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Ventura Land Trust

EIN 01-0769456 • 501(c)3 • Ventura, CA

Profile

The mission of the ventura land trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the ventura region for current and future generations.

PO Box 1284Ventura, CA 93002

venturalandtrust.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$127,120

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

79th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$14,805,148

Up $2,277,623 (+18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,633,631

Up $1,034,877 (+173%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$13,171,517

Up $1,242,746 (+10%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,194,109

Up $1,611,757 (+62%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,945,939

Up $821,738 (+39%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,248,170

Up $790,019 (+172%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $929,163Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $929,1632010Assets 2011: $857,789Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $857,7892011Assets 2012: $821,222Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $821,2222012Assets 2013: $817,888Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $817,8882013Assets 2014: $642,144Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $642,1442014Assets 2015: $610,428Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $610,4282015Assets 2016: $891,447Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $891,4472016Assets 2017: $2,022,893Liabilities 2017: $1,001,983Net Assets 2017: $1,020,9102017Assets 2018: $2,633,276Liabilities 2018: $1,026,512Net Assets 2018: $1,606,7642018Assets 2019: $6,175,357Liabilities 2019: $1,038,456Net Assets 2019: $5,136,9012019Assets 2020: $12,003,009Liabilities 2020: $1,940,377Net Assets 2020: $10,062,6322020Assets 2021: $13,301,062Liabilities 2021: $1,626,424Net Assets 2021: $11,674,6382021Assets 2022: $12,769,680Liabilities 2022: $1,241,283Net Assets 2022: $11,528,3972022Assets 2023: $12,527,525Liabilities 2023: $598,754Net Assets 2023: $11,928,7712023Assets 2024: $14,805,148Liabilities 2024: $1,633,631Net Assets 2024: $13,171,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,805,148
Liabilities$1,633,631
Net Assets$13,171,517
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $200,026Expenses 2010: $212,703Net Income 2010: -$12,6772010Revenue 2011: $76,131Expenses 2011: $143,980Net Income 2011: -$67,8492011Revenue 2012: $117,339Expenses 2012: $192,965Net Income 2012: -$75,6262012Revenue 2013: $124,196Expenses 2013: $191,211Net Income 2013: -$67,0152013Revenue 2014: -$18,262Expenses 2014: $186,069Net Income 2014: -$204,3312014Revenue 2015: $185,630Expenses 2015: $212,464Net Income 2015: -$26,8342015Revenue 2016: $628,877Expenses 2016: $379,833Net Income 2016: $249,0442016Revenue 2017: $463,710Expenses 2017: $373,246Net Income 2017: $90,4642017Revenue 2018: $1,031,204Expenses 2018: $592,266Net Income 2018: $438,9382018Revenue 2019: $4,532,338Expenses 2019: $953,603Net Income 2019: $3,578,7352019Revenue 2020: $6,077,735Expenses 2020: $1,109,321Net Income 2020: $4,968,4142020Revenue 2021: $2,870,898Expenses 2021: $1,293,606Net Income 2021: $1,577,2922021Revenue 2022: $1,494,515Expenses 2022: $1,585,021Net Income 2022: -$90,5062022Revenue 2023: $2,582,352Expenses 2023: $2,124,201Net Income 2023: $458,1512023Revenue 2024: $4,194,109Expenses 2024: $2,945,939Net Income 2024: $1,248,1702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,194,109
Expenses$2,945,939
Net Income$1,248,170
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,805,148
Liabilities
$1,633,631
Net assets
$13,171,517
Revenue
$4,194,109
Expenses
$2,945,939
Net income
$1,248,170
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.8$1.63$13.2$4.19$2.95$1.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$0.60$11.9$2.58$2.12$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$1.24$11.5$1.49$1.59$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$1.63$11.7$2.87$1.29$1.58
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$1.94$10.1$6.08$1.11$4.97
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.18$1.04$5.14$4.53$0.95$3.58
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$1.03$1.61$1.03$0.59$0.44
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.02$1.00$1.02$0.46$0.37$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.63$0.38$0.25
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.19$0.21$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.02$0.19$0.20
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$0.12$0.19$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$0.12$0.19$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.08$0.14$0.07
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.93$0.20$0.21$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,296,115
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve the hillsides, canyons, and open spaces that contribute to the natural enviroment and unique character of the city of buenaventura and the surrounding region for the benefit of present and future generations.

To permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the ventura region

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,309,345$10,340,235▲ $30,890
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$959,520$2,499,064▲ $1,539,544
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$458,596$1,074,780▲ $616,184
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$21,411$126,359▲ $104,948
Accounts Receivable$154,108$102,407▼ $51,701
Pledges and Grants Receivable$202,376$71,875▼ $130,501
Inventories for Sale or Use$17,167$16,180▼ $987
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,683$12,206▼ $34,477
Total Assets$12,527,525$14,805,148▲ $2,277,623
Other Assets Total$358,319$562,042▲ $203,723
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$424,147$735,341▲ $311,194
Other Liabilities$0$700,000▲ $700,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$174,607$198,290▲ $23,683
Total Liabilities$598,754$1,633,631▲ $1,034,877
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$10,500,813$11,064,186▲ $563,373
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,427,958$2,107,331▲ $679,373
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,928,771$13,171,517▲ $1,242,746
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,527,525$14,805,148▲ $2,277,623

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$10,219,436-$10,219,436
Equipment$78,938$110,121$189,059
Leasehold Improvements$41,861$15,827$57,688

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$889,718$143,100▲ $54,527$389,157$698,188
2023$593,308$250,000▲ $46,410-$889,718
2022$465,078$150,000▼ $21,770-$593,308
2021$297,517$150,000▲ $17,561-$465,078
2020$198,979$98,538▲ $7,979$7,979$297,517
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melissa BaffaExecutive DirectorFT$132,885$132,885

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark WatkinsPresident
Silvia Munoz SchnoppVice President
Andrew PowersTrustee
Brian ClarkTrustee
John KristTrustee
Kate LarramendyTrustee
Osmany RiosTrustee
Russell GalipeauTrustee
Jane MontagueTrustee (1/1/24-10/11/24)
Doug TrappSecretary
Meridith ThompsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,425,720
Program Service Revenue
$613,125
Investment Income
$85,260
Other Revenue
$70,004
All Other Contributions
$2,047,513
Change in Net Assets
$1,248,170

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$85,294Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table7$15,309Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table4$2,612Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions13$103,215-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,194,109
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$43,070
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,237,179
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,194,109
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,499,747
Other Expenses$1,446,192
Total Fundraising Expense$201,202
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$978,015$81,331$152,485$1,211,831
Insurance$94,948$73,992$13,946$182,886
Office Expenses$81,288$52,479$7,976$141,743
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,258$38,204$4,423$132,885
Payroll Taxes$85,964$9,871$13,197$109,032
Travel$67,625$263-$67,888
Fees for Services Accounting-$53,651-$53,651
Conferences and Meetings$29,610$20,042$690$50,342
Other Employee Benefits$37,124$3,087$5,788$45,999
Occupancy-$44,127-$44,127
Depreciation Depletion$32,227$2,970-$35,197
Fees for Services Legal$14,025$14,072-$28,097
Other Expenses$50,172$9,500-$9,500
Information Technology$8,800--$8,800
Fees for Services Other--$2,697$2,697
Total Functional Expenses$2,341,148$403,589$201,202$2,945,939

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,960,095
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,945,939
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,936,439
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$23,656
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$9,500
Other Expense Adjustments$9,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$57,103
Fundraising Gross Income$7,014
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Wild & Scenic Film Festival$60,530$7,014$26,257$-19,243
Total Events$60,530$7,014$57,103$-50,089
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Land Restoration Liability$700,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is distributed electronically prior to a regular meeting of the board of trustees, and a review of the document is conducted at that meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Trustees are required to review and sign the conflict of interest policy annually. The full conflict of interest policy is reviewed and revised periodically.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive committee studies the compensation levels, makes recommendations to the board of trustees, and the trustees approve the compensation by vote”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization posts its financial statements, privacy policy, strategic plan, and vision statement on its public website. The articles of incorporation and bylaws are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ventura Land Trust
EIN
01-0769456
Phone
8056438044
Address
PO BOX 1284, VENTURA, CA 93002

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Baffa
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8056438044
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Baffa
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
27
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Hutchinson & Bloodgood Llp
Address
200 EAST CARRILLO STREET SUITE 303, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Preparer
Jessica Moitoza
Phone
8059631837
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Change in value in assets held by others 9,977.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART II, LINE 5:

“The terms of a conservation easement can be violated by the landowner or a third party. If an easement is violated, vlt's objective is to restore compliance with the terms of the easement and endure the perpetual protection of the property's conservation values with the greatest degree of cooperation from the landowner and the least expense to both the landowner and vlt.”

PART II, LINE 9:

“There are no revenues and limited staff time associated with the easement. No expenses were allocated. As such, there is no financial information reflected on either the statement of activities or statement of financial position.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“Vlt's endowment consists of restricted funds established to support operations.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Financial accounting standards board's asc 740-10, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, prescribes a threshold for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Vlt files tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and in the state of california. Vlt's tax returns from the year 2021 to the present remain subject to examination by the irs for federal tax purposes, and the tax years from 2020 to the present remain subject to examination by the state of california. Management has evaluated its tax positions for all jurisdictions in which the statute of limitations remains open and has determined that vlt had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements. Vlt is not aware of any activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income, excise or other taxes.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Program events reclassification 16,803. Bad debt expense -9,500.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Program event reclassification 16,803.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“BAD DEBT EXPENSE 9,500.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 286. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 80. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 2,751. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 2,477. SPECIAL EVENTS - STEWARDSHIP -
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