Trust has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $483,090. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIG SUR LAND TRUSTS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LOVE OF LAND ACROSS GENERATIONS, CONSERVATION OF OUR UNIQUE MONTEREY COUNTY LANDSCAPES, AND ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR ALL. SINCE 1978, WE HAVE CONSERVED OVER 40,000 ACRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION - INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTIES FOR POSSIBLE ACQUISITION SUCH AS BASIN RANCH, HISS PARCEL, AND A PERCENTAGE INTEREST OF MARTIN DUNES. EXAMPLES OF INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO TITLE AND LEGAL REVIEW, MINERALS ASSESSMENT, HABITAT ASSESSMENT, LEGAL DOCUMENT DRAFTING, AND OTHER RESEARCH AND TRANSACTION NEGOTIATION ACTIVITIES. WORK TOWARDS THE RESTORATION OF HABITATS, FLOODPLAINS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDSCAPES INCLUDING CARR LAKE AND THE CARMEL RIVER.
COMMUNITY - FUNDS ARE UTILIZED TO FACILITATE LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST RELATING TO PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT LANDS. IN ADDITION, LOCAL CONSERVATION SITES ARE BEING UTILIZED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR LOCAL YOUTH AND OTHER GROUPS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE CONNECTION OF PEOPLE WITH THE LAND. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW COMMUNITY PARK IN SALINAS, CA. AROUND 100,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED.
STEWARDSHIP - BIG SUR LAND TRUST (BSLT) EXPENDS FUNDS AND INITIATES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO BE EFFECTIVE STEWARDS OF BOTH THE BSLT'S PROTECTED ACREAGE AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. BSLT PROVIDES A HIGH STANDARD OF STEWARDSHIP FOR OUR ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND SCENIC FEATURES THAT DEFINE THE CHARACTER OF OUR PROPERTIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. STEWARDSHIP INCLUDES CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND AMENITIES THAT ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCE; THE STANDARD OF CARE BALANCES ECOLOGICAL HEALTH AND HUMAN USE OF THE LAND. AROUND 100,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis CEO | Officer | 40 | $201,398 |
Richard Hamilton Prior COO | Officer | 40 | $152,355 |
Rachel Saunders Dir. Conservation | 40 | $129,923 | |
Katharine L Mitchell-Mehle Development Dir | 40 | $123,000 | |
Patrick Riparetti Stewardship Dir. | 40 | $105,732 | |
Hans Buder Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Denise Duffy & Associates Environmental Planning | 6/29/23 | $140,727 |
Bfs Landscape Architects Architectual Design | 6/29/23 | $377,989 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $889,471 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,716,126 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,735 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,605,597 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,776 |
| Investment income | $431,983 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $369,037 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,889,559 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,434 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,511 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,380,116 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $302,289 |
| 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. | $328,569 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,469 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,994,285 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,741 |
| Other employee benefits | $257,332 |
| Payroll taxes | $171,820 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $94,642 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,467 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $88,217 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,479,806 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,124 |
| Information technology | $103,381 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,808 |
| Travel | $31,893 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,514 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $92,866 |
| Insurance | $92,044 |
| All other expenses | $65,795 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,726,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $632,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,309,474 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,236,223 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,165 |
| 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 | $32,235 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,940,861 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,635,601 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,238,550 |
| Total assets | $55,035,787 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $522,039 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $51,679 |
| 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 | $71,119 |
| Total liabilities | $644,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,306,071 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,084,879 |
| 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 | $55,035,787 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Big Sur Land Trust has awarded $296,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TR PURPOSE: Earth Advocacy Program | $275,000 |
COMMUNITY FNDTN MONTEREY CO PURPOSE: Improve parking at Pt Lobos reserve | $15,000 |
RESOURCE CONSERVATION DIST PURPOSE: Mty Co Environment Benefit Permit | $6,000 |