Civic Intelligence

The California Land Conservancy

EIN 77-0556528 • 501(c)3 • Laguna Beach, CA

Profile

Primary exempt purpose is the preservation, protection or enhancement of land in its natural, historical, agricultural, forested, or open space condition or use. Facilitated in purchases of properties for preservation of land in the Western Riverside MSHCP and Trabuco Canyon, CA. Also facilitated in conserving land in Mojave Desert, Kern County, for renewable energy.

742 Summit DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651

www.thecalifornialandconservancy.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

41st percentile

0.6%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

111%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,744,139

Up $15,494 (+0.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,744,139

Up $15,494 (+0.6%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$32,177

Up $16,896 (+111%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$16,578

Down $20,312 (-55%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$15,599

Up $37,208 (+172%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth41st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,851,587Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $1,851,5872011Assets 2012: $1,844,165Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,844,1652012Assets 2014: $2,659,040Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $2,659,0402014Assets 2015: $2,659,224Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,659,2242015Assets 2016: $2,587,609Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,587,6092016Assets 2017: $2,735,445Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,735,4452017Assets 2018: $2,719,009Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,719,0092018Assets 2019: $2,709,002Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2,709,0022019Assets 2020: $2,752,783Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,752,7832020Assets 2021: $2,763,776Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,763,7762021Assets 2022: $2,747,723Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,747,7232022Assets 2023: $2,728,645Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,728,6452023Assets 2024: $2,744,139Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,744,1392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,744,139
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,744,139
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $43,635Expenses 2011: $10,116Net Income 2011: $33,5192011Revenue 2012: $94Expenses 2012: $7,516Net Income 2012: -$7,4222012Revenue 2014: $838,171Expenses 2014: $7,986Net Income 2014: $830,1852014Revenue 2015: $13,579Expenses 2015: $13,395Net Income 2015: $1842015Revenue 2016: -$3,381Expenses 2016: $68,234Net Income 2016: -$71,6152016Revenue 2017: $154,543Expenses 2017: $6,707Net Income 2017: $147,8362017Revenue 2018: $7,352Expenses 2018: $23,788Net Income 2018: -$16,4362018Revenue 2019: $19,765Expenses 2019: $5,833Net Income 2019: $13,9322019Revenue 2020: $69,503Expenses 2020: $25,722Net Income 2020: $43,7812020Revenue 2021: $25,715Expenses 2021: $14,722Net Income 2021: $10,9932021Revenue 2022: $27,430Expenses 2022: $17,565Net Income 2022: $9,8652022Revenue 2023: $15,281Expenses 2023: $36,890Net Income 2023: -$21,6092023Revenue 2024: $32,177Expenses 2024: $16,578Net Income 2024: $15,5992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$32,177
Expenses$16,578
Net Income$15,599
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$2,744,139
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,744,139
Revenue
$32,177
Expenses
$16,578
Net income
$15,599
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.74$0.00$2.74$0.03$0.02$0.02
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.73$0.00$2.73$0.02$0.04$0.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.75$0.00$2.75$0.03$0.02$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.76$0.00$2.76$0.03$0.01$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.75$0.00$2.75$0.07$0.03$0.04
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.71$0.00$2.71$0.02$0.01$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.72$0.00$2.72$0.01$0.02$0.02
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.74$0.00$2.74$0.15$0.01$0.15
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.59$0.00$2.59$0.00$0.07$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.00$2.66$0.01$0.01$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.00$2.66$0.84$0.01$0.83
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$0.00$0.01$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$1.85$0.04$0.01$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$32,177
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary mission of The California Land Conservancy is the preservation, protection, or enhancement of land in its natural, historic, agricultural, forested, or open-space condition or use.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,277,649$2,277,649→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$296,690$322,557▲ $25,867
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$75,000$75,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$70,736$67,533▼ $3,203
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,570$1,400▼ $3,170
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$2,728,645$2,744,139▲ $15,494
Other Assets Total$4,000$0▼ $4,000
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,893,955$1,883,582▼ $10,373
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$834,690$860,557▲ $25,867
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,728,645$2,744,139▲ $15,494
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,728,645$2,744,139▲ $15,494

