Sierra Watch is located in Nevada City, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 06/2024, Sierra Watch employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Watch 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 06/2024, Sierra Watch generated $512.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $497.4k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SIERRA WATCH SECURES CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES, MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, AND TIMELESS VALUES OF THE TAHOE SIERRA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SIERRA WATCH SECURES CONSERVATION OUTCOMES TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES, MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, AND TIMELESS VALUES OF THE TAHOE SIERRA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Van Landingham President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Murphy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Hand Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Orman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Norman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Welch Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $462,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,316 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,692 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,825 |
| 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 | -$91 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $512,742 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $275,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,783 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,998 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,827 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,287 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,931 |
| Office expenses | $9,625 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,362 |
| Travel | $4,640 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $989 |
| Interest | $4,048 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $282 |
| Insurance | $4,958 |
| All other expenses | $10,970 |
| Total functional expenses | $497,366 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,650 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $859,985 |
| 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 | $9,420 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,264 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $968,319 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,817 |
| 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 | $144,079 |
| Total liabilities | $150,896 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $534,223 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $283,200 |
| 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 | $968,319 |