Big Sur Land Trust
- Assets
- $48.2m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Founding
- 05/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-2473415
Organization Overview
Big Sur Land Trust is located in Monterey, CA. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Big Sur Land Trust employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sur Land 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 06/2022, Big Sur Land Trust generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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
BIG SUR LAND TRUSTS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LOVE OF LAND ACROSS GENERATIONS, CONSERVATION OF OUR UNIQUE MONTEREY COUNTY LANDSCAPES, AND ACCESS TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR ALL. SINCE 1978, WE HAVE CONSERVED OVER 40,000 ACRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION-SINCE 1978, WE HAVE CONSERVED OVER 40,000 ACRES THROUGHOUT MONTEREY COUNTY. IN 2020, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FOUND PEACE OF MIND SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY ON SOCIALLY DISTANCED HIKES AT BIG SUR LAND TRUST PROPERTIES. IN APRIL, WE CONSERVED 83.5 MAGNIFICENT ACRES AT PATRIARCH RIDGE IN CARMEL VALLEY. OUR CARR LAKE PARK PROJECTS NATIVE GARDEN CONTINUES TO THRIVE AT THE SITE IN SALINAS THANKS TO VOLUNTEER GARDENERS OF ALL AGES WHO PARTICIPATED IN PLANTING DAYS WHILE STAYING MASKED AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED. OUR OUTDOOR YOUTH PROGRAMS SHIFTED FROM HOSTING IN-PERSON CAMPS TO PROVIDING HUNDREDS OF KIDS EXPERIENCES WITH NATURE THROUGH VIDEOS AND ACTIVITY KITS. IN ADDITION BSLT OPENED TRAILS AT PATRIARCH RIDGE AND CONTINUED DILIGENTLY MANAGING INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGHOUT OUR CONSERVED PROPERTIES.
STEWARDSHIP - BIG SUR LAND TRUST (BSLT) EXPENDS FUNDS AND INITIATES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO BE EFFECTIVE STEWARDS OF BOTH THE BSLT'S PROTECTED ACREAGE AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. BSLT PROVIDES A HIGH STANDARD OF STEWARDSHIP FOR OUR ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND SCENIC FEATURES THAT DEFINE THE CHARACTER OF OUR PROPERTIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. STEWARDSHIP INCLUDES CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND AMENITIES THAT ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCE; THE STANDARD OF CARE BALANCES ECOLOGICAL HEALTH AND HUMAN USE OF THE LAND. AROUND 100,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED.
COMMUNITY - FUNDS ARE UTILIZED TO FACILITATE LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST RELATING TO PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT LANDS. IN ADDITION, LOCAL CONSERVATION SITES ARE BEING UTILIZED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR LOCAL YOUTH AND OTHER GROUPS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE CONNECTION OF PEOPLE WITH THE LAND. AROUND 100,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis CEO | Officer | 40 | $184,084 |
Richard Hamilton COO | Officer | 40 | $132,204 |
Rachel Saunders Dir. Conservation | 40 | $123,151 | |
Katharine L Mitchell-Mehle Development Dir | 40 | $121,350 | |
Andrea Manzo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Andrasick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Center For Community Advocacy Comm Outreach | 6/29/22 | $128,750 |
Contech Engineering Engineering | 6/29/22 | $108,978 |
Bw Engineering Engineering | 6/29/22 | $209,456 |
Bay Area Tree Specialists Tree Clearing | 6/29/22 | $114,900 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $856,478 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,321,081 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,124 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,177,559 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,990 |
| Investment income | $301,045 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $221,383 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$429,977 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,585 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,880 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,319,888 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,871 |
| 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. | $432,411 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,952 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,502,535 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $65,137 |
| Other employee benefits | $208,203 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,907 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $112,144 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,532 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $102,518 |
| Fees for services: Other | $921,380 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,081 |
| Information technology | $83,781 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,378 |
| Travel | $19,393 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,691 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $74,830 |
| Insurance | $81,509 |
| All other expenses | $33,663 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,203,946 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $662,655 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,530,559 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $701,337 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $165,736 |
| 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 | $59,515 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,826,428 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,452,087 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,785,003 |
| Total assets | $48,183,320 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $397,543 |
| 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 | $70,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,200 |
| Total liabilities | $470,743 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,592,155 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,120,422 |
| 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 | $48,183,320 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Big Sur Land Trust has awarded $57,585 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Monterey, CA PURPOSE: Improve parking at Pt Lobos reserve | $50,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: Earth Advocacy Program | $7,585 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Big Sur Land Trust has recieved totaling $55,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J & M Foundation Salinas, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Miller-Allen Charitable Foundation Inc Pebble Beach, CA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,811,796 |
| Earnings | -$1,805,483 |
| Net Contributions | $150,000 |
| Other Expense | $465,904 |
| Ending Balance | $8,690,409 |
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 |