Escondido Creek Conservancy
- Assets
- $55.1m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Escondido, CA
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0497525
Organization Overview
Escondido Creek Conservancy is located in Escondido, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 12/2021, Escondido Creek Conservancy employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Escondido Creek 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 12/2021, Escondido Creek Conservancy generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED. THE ECC SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMPATIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION WITHIN THE WATERSHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. THE ECC HAS FORMED ALLIANCES WITH LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE INVALUABLE RESOURCES INTRINSIC TO THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL, RESTORATION, AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROJECT, BY THE ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY (CONSERVANCY), WILL ADDRESS INVASIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES ACROSS THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY. IT WILL PRIMARILY UTILIZE MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF INVASIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANTS IN NATURE PRESERVES OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE GRANTEE, IN RIPARIAN AREAS, ALONG 8 MILES OF ESCONDIDO CREEK, FROM UPPER TO MID WATERSHED. IT WILL ALSO TREAT INVASIVE PLANTS ON NEIGHBORING, PRIVATELY-OWNED LANDS IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH WATERSHED-SCALE CONTROL OF CERTAIN PLANTS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION. RETREATMENTS AND MONITORING OF PROGRESS WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE OF GAINS. THE WORK WILL INCLUDE CUTTING WITH HAND TOOLS AND CHAINSAWS, PAINTING AND/OR TARGETED SPRAYING OF STUMPS WITH HERBICIDES, REPLANTING WITH NATIVE RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN A FEW SELECTED AREAS, AND WORKING WITH NEIGHBORS FOR TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: THE CONSERVANCY SOUGHT AND WON A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP PRELIMINARY DESIGNS (30% DESIGN LEVEL) TO RESTORE ESCONDIDO CREEK THROUGH GRAPE DAY PARK. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE AN ENGINEERED DESIGN FOR A PILOT PROJECT TO ILLUSTRATE HOW THE 6+ MILE CONCRETE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL COULD LOOK AND FUNCTION IF RESTORED. THE 30% DESIGN LEVEL IS CONSIDERED A SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING MILESTONE, AS IT ENABLES THE LARGER PROJECT COSTS TO BE ESTIMATED ONCE A DESIGN IS RENDERED TO 30%.
REIDY CREEK RESTORATION & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: THE PORTION OF REIDY CREEK, BEHIND THE ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT, HAS BECOME AN AREA OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERN OVER THE LAST DECADE DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED ENCAMPMENTS AND RESULTANT TRASH AND WATER POLLUTION. IN RECENT YEARS, THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO HAS BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. LAST YEAR, THE CITY AND CALFIRE BEGAN A PROGRAM TO REDUCE NON-NATIVE PLANTS IN REIDY CREEK, WHICH HAS GREATLY IMPROVED THE AREA. THIS SEPTEMBER, THE CONSERVANCY IS BEGINNING A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM TO REMOVE HUNDREDS OF NON-NATIVE TREES AND PLANTS THAT ARE CHOKING THE CREEK AND TAKING UP SPACE THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE USED BY NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE. THE CONSERVANCY WILL ALSO BE INVOLVING LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE RESTORATION AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE CREEK. WE'RE EXCITED FOR THE UPCOMING CHANGES FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND GRATEFUL TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE FOR FUNDING THE PROJECT.
GENERAL PROGRAMS: INCLUDING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON WATERSHED ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Van Leer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $119,959 |
Leonard Wittwer President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Richard Murphy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Vicky Taylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Betsy Keithley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jeff Swenerton Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,962,873 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $919,219 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,882,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $195,616 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,569 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,089,005 |
| 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. | $133,945 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,978 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $579,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,267 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,238 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,487 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,990 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,201 |
| Fees for services: Other | $296,170 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,937 |
| Office expenses | $19,742 |
| Information technology | $9,215 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,447 |
| Travel | $11,291 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,285 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,397 |
| Insurance | $30,065 |
| All other expenses | $101 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,530,736 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $427,038 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50,254 |
| 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 | $4,259 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,123,320 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,611,388 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,894,902 |
| Total assets | $55,111,161 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,463 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,846 |
| 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 | $91,309 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,141,393 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,878,459 |
| 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 | $55,111,161 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Escondido Creek Conservancy has recieved totaling $12,835.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $12,600 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $235 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,181,510 |
| Earnings | $201,723 |
| Other Expense | $52,850 |
| Ending Balance | $1,330,383 |
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 |