Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Founding
- 05/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 86-0674350
Organization Overview
Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mcdowell Sonoran 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 06/2022, Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.9% 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
THE MCDOWELL SONORAN CONSERVANCY PRESERVES AND ADVANCES NATURAL OPEN SPACE THROUGH, SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE OUR SCIENTIFIC WORK IS TARGETED TO FOUR KEY AREAS, RESTORATION, INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES, HABITAT CONNECTIVITY AND PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY. IN ALL FOUR AREAS WE ARE COMPLETING LEADING EDGE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WITHIN THE MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE IN ADDITION TO PLAYING A REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE. ARID LAND AMOUNTS TO ALMOST 40 OF THE PLANET BUT IS THE LEAST RESEARCHED. OUR WORK ENGAGES SCIENTISTS, CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN APPRECIATING THE RISKS IN ADDITION TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT STEPS WE CAN ALL TAKE TO MITIGATE THESE THREATS.
EDUCATION OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TARGET FOUR GROUPS, YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND OUR VOLUNTEERS. COVID-19 FORCED US TO PIVOT TO ONLINE OFFERINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO ENSURE WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL AND IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCES. INFUSING OUR SCIENTIFIC WORK INTO OUR EDUCATION REMAINS CORE TO ENGAGING EVERYONE IN CONSERVATION. OUR YOUTH PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO DELIVER THE NEW ARIZONA SCIENCE STANDARDS, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THROUGH OUR IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAMS, WE CONNECT WITH OVER 20,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY.
STEWARDSHIP OUR 700 VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED TO DELIVER IN-PERSON PROGRAMS UNTIL COVID-19 CAUSED US TO PAUSE. THIS INCLUDED OVER 150 FREE PUBLIC GUIDED HIKES AND BIKE RIDES, PROVIDING TRAILHEAD AMBASSADORS AND EDUCATING YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE. THROUGH COVID-19 WE CONTINUED MAINTAINING 230 MILES OF TRAILS, BEING TRAIL AMBASSADORS AND OUR FULL RANGE OF CITIZEN SCIENCE ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTINUED OUR TWO NEWEST PROGRAMS,PROTECTING THE HISTORIC SITES WITHIN THE PRESERVE AND THE PARTNERING WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR FIREWISE PROGRAM. OUR STEWARDS CONTRIBUTED OVER 60,000 HOURS, VALUED AT OVER 1.6M OR 53 FULL TIME STAFF.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justin Owen Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $167,043 |
Jakki Casey Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $108,963 |
Shirley Baum Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Dewulf Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Trish Stark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Aker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $303,896 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,304,759 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,608,655 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $139,825 |
| Investment income | $4,333 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,393 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,588 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,763,794 |
| 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. | $327,819 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,451 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $634,138 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,386 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,102 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $83,909 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,800 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,714 |
| Advertising and promotion | $289 |
| Office expenses | $266,509 |
| Information technology | $48,919 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,185 |
| Travel | $30,003 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,397 |
| Interest | $1,555 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,132 |
| Insurance | $17,289 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,907,659 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $449,481 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $404,274 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $129,020 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,082,126 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,705 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,037 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $454,405 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $334,235 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $80,488 |
| Other assets | $16,200 |
| Total assets | $2,977,971 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,289 |
| 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 | $368,127 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $466,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $456,390 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,055,165 |
| 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 | $2,977,971 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy has recieved totaling $22,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harrington Family Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
William And Joanne Moeller Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
The Jacobus Family Foundation Greenwood, MN PURPOSE: PARK CONSERVATION | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $262,195 |
| Earnings | -$29,871 |
| Ending Balance | $232,324 |
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 |
Banning Ranch Conservancy Newport Beach, CA | $180,703 | $352,883 |
Arizona Land And Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,341,295 | $7,113,905 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA | $18,809,229 | $90,114 |
Sempervirens Fund Los Altos, CA | $44,886,574 | $9,236,785 |
Conservation Lands Foundation Durango, CO | $10,309,607 | $7,535,879 |
John Muir Land Trust Martinez, CA | $23,514,119 | $6,524,426 |