Tri-Valley Conservancy is located in Livermore, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (K25) the organization is classified as: Farmland Preservation, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Tri-Valley Conservancy employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tri-Valley Conservancy 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 12/2022, Tri-Valley Conservancy generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $810.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.6%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, TRI-VALLEY CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE VINEYARDS AND ORCHARDS, AND INCREASE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED, BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE OPEN SPACES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #1 LAND STEWARDSHIP IN 2022, TVC PERFORMED STEWARDSHIP FOR, AND ANNUAL MONITORING OF, 66 EASEMENTS OVER 110 PROPERTIES. TVC CONTINUES TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO FULFILL THE CRITICAL MISSION OF PRESERVING OPEN SPACE, SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE HABITATS IN THE TRI-VALLEY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #2TRI-VALLEY CONSERVANCY HOSTED THE 13TH ANNUAL LIVERMORE VALLEY UNCORKED COMPETITION AND CELEBRATION. TRI-VALLEY CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF GRAPE GROWING IN THE TRI-VALLEY. THE UNCORKED COMPETITION OFFERS A UNIQUE OCCASION TO RECOGNIZE THE EXCELLENCE OF WINE GROWN IN THE LIVERMORE VALLEY AVA (AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA). THE UNCORKED CELEBRATION BRINGS TOGETHER GRAPE GROWERS, WINE MAKERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND CALIFORNIA TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF LIVERMORE-MADE WINES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #3ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION 4TH GRADE STUDENTS IN LIVERMORE AND PLEASANTON PARTICIPATED IN THE "DISCOVERY: YOUTH IN NATURE PROGRAM". THIS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM IS OFFERED AS A BLENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF IN-CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND A HALF-DAY GUIDED HIKE HOSTED AT HOLDENER PARK, A TVC PRESERVED OPEN SPACE AND TRAIL. TVC'S WEBSITE ALSO OFFERS AT-HOME LEARNING ACTIVITIES. THE YOUTH-IN-NATURE PROGRAM CONTENT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE TOPICS OF HEALTHY NATURAL RESOURCES, TYPES OF OPEN SPACE, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION, SPECIFIC TO THE TRI-VALLEY. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE AND CULTIVATE THE OPEN SPACE STEWARDS AND LEADERS OF TOMORROW.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Epstein Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $148,132 |
Kevin Baskin Vice Chairman | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Cynthia Ross Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
James Folta Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Louis Astbury Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
David Kent Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,413 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,440 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,413 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,000 |
Investment income | $331,985 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,116,420 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,739 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,568,413 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $151,129 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,498 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $130,924 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,114 |
Payroll taxes | $26,301 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,022 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,980 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,765 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,572 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,666 |
Office expenses | $4,560 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,501 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,318 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,576 |
Insurance | $17,380 |
All other expenses | $16,809 |
Total functional expenses | $810,365 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,967,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,203 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,172 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,812,750 |
Investments—other securities | $7,860,253 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $360,387 |
Total assets | $23,013,559 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,684 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $178,842 |
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 | $300,433 |
Total liabilities | $495,959 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,183,602 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,333,998 |
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 | $23,013,559 |