Civic Intelligence

Redwood Coast Land Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 68-0287719

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

PO Box 1511Gualala, CA 95445

(707) 884-4426

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

84th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$10,275

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

45th percentile

1.8%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$1,197,142

Up $20,644 (+1.8%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,197,142

Up $20,644 (+1.8%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue

Up

$37,096

Up $7,543 (+26%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$25,916

Down $8,113 (-24%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$11,180

Up $15,656 (+350%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,165,849Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $1,165,8492011Assets 2012: $1,139,615Liabilities 2012: $5Net Assets 2012: $1,139,6102012Assets 2013: $1,168,178Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,168,1782013Assets 2014: $1,169,747Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,169,7472014Assets 2015: $1,178,535Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,178,5352015Assets 2016: $1,176,498Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,176,4982016Assets 2017: $1,197,142Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,197,1422017Assets 2018: $1,212,815Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,212,8152018Assets 2019: $1,254,972Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,254,9722019Assets 2020: $1,613,417Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,613,4172020Assets 2024: $5,144,859Liabilities 2024: $20,482Net Assets 2024: $5,124,3772024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,197,142
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,197,142

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $31,027Expenses 2011: $34,672Net Income 2011: -$3,6452011Revenue 2012: $29,458Expenses 2012: $55,697Net Income 2012: -$26,2392012Revenue 2013: $73,624Expenses 2013: $45,061Net Income 2013: $28,5632013Revenue 2014: $41,211Expenses 2014: $39,642Net Income 2014: $1,5692014Revenue 2015: $48,228Expenses 2015: $39,345Net Income 2015: $8,8832015Revenue 2016: $29,553Expenses 2016: $34,029Net Income 2016: -$4,4762016Revenue 2017: $37,096Expenses 2017: $25,916Net Income 2017: $11,1802017Revenue 2018: $51,150Expenses 2018: $31,210Net Income 2018: $19,9402018Revenue 2019: $86,628Expenses 2019: $58,077Net Income 2019: $28,5512019Revenue 2020: $519,811Expenses 2020: $158,019Net Income 2020: $361,7922020Revenue 2024: $1,489,592Expenses 2024: $321,667Net Income 2024: $1,167,9252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$37,096
Expenses$25,916
Net Income$11,180
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$40,610
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We conserve lands for recreational, educational, ecological, agricultural, scenic and open space opportunities. We also develop and maintain public access ways and trails to the ocean, rivers and other natural or scenic features along coastal Mendocino and Sonoma counties.

We conserve lands for recreational, educational, ecological, agricultural, scenic and open space opportunities. Conservation of lands is accomplished by acquiring real property and holding conservation easements. We also develop and maintain public access ways and trails to the ocean, rivers, and other natural or scenic features. Our main area of interest is the coastal area of California in Mendocino and Sonoma counties from Manchester State Park south to Salt Point.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,176,498$1,197,142▲ $20,644
Investments Program Related$1,062,553$1,062,553→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$60,645$70,355▲ $9,710
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$53,300$64,234▲ $10,934
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,176,498$1,197,142▲ $20,644
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,176,498$1,197,142▲ $20,644
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,176,498$1,197,142▲ $20,644

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$53,300$200▲ $10,734-$64,234
2016$48,649$1,060▲ $3,591-$53,300
2015$48,942$675▼ $968-$48,649
2014$46,502$50▲ $2,390-$48,942
2013$38,254$1,550▲ $6,698-$46,502
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Linda BellPart Time EDPT$10,275$10,275

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laurie MuellerPresident
Bruce JonesVice President
Joel ChabanDirector
Kathleen ChaseyDirector
Tom CochraneDirector
Lois LutzSecretary
Robert A RutemoellerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
None---
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$35,705
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,391
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$34,915
Change in Net Assets
$11,180
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$15,641
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,275
Total Fundraising Expense$3,539
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$4,109$5,138$1,028$10,275
Insurance$4,440--$4,440
All Other Expenses$1,443$1,470$204$3,117
Other Expenses$1,143-$2,307$1,143
Information Technology$417--$417
Fees for Services Legal$290--$290
Travel$71--$71
Office Expenses-$28-$28
Total Functional Expenses$15,741$6,636$3,539$25,916
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

Copy of 990 provided to Directors for review.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

Conflict of Interest Policy was adopted March 2007. Covered persons are asked to review this policy each year.New board members and other covered persons are given a copy to review and sign.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The President and one or more of other independent Directors negotiate contract rate with part time Executive Director. Contract provides for periodic - usually annual review by same independent Directors. We are currently not using a part time ED in order to preserve funds. The payment for this function stopped in August 2017.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Documents are provided upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Redwood Coast Land Conservancy
EIN
68-0287719
Phone
7078844426
Address
PO Box 1511, Gualala, CA 95445

