Sequoia Riverlands Trust
- Assets
- $44.3m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Visalia, CA
- Founding
- 09/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 77-0347417
Organization Overview
Sequoia Riverlands Trust is located in Visalia, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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, Sequoia Riverlands Trust employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sequoia Riverlands Trust 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, Sequoia Riverlands Trust generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SRT ENGAGES LANDOWNERS, FARMERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN THE COUNTIES OF TULARE, FRESNO, KERN AND KINGS TO COLLABORATE ON LAND CONSERVATION THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA'S SOUTH CENTRAL VALLEY HEARTLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SRT PROVIDES MITIGATION SERVICES TO FIND AND ACQUIRE EITHER LAND OR EASEMENTS TO OFFSET DEVELOPMENT SITES. IN 2021 SRT ACQUIRED 720 ACRES OF MITIGATION FUNDED EASEMENTS, AND NOW HOLDS 29,983 ACRES IN PROTECTED LANDS. SRT'S CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP MANAGES AND MONITORS WILDLIFE HABITAT, PROTECTS OPEN SPACES, GUARDS AGAINST MISUSE OF LAND, AND PROMOTES HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES. NOT ONLY DOES STEWARDSHIP MANAGE EASEMENTS, IT MANAGES ITS OWN PRESERVES TOTALING 11,328 ACRES.
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: FIELD TRIPS, SEMINARS, WALKING TOURS AND SRT'S OWN EARTH ACADEMY PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH, FAMILIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL HISTORY OF OUR AREA, THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING OUR OPEN SPACES AND NATURAL RESOURCES. VOLUNTEERS HELP RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF OUR NATURE PRESERVES AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AMOUNT SUSTAINABILITY.
SRT'S POLICY DEPARTMENT COORDINATES WITH STAKEHOLDERS RANGING FROM FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO BUSINESS LEADERS, PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF UNDER SERVED COMMUNITIES TO BE SURE THAT WHEN KEY DECISIONS ARE MADE, THERE IS A VOICE FOR CONSERVATION AT THE TABLE. BY REACHING OUT TO OTHERS AND FINDING COMMON GROUND, WE HELP TO INFORM LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, WATER POLICY AND DECISIONS ABOUT CONSERVATION FUNDING. THANKS IN PART TO IN-DEPTH REPORTS RESEARCHED AND AUTHORED BY OUR DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND POLICY, SRT IS A LEADING VOICE ON POLICY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF HABITAT AND AGRICULTURAL LAND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judith Pohlman Finance Dir. | Officer | 40 | $73,960 |
Robert S Spear Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $69,656 |
Juliet Allen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Perkinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Roderick Meade Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Grant Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $571,383 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $977,195 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,548,578 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $504,376 |
| Investment income | $817,778 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $572,761 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,443,493 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,450 |
| 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. | $160,853 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,328 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,059,710 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,563 |
| Other employee benefits | $122,430 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,912 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $49,849 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,326 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $197,995 |
| Fees for services: Other | $79,904 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,596 |
| Office expenses | $112,909 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $35,044 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,704 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,624 |
| Insurance | $42,788 |
| All other expenses | $44,136 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,334,515 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,334 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $773,306 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $132,504 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,989 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $34,958 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,311 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,953,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,103,059 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $44,298,062 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $154,449 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $217,932 |
| 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 | $121,373 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $493,754 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,216,691 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,587,617 |
| 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 | $44,298,062 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sequoia Riverlands Trust has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James G Boswell Foundation Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $27,831,092 |
| Earnings | $2,874,560 |
| Admin Expense | $402,182 |
| Net Contributions | $385,648 |
| Ending Balance | $30,689,118 |
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 |