EASTERN SIERRA LAND TRUST

EIN: 770566099 501(c)(3) Environment

BISHOP, CA

Total Revenue
$1,002,280
Total Expenses
$1,174,626
Total Assets
$14,052,350
Net Assets
$13,987,021
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KAY OGDEN
Phone
7608734554
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EASTERN SIERRA LAND TRUST, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 2001, EASTERN SIERRA LAND TRUST (ESLT) WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERSTO PRESERVE VITAL LANDS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA REGION FOR THEIR SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL,NATURAL, RECREATIONAL, HISTORICAL, AND WATERSHED VALUES. ESLT RECOGNIZES THAT THELAND WE SHARE HAS LONG BEEN USED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, AND WE WORK TO PRESERVE AHEALTHY BALANCE OF USES FROM RANCHING TO HIKING, WILDLIFE HABITATS TO FAVORITEFISHING SPOTS THAT CAN BE SUSTAINED FOREVER, ENSURING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY ANDHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. ESLT WORKS TO HELP FAMILIES IN THE FACEOF PRESSURES TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES. WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERSTO PROTECT THE REGIONS CRITICAL HABITATS. WE WORK TO OFFER THE ENTIRE EASTERN SIERRA COMMUNITY, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OUR TREASURED LANDS, WILDLIFE AND A RURAL HERITAGE.AS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, ESLT MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE, TRUST AND PERMANENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $827,262

Established in 2001, and recognized as a nationally-accredited land trust in 2010, with a recent renewal of accreditation in 2022, the Eastern Sierra Land Trust holds itself to rigorous standards of...

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Established in 2001, and recognized as a nationally-accredited land trust in 2010, with a recent renewal of accreditation in 2022, the Eastern Sierra Land Trust holds itself to rigorous standards of excellence in order to uphold trust and ensure that our conservation efforts are permanent.Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) works to permanently safeguard the Eastern Sierras treasured landscapes for generations to come. Through conservation partnerships with willing landowners, we protect Eastern Sierra lands for their scenic, agricultural, natural, recreational, historic, and watershed values. In our 23 years of service to our community, ESLT has protected more than 23,000 acres of critically important wildlife habitat, scenic marvels, and agricultural resources against the threat of poorly planned development and sprawl through our working farms and ranches, critical habitats, and stewardship programs.

Program 2

ESLTs Community Connections Program provides people of all ages with opportunities to connect with the land and cultivate a spirit of stewardship. In 2023, the program hosted 18 public events...

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ESLTs Community Connections Program provides people of all ages with opportunities to connect with the land and cultivate a spirit of stewardship. In 2023, the program hosted 18 public events, certified 6 new pollinator gardens, and held 20 youth education events. Public events included GardenFest, World Migratory Day Naturalist Walk, and involvement in the Bishop Pride Festival and Bluesapalooza at Mammoth Lakes. ESLT organized highway cleanups at Highway 395 and participated in the Great Sierra River Cleanup at the Artesian Wells. With 6 new gardens certified in 2023, the Eastside Pollinator Garden Project grew to a total of 171 pollinator gardens. Pollinator Mixers were also held throughout the summer, gathering interested gardeners and members of the community.Sunflower Kids a program that educates Bishop Elementary third-graders about pollinators, native plants, and gardening and the Earth Day Youth Art Contest continued in 2023.

Program 3

ESLTs Land Conservation Program continued to work with federal, state, and local conservation partners to help protect private lands containing agricultural, ecological, historical, and cultural...

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ESLTs Land Conservation Program continued to work with federal, state, and local conservation partners to help protect private lands containing agricultural, ecological, historical, and cultural value. In 2023, ESLT completed the Desert Creek Ranch conservation easement in Nevada, protecting 1,128 acres of land, utilizing partner funding from Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), and a donation from the landowner. ESLT continued to monitor its growing portfolio of 26 conservation projects, totaling over 21,000 acres of conserved land in accordance with the Land Trust Alliance Standards and practices. The organization gathered volunteers for Stewardship Days at Conway Ranch and Green Creek Preserve and made significant headway with invasive weed management and meadow restoration. In addition, three ranch tours were offered as part of the 2023 Lands and Legacy Celebration.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $578,138
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $325,418
Other Revenue $98,724
TOTAL REVENUE $1,002,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $843,311
Fundraising Expenses $92,553
Program Expenses $827,262
Other Expenses $331,315
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,174,626

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,002,280 $778,046 +0.3%
Expenses $1,174,626 $805,152 +0.5%
Net Income $-172,346 $-27,106 +5.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
12
Volunteers
73

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
$155,823
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAY OGDEN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$155,823 $0 $155,823
Leslie Hunewill Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Patrick Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cyd Jenefsky Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Sharp Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Bartley Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Fran Hunt BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Burns BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Kattelmann Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marta Kurland Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brynn Pewtherer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tony Taylor Emeritus 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Nelson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Keller Board Member 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,002,280 $1,174,626 $14,052,350 $-172,346
2022 $778,046 $805,152 $13,324,210 $-27,106
2021 $1,487,588 $733,608 $15,273,078 $753,980
2020 $2,418,170 $759,640 $14,503,220 $1,658,530
2019 $3,793,275 $807,877 $12,857,424 $2,985,398
2018 $6,213,767 $641,649 $9,435,763 $5,572,118
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