Placer Land Tr
- Assets
- $90.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Auburn, CA
- Founding
- 11/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 68-0223143
Organization Overview
Placer Land Tr is located in Auburn, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 06/2022, Placer Land Tr employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Placer Land Tr 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 06/2022, Placer Land Tr generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAND CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF PLACER LAND TRUST (PLT) IS TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL LAND FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE PLACER COUNTY REGION THROUGH ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF LAND AND/OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. OVER THIS FISCAL YEAR PLT HAS PROTECTED AN ADDITIONAL 394 ACRES THROUGH THREE PROJECTS, BRINGING THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF LAND PROTECTED TO 12,357 ACRES. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR INCLUDE 1) WHISKEY RUN RANCH EAST PRESERVE IS 197 PROTECTED ACRES OF A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CATTLE AND MIXED LIVESTOCK RANCH. THE LAND IS HIGH-QUALITY GRAZING LAND AMIDST BLUE OAK WOODLANDS AND ANNUAL GRASSLANDS, WITH A QUARTER-MILE STRETCH OF RACCOON CREEK RUNNING THROUGH THE RANCH. 2) DOTY CREEK RANCH PRESERVE IS 186 ACRES OF WORKING WALNUT ORCHARD AND IS NOW THE FIRST PERMANENTLY PROTECTED COMMERCIAL NUT ORCHARD IN PLACER COUNTY.
HABITAT STEWARDSHIP AND ENHANCEMENT-PLACER LAND TRUST ACTIVELY MANAGES PROPERTIES IT OWNS TO ENSURE PUBLIC BENEFIT IS PROTECTED FOR NOW AND FOREVER. WHERE AND WHEN CONDITIONS AND FUNDING ALLOW, WE WORK TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC VALUE OF OUR PROPERTIES BY RESTORING WILDLIFE HABITAT, CONTROLLING NON-NATIVE INVASIVE WEEDS, REDUCING FUEL LOADS, IMPROVING PUBLIC ACCESS, ETC. FOR EXAMPLE, WE OWN VERNAL POOL PRESERVES IN WESTERN PLACER COUNTY INCLUDING DOTY RAVINE AND SWAINSONS' GRASSLAND PRESERVES, ON WHICH WE PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES, CONTROL NON-NATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES, RESTORE AND ENHANCE VERNAL POOL AND ASSOCIATED HABITAT, REDUCE FUEL LOADS, AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL TOURS.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: WE BELIEVE THAT TIME SPENT IN NATURE GREATLY IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESEARCH SUPPORTS ITS MANY HEALTH BENEFITS. WE FOCUS ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS ON OUR PRESERVES, INCLUDING 1) BUILDING OF TRAILS FOR HIKING, RUNNING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND HORSEBACK RIDING; 2) VOLUNTEER DOCENT-LED HIKES AND TOURS; AS WELL AS OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW THE PUBLIC RECREATIONAL ACCESS; 3) PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER RECREATION AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION ENTITIES FOR PUBLIC EXPERIENCES AND 4) LAND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SCOTCH BROOM CLEARING, TREE PLANTING, OR TRAIL MAINTENANCE. OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE PRIMARILY VOLUNTEER-LED, AND TARGETED TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Darlington Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $145,559 |
Jim Haagen-Smit Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Pieper President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Gilliom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Fred Yeager Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rich Ferreria Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $2,248,101 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,242 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,248,101 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $864,563 |
| Investment income | $220,756 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $536,128 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,856 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,868,231 |
| 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. | $145,558 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,203 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $660,307 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,661 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,031 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,481 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,862 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,938 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,969 |
| Fees for services: Other | $106,674 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,424 |
| Information technology | $18,240 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,446 |
| Travel | $3,384 |
| 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 | $20,007 |
| Insurance | $15,943 |
| All other expenses | $41,957 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,673,535 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $857 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $933,110 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,187 |
| 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 | $17,565 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,701 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,508,661 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $76,753,844 |
| Total assets | $90,375,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $410,945 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $27,353 |
| 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 | $3,916,570 |
| Total liabilities | $4,354,868 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,116,222 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $82,904,835 |
| 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 | $90,375,925 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Placer Land Tr has recieved totaling $134,063.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Placer Community Foundation Auburn, CA PURPOSE: Open Space Preservation | $75,250 |
George W Bauer Family Foundation Cranford, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $14,500 |
Harvego Family Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION | $13,250 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA PURPOSE: LAND GRANT | $7,421 |
Clif Bar Family Foundation Saint Helena, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVING OPEN SPACES | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,397,327 |
| Earnings | -$832,528 |
| Net Contributions | $261,890 |
| Other Expense | $68,428 |
| Ending Balance | $4,758,261 |
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 |