Save The Redwoods League
- Assets
- $144.3m
- Revenue
- $41.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 12/1921
- Data as of
- 03/2020
- EIN
- 94-0843915
Organization Overview
Save The Redwoods League is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1921. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2020, Save The Redwoods League employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 03/2020, Save The Redwoods League generated $41.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.6m during the year ending 03/2020. While expenses have increased by 13.3% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2015, Save The Redwoods League has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $10,630,920. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LEAGUE PROTECTS AND RESTORES REDWOOD FORESTS AND CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THESE NATURAL WONDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROTECT REDWOOD FORESTLAND THROUGH FEE ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, SUPPORTED BY OUR SCIENCE-BASED VIBRANT FOREST PLAN AND OTHER TOOLS. ACQUISITION OF 530-ACRE ALDER CREEK SECURES PROTECTION FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST REMAINING PRIVATELY-OWNED GIANT SEQUOIA PROPERTY. THE LEAGUE WILL OWN IT FOR FIVE TO TEN YEARS BEFORE INCORPORATING IT INTO THE GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT. FEE ACQUISITION OF THE MISTIER AND NESSET PROPERTIES ALONG FRESHWATER RIDGE, WHICH SEPARATES REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK AND HUMBOLDT LAGOONS STATE PARK, COMBINED WITH THE NEARBY LEAGUE-HELD BATHHURST AND MILLER PROPERTIES, SECURES A 90-ACRE NATURAL CORRIDOR, SAFEGUARDING MIXED-CONIFER FOREST AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THESE FOUR PROPERTIES WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARK.
WE RESTORE YOUNG, RECOVERING REDWOOD FORESTS THROUGH ACTIVE FOREST STEWARDSHIP AND CONTINUE TO RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES FOR RESTORATION FORESTRY. OUR REDWOODS RISING INITIATIVE WITH REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RECENTLY BEGAN THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE, AND HAS ALREADY CONDUCTED RESTORATION THINNING ON 150 ACRES OF SECOND-GROWTH FORESTS AND REMOVED ONE MILE OF ROADWAY. THE LEAGUE ALSO MANAGED PRESCRIBED BURNS IN THE MATTOLE WATERSHED IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY, ON OUR BEAVER CREEK PROPERTY IN THE SIERRA NEVADA, OUR BIG RIVER MENDOCINO OLD-GROWTH REDWOODS PROPERTY AND AT SAN VICENTE REDWOODS IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. OUR REDWOODS AND CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVE CONFIRMED THE EXCEPTIONAL CARBON STORAGE CAPACITY OF REDWOOD FORESTS, INCLUDING RAPIDLY RECOVERING SECOND-GROWTH FORESTS.
WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE PEACE AND BEAUTY OF THE CALIFORNIA REDWOODS. THE LEAGUE STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON A WALKWAY AT THE GROVE OF TITANS IN JEDEDIAH SMITH REDWOODS STATE PARK; CONTINUED RENOVATION OF THE BIG BASIN NATURE MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER; NEARED COMPLETION OF THE PFEIFFER FALLS TRAIL IN PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK; AND RENOVATED THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA GROVE IN HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK. WE DEEPENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL CALIFORNIA TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND ESTABLISHED A TRIBAL ENGAGEMENT WORK GROUP. WE BROUGHT 2,500 STUDENTS TO THE REDWOOD FOREST AND INTRODUCED 17,000 STUDENTS TO CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS'S PORTS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel M Hodder President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $273,161 |
Rolando Cohen Cfo/coo | Officer | 40 | $222,691 |
Tim Whalen Chief Development Officer | 40 | $210,578 | |
Suzanne Moss Campaign Director | 40 | $198,539 | |
Paul Ringgold Chief Program Officer | 40 | $195,041 | |
Harry Pollack General Counsel & Asst Sec | Officer | 40 | $172,019 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Anchor Qea Llc Compliance & Permitting | 3/30/20 | $416,707 |
Klamath River Construction Walter Lara Land Improvements | 3/30/20 | $257,289 |
K2d Strategies Llc Marketing & Fundraising | 3/30/20 | $113,402 |
Shute Mihaly & Weinberger Llp Legal Services | 3/30/20 | $101,387 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $565,986 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,993,950 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,006,372 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,019,436 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,566,308 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $80,500 |
| Investment income | $1,772,976 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,406 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,996,704 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,442 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $41,553,584 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,691,022 |
| 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. | $849,735 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,377 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,678,639 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $326,327 |
| Other employee benefits | $588,436 |
| Payroll taxes | $386,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,508 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,377 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $29,066 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $389,991 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $133,722 |
| Fees for services: Other | $706,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $286,607 |
| Information technology | $217,198 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $923,469 |
| Travel | $304,440 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $617,830 |
| Interest | $19,407 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $236,399 |
| Insurance | $73,430 |
| All other expenses | $809,746 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,632,771 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,373,197 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,799,115 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,497,959 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $84,448 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $38,611 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $218,858 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,997,262 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $50,617,369 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,717,347 |
| Total assets | $144,344,166 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,740,651 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,367,401 |
| 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 | $2,100,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $258,144 |
| Total liabilities | $6,466,196 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,015,757 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,862,213 |
| 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 | $144,344,166 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Save The Redwoods League has awarded $3,590,977 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: RESTORATION GRANT & PARK SUPPORT GRANT | $2,240,480 |
Arcata, CA PURPOSE: RESTORATION APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS, CLIMATE CHANGE GRANT, & RESEARCH GRANT | $486,642 |
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSE: TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, GROVE GRANT, & PARK SUPPORT GRANT | $466,000 |
Davis, CA PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $263,662 |
Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $44,780 |
FORTUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $31,812 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 40 grants that Save The Redwoods League has recieved totaling $2,765,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE CASCADE CREEK PROPERTY ACQUISITION | $2,000,000 |
Fred Maytag Family Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Greene Van Arsdale Foundation San Mateo, CA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | $200,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $119,625 |
William And Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc Redondo Beach, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $37,000 |
The John And Frank Sparacio Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,012,946 |
| Earnings | -$203,229 |
| Ending Balance | $809,717 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Save The Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | $144,344,166 | $41,553,584 |
Rainforest Action Network San Francisco, CA | $9,938,723 | $9,796,344 |
Coos Forest Protective Association Coos Bay, OR | $3,574,451 | $5,182,535 |
Stand San Francisco, CA | $2,573,427 | $4,385,280 |
Mongabayorg Corporation Menlo Park, CA | $4,063,645 | $2,987,708 |
Project For Resilient Communities Santa Barbara, CA | $729,902 | $3,002,082 |
Fire Safe Council Of Nevada County Inc A Public Benefit Corporation Grass Valley, CA | $1,151,309 | $3,379,215 |
Sacramento Tree Foundation Incorporated Sacramento, CA | $2,548,355 | $3,324,839 |
Fred M Van Eck Forest Foundation For Purdue University San Francisco, CA | $22,351,855 | $2,618,825 |
Redding Stem Academy Redding, CA | $1,722,191 | $2,539,619 |
World Forestry Center Inc Portland, OR | $19,892,067 | $1,721,357 |
Western Forestry & Conservation Association Portland, OR | $1,695,480 | $2,438,985 |