Rivers & Lands Conservancy
- Assets
- $43.3m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Riverside, CA
- Founding
- 02/1989
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 33-0294311
Organization Overview
Rivers & Lands Conservancy is located in Riverside, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Rivers & Lands Conservancy employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rivers & Lands Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Rivers & Lands Conservancy generated $8.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RIVERS & LANDS CONSERVANCY CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITY TO NATURAL, WILD, AND OPEN SPACES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LAND ACQUISITION AND LAND STWEARDSHIP PROJECTS: GENERAL PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE HABITAT AND OPEN SPACE LANDS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF OPEN SPACE AND HABITAT LANDS TO ENSURE THEIR CONSERVATION IN PERPETUITY OR HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; INCLUDES BOTH LANDS HELD IN FEE TITLE AND HELD UNDER CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION: DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND ASSOCIATED RESOURCES. BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR OPEN SPACE AND NATURE IN OUR COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACHIEVED THROUGH ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER EVENTS TO CLEANUP PROPERTIES, INSTALLATION OF NATIVE PLANTS, AND GUIDED NATURE HIKES. EDUCATION ACHIEVED THROUGH ORGANIZED PROGRAM WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON OAK WOODLAND ECOLOGY AND COLLECT AND PLANT ACORNS FOR HABITAT RESTORATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca O'connor Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $73,984 |
Nicole Padron Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $58,794 |
John Easton Executive Director Until 05/2021 | Officer | 40 | $28,336 |
Stephen Osborn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dusty Williams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $50 |
| Fundraising events | $67,583 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,155,609 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,178,346 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,920,169 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,401,588 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $555,074 |
| Investment income | $410,151 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,197 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,088,156 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,617 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,433,251 |
| 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. | $192,814 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $387,841 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,182 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,703 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,349 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $132,647 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $120,072 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,104 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,477 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $15,697 |
| Insurance | $27,366 |
| All other expenses | $11,018 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,419,780 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,675,718 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $155,247 |
| 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 | $75,142 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,391,106 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,012,974 |
| Total assets | $43,310,187 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,611 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $580,608 |
| 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 | $2,997,985 |
| Total liabilities | $3,756,204 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,420,549 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,133,434 |
| 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 | $43,310,187 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rivers & Lands Conservancy has awarded $900,936 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PURPOSE: GRANT TO ASSIST WITH CONSERVATION OF OPEN SPACES IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $607,603 |
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PURPOSE: GRANT TO ASSIST WITH LAND ACQUISITION PURCHASE IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $293,333 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rivers & Lands Conservancy has recieved totaling $1,679.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: PROGRAM, STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATION/OUTREACH SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $179 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,303,424 |
| Earnings | $87,387 |
| Net Contributions | $659,874 |
| Other Expense | $222,256 |
| Ending Balance | $12,828,429 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | $126,171,704 | $34,591,756 |
Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | $48,073,426 | $13,750,403 |
Shasta Land Trust Redding, CA | $1,713,307 | $11,450,498 |
Center For Natural Lands Management Temecula, CA | $268,081,806 | $7,030,474 |
Truckee Donner Land Trust Truckee, CA | $49,860,390 | $8,251,860 |
Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | $148,685,880 | $11,621,099 |
Organic Materials Review Institute Eugene, OR | $2,429,450 | $7,163,991 |
Hiipaka Llc Haleiwa, HI | $26,440,527 | $11,083,496 |
Banning Ranch Conservancy Newport Beach, CA | $180,703 | $352,883 |
Arizona Land And Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,341,295 | $7,113,905 |
Ala Kahakai Trail Association Kamuela, HI | $15,140,176 | $6,288,942 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA | $18,809,229 | $90,114 |