Save Mount Diablo is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Save Mount Diablo employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Mount Diablo 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 03/2023, Save Mount Diablo generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAVE MOUNT DIABLO'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE MOUNT DIABLO'S PEAKS, SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS, WATERSHEDS, AND CONNECTION TO THE DIABLO RANGE THROUGH LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE MOUNTAIN'S NATURAL BEAUTY, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND ACQUISITION & LAND USE:SAVE MOUNT DIABLO CONTINUES LONG-TERM NEGOTIATIONS TO PROTECT IMPORTANT PROPERTIES. SECURED AN OPTION AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE 6.69-ACRE KRANE POND PROPERTY WITHIN THE MISSING MILE THAT IS CONTIGUOUS WITH MOUNT DIABLO STATE PARK. THE MISSING MILE IS ROUGHLY A SQUARE MILE ON THE NORTHERN SLOPES OF MOUNT DIABLO THAT CONTAINS MUCH PRIVATELY OWNED OPEN SPACE THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN CONSERVED. THE OPTION AGREEMENT GIVES US UNTIL OCTOBER 2023 TO RAISE $500,000 TO PROTECT THE STRATEGIC KRANE POND PROPERTY THAT PROVIDES CRITICAL WATER FOR WILDLIFE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
STEWARDSHIP: SAVE MOUNT DIABLO CURRENTLY OWNS AND/OR MANAGES 20 PROPERTIESTOTALING 2500 ACRES. SAVE MOUNT DIABLO ALSO HOLDS PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON 3 PROPERTIES, TOTALING 173 ACRES.SUCCESFULLY STEWARDED THE THOUSANDS OF ACRES UNDER OUR CARE (PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES, REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES, REGULAR PROPERTY MONITORING, ETC.). CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
EDUCATION & OUTREACH AND RECREATION: SAVE MOUNT DIABLO OFFERS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL, OUTREACH AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO HELP DIRECTLY CONNECT OUR COMMUNITIES TO NATURE AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT IT, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SERVICE PROJECTS FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD, AND TO DIVERSIFY THE TYPES OF PEOPLE SERVED AND INVOLVED WITH OUR LAND CONSERVATION WORK.THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: OUR DISCOVER DIABLO FREE PUBLIC OUTINGS SERIES; OUR CONSERVATION COLLABORATION AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Edward Sortwell Clement Jr Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $173,564 |
Seth Adams Land Conserv Dir. | 40 | $128,207 | |
Monica Oei Finance Dir. | Officer | 40 | $115,334 |
Sean Burke Land Program Dir | 40 | $106,470 | |
Karen Ferriere Development Dir | 40 | $102,375 | |
Jim Felton President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $446,961 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,894,105 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $143,791 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,341,066 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,186 |
Investment income | $111,682 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$76,630 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$55,067 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,364,222 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $103,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,951 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $288,898 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,463 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,312,009 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,071 |
Other employee benefits | $178,165 |
Payroll taxes | $122,538 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $39,782 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,438 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,900 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,906 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,449 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $163,969 |
Information technology | $36,489 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $244,740 |
Travel | $24,082 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $150,352 |
Insurance | $49,824 |
All other expenses | $28,873 |
Total functional expenses | $3,451,522 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $495,012 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,666,208 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $278,416 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $162,070 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,781,804 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,403,958 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,430,725 |
Total assets | $24,218,193 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,781 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,620 |
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 | $1,307,420 |
Total liabilities | $1,648,821 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,797,792 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,771,580 |
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 | $24,218,193 |
Over the last fiscal year, Save Mount Diablo has awarded $92,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DIST PURPOSE: Finley project | $50,000 |
MOUNT DIABLO INTERPRETATIVE A PURPOSE: Education Center | $30,000 |
NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: Open Roads Support | $12,000 |