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$2,277,649-$2,277,649

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$834,690-▲ $28,917$3,050$860,557
2023$829,537-▲ $15,917$10,764$834,690
2022$847,008-▼ $15,290$2,181$829,537
2021$837,269-▲ $11,759$2,020$847,008
2020$790,887$37,681▲ $12,343$3,642$837,269
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Edwin SaulsChair/CEO
Jacob BooherDirector
Juan HernandezDirector
Michael CarrollDirector
Nicole DaileyDirector
Wayne WhiteDirector
Elisabeth SaulsSecretary/Treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$31,752
Other Revenue
$425
Change in Net Assets
$15,599

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$32,177
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-105
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$32,072
Total Revenue per Form 990
$32,177
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$16,578
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$5,640--$5,640
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,100-$4,100
Insurance$1,660$1,555-$3,215
Conferences and Meetings-$2,617-$2,617
Information Technology-$756-$756
Other Expenses-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$7,300$9,278$0$16,578

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$16,578
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$16,578
Total Expenses per Form 990$16,578
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
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, Section A, Line 2

“The President and Secretary / Treasurer of the Organization are married and serve as officers.”

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

“The form 990 is reviewed at the annual meeting of the directors.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is discussed, and required disclosures are made at the annual meeting of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Disclosure of governing documents and policies is made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The California Land Conservancy
EIN
77-0556528
Phone
7143295786
Address
742 Summit Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Signing Officer

Name
Edwin Sauls
Title
Chair/CEO
Signed
2025-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Edwin Sauls
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
MPK Advisors & CPAs
Address
41197 Golden Gate Circle Ste 208, Murrieta, CA 92562
Preparer
Michael Klein CPA
Phone
9517637970
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy

“The CLC regularly monitors its conservation easement property to ensure the easement terms are upheld over time. The monitoring is conducted in person at least annually. The CLC easement monitoring procedures are consistent with the Land Trust Alliance Practice.”

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

“The Organization maintains one conservation easement in perpetuity and has not recorded any amounts for easements, per its accounting policies as stated in Footnote 1 of its compiled financial statements.”

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

“The Organization uses endowment funds for the perpetual management, maintenance, and monitoring of the lands and preserves acquired through purchases, grants, or other conservation easements.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0Current Year Facts and Circumstances: The California Land Conservancys (CLC) primary mission is preservation, protection and enhancement of land in its natural use. CLC consistently assists governing agencies in acquiring land for conservation for the benefit of the public.CLCs governing board consists of retired director of US Fish and Wildlife Service, former City Manager, attorney that focuses on environmental and conservation issues, and individuals with experience in biology and environmental reviews along with assisting in conserving more than 90,000 acres in California.CLC was in process of actively seeking and receiving a contribution of land in 2023, and throughout 2024. However, due to complications out of the Organizations control the contribution was not received until very early in 2025. The fair market value was $1,615,000, and we also received $10,000 in cash contributions early in 2025. Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: The California Land Conservancy's (CLC) primary mission is preservation, protection and enhancement of land in its natural use. CLC consistently assists governing agencies in acquiring land for conservation for the benefit of the public.CLCs governing board consists of retired director of US Fish and Wildlife Service, former City Manager, attorney that focuses on environmental and conservation issues, and individuals with experience in biology and environmental reviews along with assisting in conserving more than 90,000 acres in California.CLC was in process of receiving land in 2023 but due to unforeseen difficulties the receipt of the land did not occur in 2023 and will be completed in 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The CLC regularly monitors its conservation easement property to ensure the easement terms are upheld over time. The monitoring is conducted in person at least annually. The CLC easement monitoring procedures are consistent with the Land Trust Alliance Practice.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization maintains one conservation easement in perpetuity and has not recorded any amounts for easements, per its accounting policies as stated in Footnote 1 of its compiled financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization uses endowment funds for the perpetual management, maintenance, and monitoring of the lands and preserves acquired through purchases, grants, or other conservation easements.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The President and Secretary / Treasurer of the Organization are married and serve as officers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The form 990 is reviewed at the annual meeting of the directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict of interest policy is discussed, and required disclosures are made at the annual meeting of the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Disclosure of governing documents and policies is made available upon request.
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