Signing Officer

Name
Robert A Rutemoeller
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7078844426
Signed
2018-11-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie Mueller
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Bank & PayPal fees: Column (A) - Total = $203; Column (B) - Program Services = $70; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $133

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Dues & Pubs: Column (A) - Total = $1100; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1100; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Environmental Art Prize: Column (A) - Total = $100; Column (B) - Program Services = $100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Meeting Space: Column (A) - Total = $300; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $300; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Mendocino Co fees Hearn & WR: Column (A) - Total = $709; Column (B) - Program Services = $709; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $705; Column (B) - Program Services = $564; Column (C) - Management & General = $70; Column (D) - Fundraising = $71

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

Net loss on sale of donated public traded securities = -$42

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy

RCLC has adopted policies for Conservation Easements (CE) based upon recommended Land Trust Alliance documents. In 2009 RCLC approved additional policies dealing with CE Violations and CE Amendment procedures.

Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements.

Purchased Conservation Easements (CE) will be written down to zero at time they are acquired. The value will be stated as "Conservation Easement Expense". If CE is donated, the appraised value will be treated as Revenue and the corresponding amount will be expensed. The easements will not appear on financial statements as they are valued at zero.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Public access lands and easements. Hearn Gulch Headlands and Beach was acquired in 2001 and 2005. The property is 5 plus acres in five parcels, just south of Schooner Gulch State Beach on the ocean side of Highway 1. It provides coastal views and public access to a beautiful pocket beach and also has rare species of wildflowers. The California Coastal Conservancy provided the majority of funds. The California Native Plant Society and The Community Foundation of Mendocino County also provided funds for acquisition and improvements. New signage and trail improvements were added in 2008 and 2009 and we held a grand opening in May 2010. We maintain the beach trail and other trails and also periodically remove invasive weeds. In 2002 we also accepted a donated ocean access easement at St Orres Creek. We have added caution signs and so far it has not been feasible to develop a public access viewing area. In 2003 we accepted a public access easement to Cooks Beach and a viewing area on the bluff above it. In 2008 and 2009 we improved the trail and a new concrete stairway to Cooks beach was constructed. The new trail and stairway were dedicated in April 2010. We received a grant from California State Coastal Conservancy for the Cooks Beach and St Orres projects. In 2017 we are working on studies for possible new coastal trails at a donated 1-2 acre parcel north of Anchor Bay. It has wonderful coastal views and interesting native plants. There will be a memorial for a son of the donor. We are also working with state and local agencies to develop a coastal trail south of Anchor Bay. There are some survey problems with this easement that will need to be solved before we can continue this part of our public access project. California State Coastal Conservancy has provided financial help for these projects.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Conservation Easements and Public Outreach & Education and future projects We continue to sponsor education about conservation easements. In 2017 we published one newsletter and a new public access brochure and have received inquiries from private landowners about placing conservation easements on their properties. We provide Fact Sheets and an Application Form and have an on site review and further discussions for these requests. We also monitor and maintain conservation easements. We have made a commitment to follow Land Trust Alliance standards and practices for all conservation easements. In 2009,2010, and 2011 the US Fish and Wildlife Service provided funding to RCLC for landowner outreach to identify and help preserve habitat for two local endangered species, the Behren's Silverspot Butterfly and the Point Arena Mountain Beaver. RCLC has been working with willing landowners to establish voluntary conservation easements to protect habitat for these species. At the end of 2009, the Milhollin property at 31800 South Highway 1, Gualala,CA was donated to RCLC as a memorial to William Craig Whiteley. RCLC is preserving this outstanding natural parcel with its views of coast and offshore rocks. We have obtained natural resource surveys and are preparing a limited public access plan. This property will provide habitat for a rare buttefly and we will preserve the special native vegetation and natural features. We are actively working on several local conservation projects, although we realize that some of this work will take many years of effort.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RCLC has adopted policies for Conservation Easements (CE) based upon recommended Land Trust Alliance documents. In 2009 RCLC approved additional policies dealing with CE Violations and CE Amendment procedures.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Purchased Conservation Easements (CE) will be written down to zero at time they are acquired. The value will be stated as "Conservation Easement Expense". If CE is donated, the appraised value will be treated as Revenue and the corresponding amount will be expensed. The easements will not appear on financial statements as they are valued at zero.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Copy of 990 provided to Directors for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflict of Interest Policy was adopted March 2007. Covered persons are asked to review this policy each year.New board members and other covered persons are given a copy to review and sign.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The President and one or more of other independent Directors negotiate contract rate with part time Executive Director. Contract provides for periodic - usually annual review by same independent Directors. We are currently not using a part time ED in order to preserve funds. The payment for this function stopped in August 2017.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are provided upon request.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Mendocino Co fees Hearn & WR: Column (A) - Total = $709; Column (B) - Program Services = $709; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Net loss on sale of donated public traded securities = -$42
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
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