SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WHITNEY LATORRE

Phone

5624378555

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $18.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $110.1M represent 70 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING 88% OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND IN ITS NATURAL STATE, INCLUDING MORE THAN 62 MILES OF UNSPOILED BEACHES AND SECLUDED COVES WHILE PROVIDING APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,949,716 Revenue: $3,018,029

RECREATIONAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICESSERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO CATALINA'S WILDLANDS, FEATURING NEARLY 165 MILES OF ROADS AND TRAILS, AS WELL AS 62 MILES OF SECLUDED COVES FOR CAMPING, BIKING, HIKING, AND TOURING. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS ALSO ENCOMPASS THE CATALINA AIRPORT IN THE SKY, ECO TOURS, SHUTTLE SERVICES TRANSPORTING INDIVIDUALS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND'S INTERIOR, ACCESS TO THE WRIGLEY MEMORIAL AND BOTANICAL GARDEN, AND LEASES TO OPERATORS OF VARIOUS PROGRAM-RELATED SERVICES ON THE ISLAND.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,231,265 Revenue: $4,374,599

CONSERVATION SERVICESCONSERVANCY ADVANCED ITS EFFORTS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE CATALINA ISLAND'S NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDED SURVEYS AND...

CONSERVATION SERVICESCONSERVANCY ADVANCED ITS EFFORTS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE CATALINA ISLAND'S NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDED SURVEYS AND TREATMENTS FOR RARE AND INVASIVE PLANTS, SEABIRD MONITORING, AND ENDEMIC FOX MANAGEMENT. THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED AN ISLAND-WIDE RESTORATION INITIATIVE, THE EXPANSION OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND INCREASED FOCUS ON MULE DEER IMPACT TO THE ISLAND. THESE EFFORTS WERE CARRIED OUT BY CONSERVANCY STAFF, UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS, AND CONTRACTORS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,461,926 Revenue: $384,759

EDUCATIONTHE CONSERVANCY PRESENTS PROGRAMS TO CATALINA ISLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF CATALINA ISLAND AND THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS THAT MAKE UP THE ISLAND...

EDUCATIONTHE CONSERVANCY PRESENTS PROGRAMS TO CATALINA ISLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF CATALINA ISLAND AND THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS THAT MAKE UP THE ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS. DURING PROGRAMS, CONSERVANCY EDUCATORS ENCOURAGE ALL TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND'S WILD LANDS. DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WERE CREATED FOR VARIOUS GROUPS RANGING FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THEIR CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ULTIMATELY INSPIRING BEHAVIORS IN SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONING ISLAND ECOSYSTEM.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,188,708

Program Service Revenue $7,777,387

Investment Income $3,406,836

Other Revenue $441,891

TOTAL REVENUE $18,814,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,498,065

Fundraising Expenses $1,532,114

Program Expenses $13,642,907

Other Expenses $10,805,264

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,303,329

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$18,814,822	$14,354,180	+0.3%
Expenses	$19,303,329	$15,696,055	+0.2%
Net Income	$-488,507	$-1,341,875	-0.6%

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

133

Volunteers

168

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

$792,935

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIAM J HAGENAH	INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO/BOARD CHAIR	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY LATORRE	PRESIDENT & CEO(START 7/23)	40.00	Officer	$342,499	$23,930	$366,429
JILL CORRAL	CFO/TREASURER	40.00	Officer	$262,307	$36,215	$298,522
MARYBETH LEONARD	SENIOR EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR	40.00	Officer	$98,136	$29,848	$127,984
TIMOTHY KIELPINSKI	COO/TERM 12/2023	40.00	Highest	$207,654	$37,915	$245,569
TONY BUDROVICHTILL 1022	FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00		$275,000	$0	$275,000
JAMES LE	DIRECTOR OF IT	40.00	Highest	$151,751	$38,805	$190,556
JAMES EVAN SUTHERLAND	FACILITIES AND VEH. FLEET SENIOR MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$126,147	$24,624	$150,771
LAUREN DENNHARDT	SENIOR DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$127,687	$33,651	$161,338
ROB LEDEBUR	CHIEF OF FACILITIES & CAPITAL PLANNING	40.00	Highest	$157,558	$38,116	$195,674
TERRY GRILL	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK MCALISTER	PAST CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BREACH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER CHRISMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN COTTON	DIRECTOR/TILL 09/2023	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLIE JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEN OFFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT D STUART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SULLIVAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLANNY A HAGENAH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN RAMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUSTIN RUSACK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY BOELSEMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL ANDERSEN	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	$18,814,822	$19,303,329	$112,535,477	$-488,507
2022	$14,354,180	$15,696,055	$107,987,073	$-1,341,875
2021	$18,977,190	$12,168,112	$117,867,719	$6,809,078
2020	$12,295,044	$11,585,007	$110,116,597	$710,037
2019	$15,692,453	$11,812,224	$102,686,026	$3,880,229
2018	$14,451,917	$10,823,193	$88,789,940	$3,628,724