Civic Intelligence

Transition Habitat Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 74-3146328

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 06, 2016

Organization Profilewww.transitionhabitat.org
PO Box 720026Pinon Hills, CA 92372

(760) 868-1400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

96th percentile

74%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

12th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 12% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

79th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Up

$15,335,572

Up $1,650,136 (+12%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$15,320,014

Up $1,645,295 (+12%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$15,558

Up $4,841 (+45%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,237,964

Down $93,075 (-4.0%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$592,669

Up $305,151 (+106%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$1,645,295

Down $398,226 (-19%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $32,980Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $32,9802010Assets 2011: $3,446,846Liabilities 2011: $73,678Net Assets 2011: $3,373,1682011Assets 2012: $4,027,651Liabilities 2012: $71,520Net Assets 2012: $3,956,1312012Assets 2013: $11,650,350Liabilities 2013: $19,147Net Assets 2013: $11,631,2032013Assets 2014: $13,685,436Liabilities 2014: $10,717Net Assets 2014: $13,674,7192014Assets 2015: $15,335,572Liabilities 2015: $15,558Net Assets 2015: $15,320,0142015Assets 2016: $15,507,786Liabilities 2016: $32,066Net Assets 2016: $15,475,7202016Assets 2017: $19,286,067Liabilities 2017: $28,403Net Assets 2017: $19,257,6642017Assets 2018: $19,357,214Liabilities 2018: $16,860Net Assets 2018: $19,340,3542018Assets 2019: $22,094,423Liabilities 2019: $37,985Net Assets 2019: $22,056,4382019Assets 2020: $23,651,640Liabilities 2020: $20,586Net Assets 2020: $23,631,0542020Assets 2021: $24,216,156Liabilities 2021: $101,961Net Assets 2021: $24,114,1952021Assets 2022: $23,525,887Liabilities 2022: $96,075Net Assets 2022: $23,429,8122022Assets 2023: $33,670,665Liabilities 2023: $549,687Net Assets 2023: $33,120,9782023Assets 2024: $35,871,814Liabilities 2024: $326,985Net Assets 2024: $35,544,8292024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$15,335,572
Liabilities$15,558
Net Assets$15,320,014
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $33,894Expenses 2010: $60,011Net Income 2010: -$26,1172010Expenses 2011: $30,1312011Expenses 2012: $117,7092012Revenue 2013: $7,957,276Expenses 2013: $195,286Net Income 2013: $7,761,9902013Revenue 2014: $2,331,039Expenses 2014: $287,518Net Income 2014: $2,043,5212014Revenue 2015: $2,237,964Expenses 2015: $592,669Net Income 2015: $1,645,2952015Revenue 2016: $812,949Expenses 2016: $654,845Net Income 2016: $158,1042016Revenue 2017: $4,236,869Expenses 2017: $754,026Net Income 2017: $3,482,8432017Revenue 2018: $707,291Expenses 2018: $624,601Net Income 2018: $82,6902018Revenue 2019: $3,172,162Expenses 2019: $737,687Net Income 2019: $2,434,4752019Revenue 2020: $2,502,448Expenses 2020: $945,832Net Income 2020: $1,556,6162020Revenue 2021: $885,635Expenses 2021: $614,255Net Income 2021: $271,3802021Revenue 2022: $553,780Expenses 2022: $672,866Net Income 2022: -$119,0862022Revenue 2023: $10,451,405Expenses 2023: $1,261,963Net Income 2023: $9,189,4422023Revenue 2024: $3,694,457Expenses 2024: $1,711,959Net Income 2024: $1,982,4982024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,237,964
Expenses$592,669
Net Income$1,645,295
Open 2015 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 6, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$4,380,756
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Transition Habitat Conservancy protects transition zone and wildlife corridor ecosystems and their scenic, agricultural, and cultural resource values in the West Mojave Desert. We provide education about the fragile and inspirational nature of our desert plants, animals, and ecosystems to reconnect people to nature.

To protect the transition zone and wildlife corridor ecosystems and their scenic, agricultural, and cultural resource values in the West Mojave Desert. We provide education about the fragile and inspirational nature of our desert ecosystems to reconnect people to nature.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,279,136$5,752,874▲ $473,738
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,503,169$3,190,280▲ $687,111
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$282,861$759,972▲ $477,111
Investments Other Securities-$511,107-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$667,074$152,967▼ $514,107
Accounts Receivable$60,382$65,698▲ $5,316
Intangible Assets$1,829$4,911▲ $3,082
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,763$4,039▲ $276
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$13,685,436$15,335,572▲ $1,650,136
Other Assets Total$4,887,222$4,893,724▲ $6,502
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,705$13,517▲ $5,812
Other Liabilities$3,012$2,041▼ $971
Total Liabilities$10,717$15,558▲ $4,841
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$10,542,641$11,590,282▲ $1,047,641
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,641,374$3,268,348▲ $626,974
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$490,704$461,384▼ $29,320
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$13,674,719$15,320,014▲ $1,645,295
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,685,436$15,335,572▲ $1,650,136

