Civic Intelligence

Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 77-0279240

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 13, 2015

Organization Profilewww.CSERC.org
P O Box 396Twain Harte, CA 95383

(209) 586-7440

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.9%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$76,676

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.5% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

70th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$150,360

Up $22,802 (+18%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$140,148

Up $22,989 (+20%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$10,212

Down $187 (-1.8%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Down

$289,789

Down $13,836 (-4.6%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$266,800

Down $11,809 (-4.2%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$22,989

Down $2,027 (-8.1%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $163,131Liabilities 2011: $3,697Net Assets 2011: $159,4342011Assets 2012: $98,444Liabilities 2012: $6,301Net Assets 2012: $92,1432012Assets 2013: $127,558Liabilities 2013: $10,399Net Assets 2013: $117,1592013Assets 2014: $150,360Liabilities 2014: $10,212Net Assets 2014: $140,1482014Assets 2015: $160,691Liabilities 2015: $9,798Net Assets 2015: $150,8932015Assets 2016: $135,979Liabilities 2016: $7,801Net Assets 2016: $128,1782016Assets 2017: $233,709Liabilities 2017: $10,406Net Assets 2017: $223,3032017Assets 2018: $255,950Liabilities 2018: $3,474Net Assets 2018: $252,4762018Assets 2019: $300,049Liabilities 2019: $1,170Net Assets 2019: $298,8792019Assets 2020: $226,898Liabilities 2020: $2,645Net Assets 2020: $224,2532020Assets 2021: $230,662Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $230,6622021Assets 2022: $261,463Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $261,4632022Assets 2023: $219,299Liabilities 2023: -$6,445Net Assets 2023: $225,7442023Assets 2024: $231,790Liabilities 2024: $3,988Net Assets 2024: $227,8022024Assets 2025: $233,641Liabilities 2025: $4,333Net Assets 2025: $229,3082025

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$150,360
Liabilities$10,212
Net Assets$140,148
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $269,280Expenses 2011: $283,489Net Income 2011: -$14,2092011Revenue 2012: $195,766Expenses 2012: $263,516Net Income 2012: -$67,7502012Revenue 2013: $303,625Expenses 2013: $278,609Net Income 2013: $25,0162013Revenue 2014: $289,789Expenses 2014: $266,800Net Income 2014: $22,9892014Revenue 2015: $290,610Expenses 2015: $279,915Net Income 2015: $10,6952015Revenue 2016: $275,991Expenses 2016: $298,706Net Income 2016: -$22,7152016Revenue 2017: $411,973Expenses 2017: $316,848Net Income 2017: $95,1252017Revenue 2018: $394,589Expenses 2018: $365,416Net Income 2018: $29,1732018Revenue 2019: $311,176Expenses 2019: $264,773Net Income 2019: $46,4032019Revenue 2020: $147,005Expenses 2020: $221,631Net Income 2020: -$74,6262020Revenue 2021: $288,694Expenses 2021: $282,285Net Income 2021: $6,4092021Revenue 2022: $370,009Expenses 2022: $339,208Net Income 2022: $30,8012022Revenue 2023: $288,130Expenses 2023: $323,849Net Income 2023: -$35,7192023Revenue 2024: $415,147Expenses 2024: $412,820Net Income 2024: $2,3272024Revenue 2025: $392,095Expenses 2025: $390,589Net Income 2025: $1,5062025

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$289,789
Expenses$266,800
Net Income$22,989
Open 2014 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$289,789
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CSERC protects water, wildlife, and wild places of the Northern Yosemite region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,817$140,765▲ $22,948
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$117,159$140,148▲ $22,989
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$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-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded 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$127,558$150,360▲ $22,802
Other Assets Total$9,741$9,595▼ $146
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$10,399$10,212▼ $187
Total Liabilities$10,399$10,212▼ $187
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$117,159$140,148▲ $22,989
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$127,558$150,360▲ $22,802

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$7,532--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John BuckleyExecutive DirectorFT$65,208$11,468$76,676

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elaine GormanDirector
Jamie Lee AkinsDirector
Robert HohnDirector
Steve HannonDirector
Tom HarringtonDirector
Tracy KnopfDirector
Jason ReedOfficer/Directo
Robert RajewskiOfficer/Directo
Tom HofstraOfficer/Directo
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$282,256
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$33
Other Revenue
$7,500
All Other Contributions
$282,256
Change in Net Assets
$22,989
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$202,335
Other Expenses$63,047
Total Fundraising Expense$19,438
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,418
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$78,427$4,263$10,430$93,120
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,542$3,834$2,300$76,676
Office Expenses$14,497$788$473$15,758
Payroll Taxes$14,041$763$458$15,262
Other Employee Benefits$8,084$439$264$8,787
Pension Plan Contributions$7,811$424$255$8,490
Fees for Services Legal$7,107--$7,107
Other Expenses$5,726$760$456$5,726
Insurance$5,121$278$167$5,566
Occupancy$4,529$246$148$4,923
Fees for Services Accounting$2,962$161$97$3,220
Information Technology$108$6$2,954$3,068
Advertising$1,890--$1,890
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$1,418$1,418
Conferences and Meetings$430$23$14$467
Travel$116$6$4$126
Total Functional Expenses$235,371$11,991$19,438$266,800
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,418
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued payroll liabilities$10,212
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

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

“Available to the public upon request at the CSERC office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Central Sierra Environmental Resource
EIN
77-0279240
Phone
2095867440
Address
P O Box 396, Twain Harte, CA 95383

Signing Officer

Name
John Buckley
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Susan J Creedon
Address
219 N 2nd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
Preparer
Susan Creedon
Phone
2093223725
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: LAND PLANNING: CSERC reviewed over 100 development projects on private and public lands of the region, responding with written comments, testimony, and negotiations with project applicants and planning staffs. CSERC helped achieve settlements for many highly controversial projects that were resolved through CSERC's efforts. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CONSERVATION: CSERC coordinated with agency scientists from across California to network on research objectives for rare species,habitat conservation, and fire ecology topics. CSERC supported local region grassroots groups with free consulting, field support, and coordination. CSERC also served as a key voice for the environment with the media.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 460 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/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0CSERC protects water, wildlife, and wild places of the Northern Yosemite region.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01890
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt01890
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0282256
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0false
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0false
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0John Buckley
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02095867440
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0P O Box 396
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Twain Harte
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd095383
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0117817
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0140765
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt02300
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03834
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt070542
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt076676
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt014
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt023
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0430
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt0467
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0false
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0282256
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt033
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt063047
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt07500
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt022989
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0202335
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0266800
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt019438
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt01418
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0289789
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/Desc0FORESTS/WILDLIFE: CSERC coordinated with U.S.F.S. and Yosemite park biologists to survey for rare wildlife in remote forest areas. CSERC did field monitoring, provided expert input to projects, and coordinates with agency staff. CSERC reviewed logging plans for private forest projects and participated in the YSS collaborative planning efforts for forest restoration.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt06
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt070611
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt097
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0161
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02962
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt03220
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07107
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt07107
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt01418
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt01418
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
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/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt05.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt12.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt42.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt72.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt840.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt92.00
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/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
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/OtherCompensationAmt811468
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Robert Rajewski
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Jason Reed
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Tom Harrington
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Tom Hofstra
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Elaine Gorman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Steve Hannon
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Tracy Knopf
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Robert Hohn
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8John Buckley
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Jamie Lee Akins
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/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt865208
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
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/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Officer/Directo
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Officer/Directo
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Officer/Directo
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0false
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr01991
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt08
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0289789
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt08
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt02954
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0108
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt03068
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0167
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0278
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05121
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt05566
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt033
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt033
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt02
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0false
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0false
IRS990/MissionDesc0CSERC protects water, wildlife, and wild places of the Northern Yosemite region.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0117159
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0140148
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt0148
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0246
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04529
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt04923
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0473
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0788
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014497
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt015758
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt09741
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt09595
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt0264
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0439
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08084
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt08787
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Mileage Reimbursement
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Focus Areas
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0456
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0760
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013980
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt15726
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt015196
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt15726
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt010399
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt010212
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0REFUNDS
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt07500
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt07500
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt07500
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt010430
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04263
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt078427
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt093120
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0458
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0763
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014041
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt015262
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt0255
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0424
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07811
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt08490
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RIVERS/WATER: CSERC staff monitored water quality in forest streams, participated in the IRWM watershed planning collaborative process, and organized volunteers to do wet meadow and stream restoration projects on public lands. CSERC poured hundreds of hours of staff time and fieldwork into wild and scenic river management planning in Yosemite National Park.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt070611
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0EDUCATION: CSERC reached 9,595 students in mostly urban communities with free slide show presentation on water, wildlife, and forests. CSERC also provided online science lessons, ecology games for kids, and camping trips for Spanish language viewers.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt035306
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0303588
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt037
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt072124
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt025016
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0205858
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0278609
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt0627
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0303625
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt022989
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0false
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/BOYAmt0117159
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt0140148
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0282256
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0303588
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0195635
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0265226
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0245226
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01291931
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt033
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt037
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0131
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0404
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0410
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01015
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt07500
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt07500
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.57480
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.55860
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0747494
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0544437
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0282256
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0303588
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0195635
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0265226
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0245226
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01291931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01300446
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0-22710
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt124773
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt27532
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Accumulated depreciation
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1Depreciable Assets
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2Prepaid expenses
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt010212
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Accrued payroll liabilities
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt09595
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt010212
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: LAND PLANNING: CSERC reviewed over 100 development projects on private and public lands of the region, responding with written comments, testimony, and negotiations with project applicants and planning staffs. CSERC helped achieve settlements for many highly controversial projects that were resolved through CSERC's efforts. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CONSERVATION: CSERC coordinated with agency scientists from across California to network on research objectives for rare species,habitat conservation, and fire ecology topics. CSERC supported local region grassroots groups with free consulting, field support, and coordination. CSERC also served as a key voice for the environment with the media.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Available to the public upon request at the CSERC office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxableDistributionsInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0127558
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0150360
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0127558
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0150360
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0282256
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt06

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$150,360
Liabilities
$10,212
Net assets
$140,148
Revenue
$289,789
Expenses
$266,800
Net income
$22,989
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.04$2.29$3.92$3.91$0.02
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.32$0.04$2.28$4.15$4.13$0.02
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.19$0.06$2.26$2.88$3.24$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.00$2.61$3.70$3.39$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.00$2.31$2.89$2.82$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.27$0.03$2.24$1.47$2.22$0.75
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.00$0.01$2.99$3.11$2.65$0.46
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.56$0.03$2.52$3.95$3.65$0.29
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.34$0.10$2.23$4.12$3.17$0.95
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.36$0.08$1.28$2.76$2.99$0.23
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.61$0.10$1.51$2.91$2.80$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.10$1.40$2.90$2.67$0.23
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.28$0.10$1.17$3.04$2.79$0.25
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.06$0.92$1.96$2.64$0.68
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.63$0.04$1.59$2.69$2.83$0.14
Peer Organizations

Similar nonprofits based on the same Siviq industry and scale cohort. 2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits