The California Land Conservancy

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Edwin Sauls

Phone

7143295786

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The California Land Conservancy, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $32K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 111% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $16K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

The primary mission of The California Land Conservancy is the preservation, protection, or enhancement of land in its natural, historic, agricultural, forested, or open-space condition or use.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,250

The organizations program accomplishments related to other lands include serving as a facilitator and holder of mitigation lands and conservation easements for development projects, including...

The organizations program accomplishments related to other lands include serving as a facilitator and holder of mitigation lands and conservation easements for development projects, including residential, commercial, renewable energy, utilities, etc. Also, the Organization has facilitated the acquisition and donation of private property for the purpose of mitigation and conservation.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,850

The Organization continued the preservation of the Cottonwood Preserve. This included preservation of lands on a combined total of over 50 acres, including restoration of approximately 8 acres of...

The Organization continued the preservation of the Cottonwood Preserve. This included preservation of lands on a combined total of over 50 acres, including restoration of approximately 8 acres of desert wash scrub and 20 acres of native plant communities.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,200

The Organization continued the preservation of the Wilson Creek Conservation easement. This included oversight on the related lands to ensure the property is preserved in its natural, scenic, open...

The Organization continued the preservation of the Wilson Creek Conservation easement. This included oversight on the related lands to ensure the property is preserved in its natural, scenic, open condition to maintain its ecological, historical, visual and educational values, which are of importance to the people of Riverside County and the State of California.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $31,752

Other Revenue $425

TOTAL REVENUE $32,177

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,300

Other Expenses $16,578

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,578

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$32,177	$15,281	+1.1%
Expenses	$16,578	$36,890	-0.6%
Net Income	$15,599	$-21,609	-1.7%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Edwin Sauls	Chair/CEO	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Elisabeth Sauls	Secretary/Treas	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Wayne White	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Juan Hernandez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Carroll	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jacob Booher	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicole Dailey	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	$32,177	$16,578	$2,744,139	$15,599
2023	$15,281	$36,890	$2,728,645	$-21,609
2022	$27,430	$17,565	$2,747,723	$9,865
2021	$25,715	$14,722	$2,763,776	$10,993
2020	$69,503	$25,722	$2,752,783	$43,781
2019	$19,765	$5,833	$2,709,002	$13,932
2018	$7,352	$23,788	$2,719,009	$-16,436