PLACER LAND TRUST

EIN: 680223143 501(c)(3) Environment

AUBURN, CA

Total Revenue
$10,313,886
Total Expenses
$2,279,980
Total Assets
$103,685,644
Net Assets
$100,368,036
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jeff Darlington
Phone
5308879222
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PLACER LAND TRUST, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 133% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.0M, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

Land conservation in Placer County, to date over 21,000 acres preserved.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,172,525
Program Service Revenue $703,271
Investment Income $450,707
Other Revenue $-12,617
TOTAL REVENUE $10,313,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,209,083
Fundraising Expenses $178,699
Program Expenses $1,712,129
Other Expenses $570,897
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,279,980

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,313,886 $4,426,680 +1.3%
Expenses $2,279,980 $1,597,284 +0.4%
Net Income $8,033,906 $2,829,396 +1.8%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
113

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
$158,859
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINE PIEPER PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED YEAGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN CLARK VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH FERRERIA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT GILLIOM TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HAAGEN-SMIT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA BRENNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ACHINI BANDARA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG HOUSTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DARLINGTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$154,232 $4,627 $158,859
KATE NITTA DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $10,313,886 $2,279,980 $103,685,644 $8,033,906
2023 $4,426,680 $1,597,284 $94,551,753 $2,829,396
2022 $3,868,231 $1,673,535 $90,375,925 $2,194,696
2021 $6,012,681 $1,384,643 $91,360,177 $4,628,038
2020 $3,408,590 $1,284,591 $84,453,858 $2,123,999
2019 $8,295,712 $1,148,778 $82,226,607 $7,146,934
2018 $5,390,871 $1,161,888 $74,712,692 $4,228,983
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