Death Valley Conservancy
- Assets
- $30.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 01/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-2551221
Organization Overview
Death Valley Conservancy is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (N11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Death Valley Conservancy employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Death Valley Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK AND ITS RESOURCES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEATH VALLEY FUND - TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AROUND THE PARK AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. FOR 2021, PROJECTS INCLUDE:THE DVC'S "DEATH VALLEY FUND" (DVF) HOSTED THE FIRST IN-PERSON "PARK PARTNERS" EVENT SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC AT THE FURNACE CREEK INN IN NOV 2021, A GATHERING OF NPS, GOVERNMENT LEADERS, NPO STAFF, BUSINESS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH CONNECTIONS TO DV NATL PARK. THE DVF ALSO FUNDED VR SCANNING OF SCOTTY'S CASTLE FOR A FUTURE VISITOR EXHIBIT AND EXPERIENCE.
RYAN CAMP: PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE HISTORICAL MINING CAMP OF RYAN, CA. TO RESTORE AND USE IT FOR EDUCATION AND A RESEARCH FACILITY. DURING 2021, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPENT $507 TO DEVELOP AND BUILD ASSETS RELATED TO RYAN CAMP, INCLUDING A MAJOR PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH/REC HALL & AUX WATER STORAGE. THESE ITEMS HAVE BEEN CAPITALIZED AND ARE BEING DEPRECIATED OVER THEIR USEFUL LIVES.ONGOING INVESTMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION PLAN PROJECTS FOR THE CHURCH/REC HALL, HOUSE #5, WAREHOUSE, BUNKHOUSES,INFRASTRUCTURE, FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS AND HISTORIC WATER SYSTEMS, ETC.RESEARCH AND DRAFTING FOR SUBMISSION OF RYAN AS AN HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUES.
THE DVC PRODUCED AND MAINTAINS A FUNCTIONING SET OF REPRODUCTIONS OF THE 1880'S ERA WORLD-FAMOUS 20 MULE TEAM DEATH VALLEY BORAX WAGONS FOR USE IN DEMONSTRATIONS, PARADES, AND LIVING HISTORY DISPLAYS AND EDUCATION.THE 20-MULE TEAM AND OUR REPRODUCTION DEATH VALLEY WAGONS IN THE ANNUAL NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED "MULE DAYS" CELEBRATIONS IN BISHOP, CA. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE "LAWS MUSEUM AND THE "AMERICAN MULE MUSEUM", WHERE THE WAGONS ARE ON PERMANENT PUBLIC DISPLAY WHEN NOT OUT AT EVENTS.THE DVC CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER, THE LAWS MUESUM WITH GRANTS TOWARD THEIR COLLECTION ASSETS WITH TIES TO OUR SHARED DEATH VALLEY HERITAGE - THE DVRR BRILL CAR#5 STRUCTURE ENDOWMENT ($10,000) AND THE 20-MULE TEAM WAGON BARN STRUCTURE ENDOWMENT ($10,000).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Henry Golas Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Scott Smith Superintendent Of Ryan | 40 | $110,551 | |
Preston Chiaro President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Krusmark Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $258,614 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $258,614 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,247,883 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $712,232 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,218,729 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $178,378 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,420 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,291 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,113 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,098 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $178,550 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,300 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,175 |
| Office expenses | $6,789 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,852 |
| 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 | $96,491 |
| Insurance | $65,020 |
| All other expenses | $33,032 |
| Total functional expenses | $856,003 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,378 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,085,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,412,646 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,600 |
| Total assets | $30,770,823 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,488 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $9,488 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,613,331 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,148,004 |
| 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 | $30,770,823 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Death Valley Conservancy has recieved totaling $5,134.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Elisha-Bolton Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: CURRENT OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $134 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $20,191,525 |
| Earnings | $2,584,472 |
| Ending Balance | $22,775,997 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Green Hills Memorial Park Endowment Care Trust Fund Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $83,462,233 | $9,095,852 |
Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation Reno, NV | $100,630 | $4,549,050 |
Valley Of The Sun Bowl Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | $1,083,776 | $4,579,117 |
Outward Bound California San Francisco, CA | $5,260,897 | $5,231,373 |
Los Angeles Parks Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $6,042,813 | $2,779,556 |
The Scga Foundation Studio City, CA | $5,068,543 | $2,522,992 |
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Reno, NV | $433,381 | $1,831,292 |
Youth Tennis San Diego San Diego, CA | $3,088,296 | $1,446,054 |
Elings Park Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $8,528,099 | $3,756,645 |
Vegas Jr Golden Knights Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $277,565 | $1,461,319 |
Kukuiolono Park Trust Estate Honolulu, HI | $5,322,093 | $1,327,983 |
Death Valley Conservancy Pasadena, CA | $30,770,823 | $2,218,729 |