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$5,526,042-$5,526,042
Leasehold Improvements$133,826-$133,826
Equipment$93,006$22,712$115,718
Other Assets Org$1,133--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$2,861,948$1,144,582▼ $46,666-$3,923,382
2014$1,644,164$1,172,208▲ $67,047-$2,861,948
2013$221,618$1,403,516▲ $24,447-$1,644,164
2012-$217,618▲ $6,159$798$221,618
2011----$3,923,832
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay12th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jill BaysPresident
Wendie MarriottVice President
Bertrand BaysDirector
Jeff OleshDirector
Kenneth HolbrookDirector
Steve OlneyDirector
Tara MatthewsDirector
Carol HillSecretary
Roberta DeweyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Shelton Douthit ConsultngConservation Consult18829 Keys Dr, Banning, CA 92220$31,345
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,135,482
Program Service Revenue
$127,709
Investment Income
$-25,240
Other Revenue
$13
All Other Contributions
$1,006,275
Change in Net Assets
$1,645,295

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,201,474
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$36,490
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$97,717
Other Revenue Adjustments
$36,490
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,299,191
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,237,964
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$420,276
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$172,290
Total Fundraising Expense$4,938
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$103
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$165,207$321-$165,528
Other Salaries and Wages$127,999$26,368$1,461$155,828
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$21,587$13,800-$35,387
Fees for Services Accounting$9,789$21,160$120$31,069
Travel$28,222$1,444$78$29,744
Occupancy$17,138$11,804-$28,942
Depreciation Depletion$20,133--$20,133
Payroll Taxes$11,524$4,836$102$16,462
Office Expenses-$11,476$123$11,599
Fees for Services Legal$8,625$675-$9,300
Insurance$2,053$5,113$28$7,194
All Other Expenses$1,295$155$40$1,490
Other Expenses$89$2$1,092$1,183
Interest$1,096--$1,096
Grants to Domestic Orgs$103--$103
Advertising-$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$489,952$97,779$4,938$592,669

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$650,525
Total Expenses per Form 990$592,669
Expenses per Audited Statements$556,276
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$94,249
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$36,393
Other Expense Adjustments$36,393
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$2,176
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,163
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Wendie MarriottLessorOffice space rentalNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$2,105
Taxes Payable$-64
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Family relationships:Bertrand Bays and Jill Bays”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Draft copies of the 990, 199 and RRF-1 were provided to members of the board for review and comment before the return was filed.”

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

“Board members are required to write a letter advising the board of a potential conflict and they are required to leave during discussions on that subject. Conflicts of interest recusals are reflected in our board meeting minutes and we keep a copy of each action in a book called "Policy Implementation"”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Employment contracts are not offered to key employees before a board review of the availble candidates and researching comparable salaries for the duties required.”

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

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Transition Habitat Conservancy
EIN
74-3146328
Phone
7608681400
Address
PO Box 720026, Pinon Hills, CA 92372

Signing Officer

Name
Jill Bays
Title
President
Signed
2016-09-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
SOS Business Services
Address
PO BOX 720800, PINON HILLS, CA 92372-0800
Preparer
RJ Goodman
Phone
7608680901
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Client Note 1

“Client Note 1 - Change in accounting methodBeginning with calendar year 2013, the Transition Habitat Conservancy is changing its accounting method to accrual to comply with FASB 116. As there were no outstanding pledges or accounts payable at the end of calendar year 2012, no income adjustments were required.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Newberry Springs Conservation AreaMonitored 160 acres of agricultural habitat and land use replacement in the Newberry Springs area of San Bernardino County, CA.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy

“Upon acquisition, a baseline document showing the current land uses and condition of the land is created, then annual monitoring compares the conditions to the baseline. Any land use changes of any kind are compared to the conservation values we are preserving in perpetuity.”

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

“From the footnotes "The Organization records land and land interests at cost if purchased or at fair value on the date of acquisition, if all or part of the land was received as a donation. Fair value is generally determined by appraisal at the time of acquisition and is not subsequently adjusted. Costs related to the acquisition of land and land interests, such as appraisals, surveys, and initial restoration are included in the total cost of the land or land interest."”

