The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County
- Assets
- $21.1m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $4.6m
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 03/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 95-3797404
Organization Overview
The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Land Trust For Santa Barbara County employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Trust For Santa Barbara 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 06/2023, Land Trust For Santa Barbara County generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURAL LAND & OPEN SPACES FOR PRESENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACQUISITION: LTSBC ENGAGES IN THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION LAND AND EASEMENT INTERESTS. WE CONDUCT GENERAL OUTREACH WITHIN THE COUNTY TO POTENTIAL TRANSACTION PARTNERS AND LANDOWNERS. WE RESPOND TO LANDOWNER AND AGENCY INQUIRIES AND PARTNER WITH OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF OUR MISSION. WE SEEK CONSERVATION FUNDING AND MATCH CONSERVATION TRANSACTIONS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING SOURCES. WE FOLLOW THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE STANDARDS & PRACTICES FOR OUR TRANSACTIONS.
PRESERVES: THE LTSBC CONSERVES LAND IN PERPETUITY FOR NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURE, AND FOR RECREATION THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FEE TITLE TRANSACTIONS. WE OWN THE FOLLOWING NATURE PRESERVES: CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH PRESERVE, ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE, CORONADO BUTTERFLY PRESERVE AND HOT SPRINGS CANYON. IN 2022 WE PURCHASED THE GAVIOTA OVERLOOK PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE.
STEWARDSHIP: LTSBC MAINTAINS A PERPETUAL OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF RESOURCE PROTECTION ARE UPHELD FOR EACH OF OUR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FEE TITLE PROPERTIES. WE CONDUCT ANNUAL MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES ON ALL OF OUR FEE TITLE AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES TO ENSURE THE CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PRESERVED. WE UNDERTAKE RESTORATION WORK ON PROPERTIES TO REPAIR OR ENHANCE HABITAT VALUE.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH: LTSBC ENGAGES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, LAND USE AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS IN SERVICE TO OUR MISSION. IN ADDITION, WE UNDERTAKE EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THIS INCLUDES THE CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT, A COLLABORATIVE UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A COUNTY-WIDE, SCIENCE-BASED, DECISION-MAKING PLATFORM FOR CONSERVATION AND LAND PROTECTION TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES AND NEEDS FOR LAND CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP. WE ALSO OFFER LAND TRUST TREKS, A FREE HIKING AND WALKING PROGRAM. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AT ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE ON TOPICS SUCH AS FIRE AND STREAM ECOLOGY. WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER NGOS TO OFFER NATURE EXPERIENCES AND ACCESS TO THE PRESERVE IS FREE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Weiland President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Phillippi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ann Lippincott Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Scott Van Der Kar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jim Hammock Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Chandler Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ag Innovations Consultants | 6/29/18 | $126,275 |
Conservation Biology Consultants | 6/29/18 | $111,391 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $97,929 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,875 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,319,377 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $393,292 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,468,181 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $266,807 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,379 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,493 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,852,611 |
| 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. | $375,323 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,005 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $919,423 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $151,589 |
| Payroll taxes | $99,786 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $115,598 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,283 |
| Fees for services: Other | $145,716 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,664 |
| Office expenses | $90,309 |
| Information technology | $69,153 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,826 |
| Travel | $12,335 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,210 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,600 |
| Insurance | $39,686 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,656,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,457 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,654,071 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $552,094 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $131,950 |
| 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 | $50,830 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,064,242 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,168,050 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,632,694 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $861,832 |
| Total assets | $21,119,220 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,471 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $36,500 |
| 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 | $81,976 |
| Total liabilities | $156,947 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,525,911 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,436,362 |
| 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 | $21,119,220 |