Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust

EIN: 330974992 501(c)(3) Environment

Long Beach, CA

Total Revenue
$525,566
Total Expenses
$404,765
Total Assets
$2,099,154
Net Assets
$2,099,154
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5628843590
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $526K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $121K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust of Long Beach and Seal Beach seeks to acquire, restore, preserve and provide education about the former estuary of the Lower San Gabriel River, its tidal salt marsh, riparian habitats, and buffer of coastal sage scrub habitats.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $141,031

ADVOCACY: The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust has advocated for the protection of Los Cerritos Wetlands and the surrounding San Gabriel River estuary since 2001. In 2025, the Land Trust conducted...

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ADVOCACY: The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust has advocated for the protection of Los Cerritos Wetlands and the surrounding San Gabriel River estuary since 2001. In 2025, the Land Trust conducted environmental advocacy campaigns and provided oversight, collaboration, expertise, and defense of the wetlands in the following areas: We engaged experts to review a plan to use pumps to circulate water in Alamitos Bay, with the goal of demonstrating that more environmentally friendly pollution abatement alternatives are viable. We organized opposition to a proposal to construct environmentally damaging solar panels (intended to power oil operations) adjacent to sensitive publicly owned lands that are habitat for threatened species. We are monitoring proposed development projects within the Los Cerritos Wetlands Complex. We publicized and attended workshops on restoration designs to ensure the public is aware of the increased habitat protection this plan will provide.

Program 2
Expenses: $116,258

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION: The Land Trust offers numerous education programs. Among these is the unique community service of free monthly guided nature walks through the wetlands led by...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION: The Land Trust offers numerous education programs. Among these is the unique community service of free monthly guided nature walks through the wetlands led by trained ecologists and naturalists. These experts provide an immersive experience in our local wetlands while educating attendees about their history and importance. Due to the ongoing restoration of the Southern Area, we redirected our Raptor Ramble nature walk through Gum Grove Park. We host educational kayak tours of Steamshovel Slough, the most pristine part of the wetlands, led by a trained naturalist. The Land Trust also offers field trips for elementary classrooms, with an emphasis on students from Title I schools. We collaborate with the Long Beach parks district on their hands-on Be S.A.F.E. summer youth program by hosting youth from some of Long Beachs most urban neighborhoods at Zedler Marsh so they can learn about and explore the tidal salt marsh ecosystem.

Program 3
Expenses: $112,165

RESTORATION, STEWARDSHIP & GENERAL MISSION: In 2025, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust supported activities to advance the mission of preserving, protecting, and stewarding Los Cerritos Wetlands...

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RESTORATION, STEWARDSHIP & GENERAL MISSION: In 2025, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust supported activities to advance the mission of preserving, protecting, and stewarding Los Cerritos Wetlands as a healthy, natural open space, with an emphasis on restoring habitat for the Beldings Savannah Sparrow. We sponsored extensive habitat restoration, including efforts to improve wetland water quality. We sponsored the removal of invasive plants, maintained a robust native plant demonstration garden, and publicized community-based restoration events.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $475,146
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $50,420
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $525,566

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $40,960
Fundraising Expenses $5,135
Program Expenses $369,454
Other Expenses $363,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $404,765

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $525,566 $304,910 +0.7%
Expenses $404,765 $323,283 +0.3%
Net Income $120,801 $-18,373 -7.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$37,350
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elizabeth Lambe Executive Director 10.00
Key Emp
$37,350 $0 $37,350
Judy Garner Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lily House-Peters Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Hiemstra Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Pemberton Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Mayes Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Johnson Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
David Michalik Vice President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dianne Sundstrom Treasurer 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
John Fries President 10.00
Officer
$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
2025 $525,566 $404,765 $2,099,154 $120,801
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $236,345 $249,561 $1,663,156 $-13,216
2022 $166,816 $201,797 $1,524,490 $-34,981
2021 $300,570 $203,664 $1,792,486 $96,906
2020 $153,981 $284,047 $1,514,431 $-130,066
2019 $259,784 $294,302 $1,555,540 $-34,518
2018 $496,221 $371,373 $1,787,253 $124,848
2018 $396,221 $371,373 $1,687,253 $24,848
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