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Endowments are intended to provide for the restoration, monitoring and maintenance of parcels acquired for conservation and habitat protection”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Fundraising expenses netted with revenue $2163”

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Investment Expenses Netted with Revenue $36483 Rounding $7”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Rounding $0 Depreciation on Capitalized Volunteer $4000 Fundraising expenses netted with revenue $2163”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Investment Expenses Netted with Revenue $36387 Rounding $6”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 603 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt07705
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt013517
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt060382
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt065698
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0To protect the transition zone and wildlife corridor ecosystems and their scenic, agricultural, and cultural resource values in the West Mojave Desert. We provide education about the fragile and inspirational nature of our desert ecosystems to reconnect people to nature.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0100
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0100
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt01006275
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt040
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0155
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01295
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01490
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Transition Habitat Conservancy
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07608605136
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt08860 Shadow Mountain Rd
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Pinon Hills
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd092372
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0true
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0282861
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0759972
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0true
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt031345
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt018829 Keys Dr
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0Banning
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd092220
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Shelton Douthit Consultng
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0Conservation Consult
IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt02242
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0true
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt02135482
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0103
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-25240
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0420276
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt013
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0127709
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt01645295
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0172290
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0592669
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt04938
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02237964
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt020133
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt020133
IRS990/Desc0Fremont-Kramer Conservation AreaIn 2015 we purchased land from 6 landowners for desert tortoise habitat.We proceeded to make progress on our OHV Grant for $305,000 with 25% match from THC for restoration on BLM lands in the DWMA. This is a 3 year grant.We were awarded a $50,000 grant from NFWF to manage land for BLM near the golden eagles nest in DWMA.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt04
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0406917
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt0120
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt021160
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09789
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt031069
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0675
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08625
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt09300
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0321
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0165207
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0165528
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013800
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt021587
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt035387
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt220.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt310.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt420.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt520.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt615.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt730.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt82.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Jill Bays
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Wendie Marriott
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Jeff Olesh
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Tara Matthews
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Steve Olney
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Carol Hill
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Roberta Dewey
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Bertrand Bays
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Kenneth Holbrook
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Vice President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr02005
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingAmt02242
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt02163
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt02176
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt08575
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt0-104858
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt09
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt01126965
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0103
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0103
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/OtherAmt015117
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt02029229
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt04380756
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt08
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt028
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05113
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02053
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt07194
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01829
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt04911
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01096
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt01096
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt071043
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt071043
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt0511107
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt02503169
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt03190280
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt012
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt022712
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt05279136
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt05752874
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt05775586
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/OtherAmt06542
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt02134087
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0To protect the transition zone and wildlife corridor ecosystems and their scenic, agricultural, and cultural resource values in the West Mojave Desert. We provide education about the fragile and inspirational nature of our desert ecosystems to reconnect people to nature.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt013674719
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt015320014
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0-96283
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-96283
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt013
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt013
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt03000
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011804
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt017138
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt028942
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0123
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011476
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt011599
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt04887222
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt04893724
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Field Supplies
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Training
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Postage and Shipping
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01894
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt11092
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0380
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1145
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt22
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt062259
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt112499
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2334
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt389
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt062259
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt112879
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt22373
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt31183
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt03012
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02041
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt01461
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt026368
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0127999
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0155828
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0102
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04836
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011524
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt016462
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt010542641
IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt011590282
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt03763
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt04039
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Mitigation Services
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0127709
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0127709
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Portal Ridge Conservation AreaWe purchased 80 acres for Swainsons hawk habiat.In addition, we proceeded on our multi-year Hydrology Grant with BLM which was $190,000 to study 320 springs and seeps in the Mojave Desert.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt065870
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0516896
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Puma Canyon Conservation AreaWe purchased 1 parcel form Richard Saylor and 2 parcels from Jean Saylor. This used WCB funding thought grant process using public bond money.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt015961
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt0142117
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02097114
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0100
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt067944
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0207170
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt02651
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0163330
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt02043521
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt080248
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0287518
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02331039
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt01645295
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt01343348
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0667074
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0152967
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0In 2012, there were net losses of $2,484 on sales of land and equipment
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Support Schedule: Other Income Explanation
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02135477
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02095787
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt07843608
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0983549
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02708956
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt015767377
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0-25240
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt067047
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt022333
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05586
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0134
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt069860
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0129885
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0165981
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0145046
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0103647
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0203280
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0747839
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.61470
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.55810
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt010195628
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt05571749
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02135477
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02095787
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt07843608
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0983549
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02708956

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,335,572
Liabilities
$15,558
Net assets
$15,320,014
Revenue
$2,237,964
Expenses
$592,669
Net income
$1,645,295
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$35.9$0.33$35.5$3.69$1.71$1.98
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.7$0.55$33.1$10.5$1.26$9.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.5$0.10$23.4$0.55$0.67$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.2$0.10$24.1$0.89$0.61$0.27
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.7$0.02$23.6$2.50$0.95$1.56
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.1$0.04$22.1$3.17$0.74$2.43
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.4$0.02$19.3$0.71$0.62$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.3$0.03$19.3$4.24$0.75$3.48
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.5$0.03$15.5$0.81$0.65$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$0.02$15.3$2.24$0.59$1.65
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.7$0.01$13.7$2.33$0.29$2.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.7$0.02$11.6$7.96$0.20$7.76
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.03$0.07$3.96$0.12
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.45$0.07$3.37$0.03
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.06$0.03