California Council of Land Trusts

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Phone

9164970272

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

California Council of Land Trusts, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $525K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $205K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

To conserve California's extraordinary land and water resources through a strong network of land trusts with one cohesive voice across urban and rural communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $140,136

Education:- Organized or participated in numerous regional meetings throughout the state at which education, information, networking were the focus. - Assisted state agency staff in helping to define conservation for 30x30 and the role that land trusts already play in helping to meet the state's goals. - Hosted quarterly membership meetings with the updates on 30x30, policy updates, and special topics impacting land trust operations and practices. - Planning for statewide Land & Water Conservation Conference for over 300 attendees

Program 2

Expenses: $54,980

Communications:- Communications with members, partners, agencies and others on a wide variety of issues ranging from statewide issues, consulting services and conservation transactions to how to be involved in the 30x30 planning process and provide timely feedback on draft documents. - Provided statewide issues, news, and assistance through meetings, phone, and email. - Prepared and distributed email newsletters to members and partners.

Program 3

Expenses: $41,650

Law and Policy:- Organized two meetings of the conservation law forum, a gathering of attorneys and conservation practitioners to discuss current cases and emerging issues for consrvation.- Provided several letters of support for bills related to land conservation. - Communcation about existing state law on easement amendments, mitigation endowments, and welfare exemption of open space.- Advocacy for funding for the 30x30 initiative for land acquisitions and capacity building for land trusts.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $328,911

Program Service Revenue $195,654

Investment Income $439

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $525,004

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $236,766

Other Expenses $320,484

TOTAL EXPENSES $320,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$525,004	$443,795	+0.2%
Expenses	$320,484	$164,616	+0.9%
Net Income	$204,520	$279,179	-0.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bridget Fithian	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kay Ogden	Vice Chair	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kaila Dettman	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Walter Moore	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kim Kolpin	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Millet	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharon Weaver	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linus Eukel	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harry Pollack	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Silberstein	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Noelle Chambers	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Ringgold	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$525,004	$320,484	$706,942	$204,520
2022	$443,795	$164,616	$371,696	$279,179
2021	$211,567	$169,951	$81,312	$41,616
2020	$437,448	$356,352	$31,656	$81,096
2019	$680,262	$654,864	$128,423	$25,398
2018	$525,622	$608,035	$129,689	$-82,413