The Trust For Public Land Action Fund is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trust For Public Land Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Trust For Public Land Action Fund generated $452.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.1k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Trust For Public Land Action Fund has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $844,199. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NONPROFIT SUPPORT OF PARK AND CONSERVATION FUNDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND ACTION FUND ASSISTED IN LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE CAMPAIGNS IN 4 STATES AND PARTICIPATED IN STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION FUNDING IN 6 STATES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Caroline P Niemczyk Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Whitney Hatch Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephan Baird Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Page Knudsen Cowles Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Reeve Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Cashdan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Media Analysis Advertising | 3/30/15 | $150,030 |
Mcdonald Hopkins Government Strategies Lobbying | 3/30/15 | $150,011 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $259,340 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $169,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $428,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,083 |
| Investment income | $85 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $452,808 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $73,452 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $39,004 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,350 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $203,501 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,518 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $16 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $6,178 |
| Total functional expenses | $384,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $941,425 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $342,863 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $213,310 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,026 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,499,624 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $603,162 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $218,543 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $821,705 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,662 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $501,257 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,499,624 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Trust For Public Land Action Fund has awarded $67,202 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KEEP DENVER STRONG PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | $6,000 |
VOTE YES FOR CLEAN AIR WATER & WILDLIFE PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
YES FOR TRAILS OPEN SPACES AND PARKS PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $36,202 |
WWRC ACTION FUND PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |