Big Sur Land Trust

EIN: 942473415 501(c)(3) Environment

Monterey, CA

Total Revenue
$10,380,116
Total Expenses
$5,726,230
Total Assets
$55,035,787
Net Assets
$54,390,950
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis
Phone
8316255523
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Big Sur Land Trust, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $10.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.7M, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Big Sur Land Trust is to inspire love of the land and conservation of our treasured landscapes.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,711,619 Revenue: $64,055

Planning and Conservation - Investigation and assessment of properties for possible acquisition such as Basin Ranch, Hiss Parcel, and a percentage interest of Martin Dunes. Examples of investigation...

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Planning and Conservation - Investigation and assessment of properties for possible acquisition such as Basin Ranch, Hiss Parcel, and a percentage interest of Martin Dunes. Examples of investigation and assessment include but are not limited to title and legal review, minerals assessment, habitat assessment, legal document drafting, and other research and transaction negotiation activities. Work towards the restoration of habitats, floodplains and other environmentally sensitive landscapes including Carr lake and the Carmel River.

Program 2
Expenses: $993,088

Community - Funds are utilized to facilitate local community projects on the central coast relating to protection and conservation of significant lands. In addition, local conservation sites are...

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Community - Funds are utilized to facilitate local community projects on the central coast relating to protection and conservation of significant lands. In addition, local conservation sites are being utilized to promote healthy communities by providing meaningful outdoor experiences for local youth and other groups in order to enhance the connection of people with the land. Planning and development of a new community park in Salinas, CA. Around 100,000 people benefited.

Program 3
Expenses: $860,973 Revenue: $10,721

Stewardship - Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) expends funds and initiates community partnerships to be effective stewards of both the BSLT's protected acreage as well as other important public and private...

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Stewardship - Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) expends funds and initiates community partnerships to be effective stewards of both the BSLT's protected acreage as well as other important public and private lands. BSLT provides a high standard of stewardship for our ecological, cultural and scenic features that define the character of our properties and contribute to our natural and cultural heritage. Stewardship includes care of the facilities and amenities that ensure a high quality visitor experience; the standard of care balances ecological health and human use of the land. Around 100,000 people benefited.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,605,597
Program Service Revenue $74,776
Investment Income $2,321,542
Other Revenue $378,201
TOTAL REVENUE $10,380,116

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $302,289
Salaries & Benefits $2,821,747
Fundraising Expenses $422,373
Program Expenses $4,288,233
Other Expenses $2,602,194
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,726,230

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $10,380,116 $5,319,888 +1.0%
Expenses $5,726,230 $4,203,946 +0.4%
Net Income $4,653,886 $1,115,942 +3.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
32
Volunteers
60

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
7
$405,290
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis CEO 40.00
Officer
$201,398 $51,537 $252,935
Richard Hamilton Prior COO 40.00
Officer
$152,355 $0 $152,355
Rachel Saunders Dir. Conservation 40.00
$129,923 $13,615 $143,538
Katharine L Mitchell-Mehle Development Dir 40.00
$123,000 $7,098 $130,098
Patrick Riparetti Stewardship Dir. 40.00
$105,732 $13,933 $119,665
Hans Buder Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Andrasick Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Krista Hanni PhD Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carmen Gil Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adrienne Laurent Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Tovar Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yuri Anderson Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Boitano Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joel Hernandez Laguna Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Gamble Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Lewallen PhD Vice-Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Oda Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Lee Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alfred Munoz Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pinney Allen Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Manzo Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Eigen CFO/COO 40.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $10,380,116 $5,726,230 $55,035,787 $4,653,886
2022 $5,319,888 $4,203,946 $48,183,320 $1,115,942
2021 $3,117,061 $3,505,717 $50,584,492 $-388,656
2020 $4,630,250 $3,782,058 $47,120,038 $848,192
2019 $6,437,219 $3,406,407 $46,075,695 $3,030,812
2018 $6,203,940 $3,664,737 $42,073,802 $2,539,203
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