Totals
- Total revenue
- $5,412,592
- Total expenses
- $5,599,331
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,979,888
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,074,437
- Investment income
- $333,656
- Other revenue
- $24,611
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,567,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,330,161
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $6,237,624
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $4,090,625
- Management and general expenses
- $584,695
- Fundraising expenses
- $924,011
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $4,090,625
Program services were 73.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$126,678
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$3,853,210
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$70,714
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2a · Program service revenue: Client services
total $1,074,437 · related or exempt $1,074,437
-
3 · Investment income
total $333,656 · excluded $333,656
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
-
11a · Other revenue: Other
total $24,611 · excluded $24,611
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$24,611
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
-
1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $590,789 · program services $268,837 · management and general $178,159 · fundraising $143,793
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,545,955 · program services $1,914,950 · management and general $207,040 · fundraising $423,965
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $118,524 · program services $90,466 · management and general $9,527 · fundraising $18,531
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $384,779 · program services $291,156 · management and general $29,881 · fundraising $63,742
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $229,847 · program services $165,031 · management and general $24,336 · fundraising $40,480
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $26,458 · management and general $26,458
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $60,000 · program services $60,000
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $705,023 · program services $694,433 · management and general $3,554 · fundraising $7,036
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $3,940 · program services $3,937 · management and general $1 · fundraising $2
-
13 · Office expenses
total $213,362 · program services $125,380 · management and general $14,744 · fundraising $73,238
-
14 · Information technology
total $95,354 · program services $46,060 · management and general $18,223 · fundraising $31,071
-
15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $332,123 · program services $227,461 · management and general $37,268 · fundraising $67,394
-
17 · Travel
total $65,488 · program services $58,919 · management and general $2,322 · fundraising $4,247
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $36,950 · program services $20,156 · management and general $2,230 · fundraising $14,564
-
20 · Interest
total $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $156,307 · program services $102,877 · management and general $18,997 · fundraising $34,433
-
23 · Insurance
total $34,432 · program services $20,962 · management and general $11,955 · fundraising $1,515
-
24e · All other expenses
total $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
-
1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $945,672 · end of year $1,319,050
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $258,313 · end of year $54,509
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $704,874 · end of year $511,892
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $384,213 · end of year $290,724
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $116,456 · end of year $138,032
-
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$806,454
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$330,017
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $616,472 · end of year $476,437
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $3,918,623 · end of year $3,971,907
-
12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $1,040,657 · end of year $805,234
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $365,818 · end of year $390,392
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $15,000 · end of year $15,000
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $1,180,099 · end of year $924,769
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,325,558 · end of year $3,258,325
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,098,805 · end of year $2,979,299
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
Sustainable Conservation currently drives collaborative solutions to meet the water needs of Californias environment, people, and economy for current and future generations with particular focus on advancing sustainable groundwater management and accelerating the stewardship of natural and working lands and waterways. A sustainable water future for California that supports a thriving economy is achievable. But, a future in which nature and people have access to clean, affordable, and reliable water is possible only by working with not against each other.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air and water. Every day, we bring together businesses, landowners, government, scientists and other nonprofits to steward the resources that we all depend on in ways that are just and make economic sense.
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California faces big challenges when it comes to our water supplies. Our limited and less reliable fresh water is being stretched to meet the needs of the environment and growing urban and farming demands, while our groundwater supplies are steadily declining. Sustainable Conservation advances promising practices, incentives and policies to help achieve long-term water sustainability in California. Our efforts mean reliable, affordable and clean water for irrigating the crops that feed the nation, healthy communities, and vibrant waterways that support diverse wildlife.
Expenses $2,054,474 · Revenue $866,575
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Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farmland and a critical tool for addressing Californias water challenges in the face of climate change. Were all connected by land, air, and water, and understanding how we can improve soil health will help us co-create a more sustainable California. In 2023, well address key opportunities in theSan Joaquin Valleyand theCentral Coast the states most productive agricultural regions with the greatest impacts to their water systems and watersheds. Regenerative soil health practices like cover cropping and high-carbon soil amendments can make a real difference in how our soils store water and nutrients, and even improve the quality and quantity of water thats returned to our aquifers and waterways.
Expenses $800,948
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California boasts iconic plants and animals, some found nowhere else on the planet, but more than 350 of these species and their habitats are threatened because weve significantly altered the states landscapes. This includes the destruction of 90% of Californias riparian forests and ongoing pollution in a vast majority of waterways. The good news is that all Californians, from private landowners to conservation groups to public agencies, can do a lot to restore these damaged places. We make it easier to restore our vital natural resources in a changing climate by partnering with government, NGOs and other restoration proponents to develop regulatory and policy incentives that accelerate the pace and scale of habitat restoration statewide. Our efforts help revive degraded waterways to boost clean water and habitat, and bring struggling species back from the brink.
Expenses $800,836 · Revenue $62,048
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
-
Ashley Boren
CEO
- Total calculated
- $218,283
- From this org
- $187,633
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $30,650
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $187,633
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $9,560
- Nontaxable benefits
- $21,090
- Filer's total
- $218,283
-
Michael Behrens
CDO
- Total calculated
- $188,685
- From this org
- $162,311
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $26,374
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $162,311
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $8,125
- Nontaxable benefits
- $18,249
- Filer's total
- $188,685
-
Gina Pacheu
CFO
- Total calculated
- $163,752
- From this org
- $136,697
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $27,055
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $136,697
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $7,650
- Nontaxable benefits
- $19,405
- Filer's total
- $163,752
-
Erika Lovejoy
Sr Program Dir AcR
- Total calculated
- $154,849
- From this org
- $130,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $24,849
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $130,000
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $6,600
- Nontaxable benefits
- $18,249
- Filer's total
- $154,849
-
Daniel Mountjoy
Sr Dir Water FF
- Total calculated
- $154,677
- From this org
- $122,400
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $32,277
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $122,400
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $6,120
- Nontaxable benefits
- $26,157
- Filer's total
- $154,677
-
Janet Merryweather
Dir Ind Giv & Lgcy
- Total calculated
- $153,620
- From this org
- $124,500
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $29,120
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $124,500
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $6,225
- Nontaxable benefits
- $22,895
- Filer's total
- $153,620
-
Ryan Flaherty
Sr Dir Circ Econ
- Total calculated
- $150,044
- From this org
- $128,094
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $21,950
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $128,094
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $7,050
- Nontaxable benefits
- $14,900
- Filer's total
- $150,044
-
Pinky Keswani
Chief People Offic
- Total calculated
- $137,213
- From this org
- $118,400
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $18,813
- Hours/week
- 40
-
Dan Dooley
Board Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jennifer Hernandez
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jon Reiter
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Laurie Dachs
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michael Frantz
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Leslie Friedman-Johnson
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jenny Hoang
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sally Liu
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Peter Kareiva
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ginger Oros
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Steve McCormick
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Adan Ortega
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Miles Reiter
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Isabel Montanez
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jeff Loomans
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Mohsen Mortada
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Independent compensation consultant
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 4 September 2024
- IRS schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source object
- 202432489349301523
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