PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY

EIN: 330309722 501(c)(3) Environment

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA

Total Revenue
$2,227,324
Total Expenses
$2,709,163
Total Assets
$13,687,606
Net Assets
$13,452,594
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ADRIENNE MOHAN
Phone
3105417613
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY, "PVPLC", MISSION IS TO PRESERVE LAND AND RESTORE HABITAT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION).PVPLC'S VISION IS THE PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LARGE BLOCKS OF NATURAL OPEN SPACE, PROTECTED IN PERPETUITY, WHERE LOCALLY NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS WILL EXIST IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT, WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS CAN LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND WHERE VISITORS MAY ENJOY PEACEFUL SOLITUDE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,397,095

LAND STEWARDSHIP: DEDICATED TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF 1,700 ACRES OF LAND UNDER OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, OR CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA. FOCUSES ON AREAS OF OPEN SPACE FOR...

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LAND STEWARDSHIP: DEDICATED TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF 1,700 ACRES OF LAND UNDER OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, OR CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA. FOCUSES ON AREAS OF OPEN SPACE FOR MULTI-SPECIES PROTECTION AND INCLUDES THE RESTORATION OF NATIVE HABITATS FOR RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. BENEFICIARIES ESTIMATED TO BE MORE THAN 100 SPECIES OF WILDLIFE INCLUDING THE ENDANGERED PALOS VERDES BLUE BUTTERFLY, EL SEGUNDO BLUE BUTTERFLY, THE COASTAL CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER AND THE CACTUS WREN. PVPLC ALSO ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN THESE MANAGED LANDS (NATURE PRESERVES) THROUGH ROBUST VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. OVER 40 MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS TRAVERSE THESE PROPERTIES. PVPLC PLANTS OVER 10,000 NATIVE PLANTS EACH YEAR GROWN IN THE PVPLC NATIVE PLANT NURSERY. PVPLC WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH THE FOUR CITIES IN WHICH THE PRESERVED LANDS ARE LOCATED: RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ROLLING HILLS, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, AND SAN PEDRO (CITY OF LOS ANGELES). PVPLC'S SUCCESSFUL APPROACH TO LAND PROTECTION HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ADVOCATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $535,233 Revenue: $23,947

EDUCATION: DEDICATED TO CREATING A COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE AND NATURE, WHILE INSPIRING EXCITEMENT ABOUT OUTDOORS FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND STUDENTS. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE PVPLC MANAGES TWO...

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EDUCATION: DEDICATED TO CREATING A COMMITMENT TO SCIENCE AND NATURE, WHILE INSPIRING EXCITEMENT ABOUT OUTDOORS FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND STUDENTS. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE PVPLC MANAGES TWO COMMUNITY NATURE CENTERS WITH OVER 10,000 ANNUAL VISITORS, LEADS OUTDOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAMS SERVING OVER 3,500 STUDENTS PER YEAR, COORDINATES SEVERAL STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND LEADS OVER 40 PUBLIC HIKES PER YEAR, AS WELL AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED FAMILY ACTIVITIES. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAMS CONTINUED IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT AND SAW NO REDUCTION IN THE SCHOOLS OR STUDENTS SERVED.

Program 3
Expenses: $253,243

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: PVPLC HAS A VIBRANT AND GROWING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, A GROUP OF TALENTED AND DEDICATED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES ABOUT NATURAL LANDS THAT HAVE...

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: PVPLC HAS A VIBRANT AND GROWING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, A GROUP OF TALENTED AND DEDICATED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES ABOUT NATURAL LANDS THAT HAVE BEEN SET ASIDE FOREVER AS NATURE PRESERVES ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA. VOLUNTEERS MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE BY HELPING PEOPLE ENJOY THE LAND THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS, WHILE FACILITATING APPRECIATION FOR NATURE IN WAYS THAT ARE LASTING AND MEANINGFUL. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN MANY ASPECTS OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PERFORMING HABITAT RESTORATION, CONDUCTING BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, PARTICIPATING IN VOLUNTEER WATCH GROUPS AND MUCH MORE. IN 2023, 1,732 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A TOTAL NUMBER OF OVER 26,914 HOURS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,743,630
Program Service Revenue $23,567
Investment Income $367,123
Other Revenue $93,004
TOTAL REVENUE $2,227,324

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,674,754
Fundraising Expenses $324,396
Program Expenses $2,185,571
Other Expenses $1,034,409
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,709,163

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,227,324 $7,148,748 -0.7%
Expenses $2,709,163 $4,500,118 -0.4%
Net Income $-481,839 $2,648,630 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
30
Volunteers
1732

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
5
$187,327
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$199,014
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVE PILON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY HARWOOD VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYNN PETRU SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE ROSS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL AILOR PRESIDENT EMERITUS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY AKIYAMA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA BAILEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS A ENSTEDT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN FRANZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GLANTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB KAUTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SNOW DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE TIGHT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WALLACE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFF WAINWRIGHT DIRECTOR (UNTIL 07/2023) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE MOHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$178,768 $8,559 $187,327
SUSAN WILCOX DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 45.00
Key Emp
$177,482 $21,532 $199,014
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 $2,227,324 $2,709,163 $13,687,606 $-481,839
2022 $7,148,748 $4,500,118 $13,108,532 $2,648,630
2021 $2,248,478 $1,960,207 $12,171,509 $288,271
2020 $2,156,786 $2,246,077 $10,861,562 $-89,291
2019 $2,344,478 $1,917,751 $10,228,041 $426,727
2018 $1,944,646 $1,944,789 $8,869,290 $-143
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