Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is located in Playa Del Rey, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ballona Wetlands 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 12/2023, Ballona Wetlands Land Trust generated $65.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2023 THE LAND TRUST CONDUCTED MULTIPLE FIELD TRIPS TO THE BALLONA WETLANDS AND TO THE BOLSA CHICA WETLANDS AND LED MULTIPLE NATURE WALKS FOR ADULTS, INCLUDING FROM THE CULVER CITY SENIOR CENTER. THE LAND TRUST WAS REPRESENTED AT DOZENS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMISSION, STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY, OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL, SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION COMMISSION, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WETLANDS RECOVERY PROJECT, AND OTHER AGENCIES AND ENTITIES. ADDITIONALLY THE LAND TRUST OBTAINED FAVORABLE COURT RULINGS IN TWO MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CASES IN 2023, ONE RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE OTHER RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE. THE LAND TRUST PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS, INCLUDING A BOOTH AT LA FIESTA BALLONA IN CULVER CITY AND A BOOTH AT THE ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL IN VENICE AND COORDINATED NATURE WALKS IN AREA A OF THE ECOLOGIVAL RESERVE TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE LAND. THE EVENT WAS COVERED BY LOCAL ABC7 NEWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Walter Lamb President | 30 | $0 | |
Stephanie Beckman Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Natalie Carrere Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,581 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,583 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $7,119 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $35,926 |
Total expenses | $43,045 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $93,909 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $93,909 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $93,909 |