THE CALIFORNIA LAND STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE

EIN: 760772085 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NAPA, CA

Total Revenue
$4,160,837
Total Expenses
$3,403,097
Total Assets
$1,529,845
Net Assets
$1,516,582
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER KELLEY
Phone
7072531226
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CALIFORNIA LAND STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $758K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS BY USING SCIENCE AND INNOVATION TO COLLABORATE WITH FARMERS, GOVERNMENTS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SECURE THRIVING, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE LAND AND WATER SYSTEMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,125,023 Revenue: $4,145,557

COORDINATE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO DEVELOP LAND MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LAND AND WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION. THIS INCLUDES...

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COORDINATE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO DEVELOP LAND MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LAND AND WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION. THIS INCLUDES CURRENT YEAR PROGRAMS SUCH AS WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY, SOIL HEALTH, CREEK RESTORATION, WILDFIRE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY, INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES REMOVAL, FROST REGULATION AND REVEGETATION PROJECTS, WELL, CREEK AND RIVER MONITORING PROGRAMS AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY PLANS AND PROGRAMS. THE THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUSTAINABLE WATER EFFICIENCY AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAMS AND CREATING LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY RESILIENCE PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,401,194
Program Service Revenue $755,288
Investment Income $4,355
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,160,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $593,231
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,125,023
Other Expenses $2,809,866
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,403,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,160,837 $2,333,602 +0.8%
Expenses $3,403,097 $1,929,279 +0.8%
Net Income $757,740 $404,323 +0.9%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
5

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
2
$161,200
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEITH HORN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH BERKOWITZ TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCOISE PESCHON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KOBALL SECRETARY 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISE ASIMONT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KELLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$155,000 $6,200 $161,200
LAUREL MARCUS FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00
$30,092 $0 $30,092
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 $4,160,837 $3,403,097 $1,529,845 $757,740
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $891,925 $980,186 $326,493 $-88,261
2022 $771,294 $909,963 $418,970 $-138,669
2021 $729,396 $812,768 $549,836 $-83,372
2020 $704,152 $877,335 $631,537 $-173,183
2019 $3,350,599 $3,060,742 $804,798 $289,857
2018 $680,892 $664,696 $515,014 $16,196
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