Center For Creative Land Recycling

EIN: 943302410 501(c)(3) Environment

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$2,282,145
Total Expenses
$2,118,799
Total Assets
$1,282,780
Net Assets
$1,087,481
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jean Hamerman
Phone
5109183374
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Center For Creative Land Recycling, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CENTER FOR CREATIVE LAND RECYCLING (CCLR) IS THE NATION'S LEADING NONPROFIT CHAMPIONING THE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE REUSE OF UNDERUTILIZED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPACTED PROPERTIES. IN THIS ROLE, CCLR EDUCATES, ADVOCATES, ASSISTS AND CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES THROUGH LAND RECYCLING.CCLR IS SINGULARLY FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING LOW-CAPACITY AND UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES THORUGH THE CHALLENGING LAND REUSE PROCESS. CCLR'S PROGRAM WORK INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS AND ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP COMMUNITIES SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS BROWNFIELD CHALLENGES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ASSISTANCE CCLR PROVIDES ENABLES COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO INDEPENDENTLY MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OF LAND RECYCLING. THE CCLR TEAM WORKS WITH A RANGE OF BROWNFIELD COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING RURAL AREAS STRUGGLING WITH ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OF CLOSED MILLS OR RAILS SITES, TRIBAL LANDS STRIVING FOR REVITALIZA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,706,461 Revenue: $1,054,058

WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CCLR EDUCATES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TRIBES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT THE LAND REUSE PROCESS AND PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS THROUGH TECHNICAL...

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WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CCLR EDUCATES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TRIBES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT THE LAND REUSE PROCESS AND PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS.CCLR IS THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BROWNFIELDS (TAB) PROVIDER TO EPA REGIONS 9 AND 10, SERVING THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, IDAHO, NEVADA, OREGON, THE PACIFIC ISLANDS, AND WASHINGTON. CCLR IS ALSO THE BROWNFIELDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER (BTAP) FOR DTSC'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT (TAG). IN THESE ROLES, CCLR PROVIDES COST-FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TRIBES, AND NONPROFITS INTERESTED IN DTSC FUNDING AS A CATALYST FOR CREATING MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE FUTURES FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES. FROM IDENTIFYING A COMMUNITY'S BROWNFIELD PROPERTIES TO RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS, CCLR'S TEAM OF EXPERTS ANSWER QUESTIONS, PROVIDES ADVICE AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTS AND CONNECTS PRACTITIONERS TO RESOURCES, ALONG EVERY STEP OF THE LAND RECYCLING PROCESS.CCLR'S WEBSITE-BASED ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, BEST PRACTICES, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BY STATE. THE RESOURCE CENTER IS UPDATED REGULARLY MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY CURRENT ON LAND RECYCLING TOPICS AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF BROWNFIELD REUSE.CCLR ALSO MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE UPCOMING EVENT AND WEBINAR LIST, BLOG, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE. CCLR SHARES ITS INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 SUBSCRIBERS AROUND THE COUNTRY IN MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $66,446 Revenue: $1,701

OTHER PROGRAMS: CCLR WORKS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH A RANGE OF ENTITIES TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION STAYS A THOUGHT LEADER ON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT. IT ALSO CONDUCTS A RANGE OF...

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OTHER PROGRAMS: CCLR WORKS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH A RANGE OF ENTITIES TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION STAYS A THOUGHT LEADER ON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT. IT ALSO CONDUCTS A RANGE OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO EXTEND ITS UNDERSTANDING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT FIELD AND HOW TO POSITION CCLR WITHIN THIS EVOLVING FIELD. CCLR COMANAGES THE NATIONAL BROWNFIELDS COALITION WITH SMART GROWTH AMERICA. CCLR ALSO REVIEWS POLICIES AND PRACTICES, ESPECIALLY IN CALIFORNIA THAT IMPACT REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED UNDER PROGRAM-OTHER ARE FUNDED THROUGH UNRESTRICTED GRANTS; NO FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDING IS USED TO SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,213,518
Program Service Revenue $1,055,759
Investment Income $12,868
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,282,145

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $774,322
Fundraising Expenses $35,814
Program Expenses $1,772,907
Other Expenses $1,344,477
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,118,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,282,145 $1,796,698 +0.3%
Expenses $2,118,799 $1,515,179 +0.4%
Net Income $163,346 $281,519 -0.4%
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
9
Employees
14
Volunteers
N/A

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
$177,459
Total Directors
11
$177,459
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEAN HAMERMAN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$171,125 $6,334 $177,459
DAVID HARNISH BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HASHEM VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHERY CLAYTON Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH SCHMALL Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GREENSFELDER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE KING Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN MCCARTY Former Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SCHARFMAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET VAN VILET Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS TARG 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,282,145 $2,118,799 $1,282,780 $163,346
2022 $1,796,698 $1,515,179 $1,030,768 $281,519
2021 $1,439,558 $1,060,086 $702,688 $379,472
2020 $719,568 $762,991 $334,337 $-43,423
2019 $971,332 $940,021 $377,140 $31,311
2018 $1,032,994 $1,082,102 $346,320 $-49,108
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