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California land conservation groups

There are 276 land conservation organizations in California. Combined, these Californian land conservation groups employ 1,848 people, earn more than $791 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Land conservation groups by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
51
 
$36,479,450
San Francisco
 
43
 
$378,599,991
Sacramento
 
22
 
$32,393,976
Riverside
 
20
 
$84,680,670
San Diego
 
17
 
$17,704,158
Santa Rosa
 
11
 
$18,895,558
San Luis Obispo
 
11
 
$18,627,949
Santa Maria
 
10
 
$7,694,813
Santa Cruz
 
6
 
$25,846,385
San Jose
 
6
 
$40,881,750
Showing 10 of 24 metros

Job trends for California land conservation groups

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
53
1-10
 
55
11-25
 
24
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of land conservation groups in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
88
$250k to $1M
 
36
$1M to $5M
 
33
$5M to $25M
 
28
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of land conservation groups in California

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1-20 of 276

The Trust for Public Land

Creates and protects land for healthy communities. Helped plan and fund parks, completed 47 conservation projects, and passed 78% of ballot measures for $662 million.
Revenue
$297.4m
Assets
$324.3m
Employees
411
EIN
23-7222333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Post protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, creating a network of protected lands for people and nature.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$337.0m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2392007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Heritage Foundation

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and restoring wildlife habitat on lands conserved for the benefit of future generations. They provide outdoor educational and recreational events for all ages, with a particular ...
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$100.6m
Employees
12
EIN
94-3352965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Muir Land Trust prev Muir Heritage Land Trust

Protects open space, ranches, farms, and shoreline in Contra Costa County for environmental sustainability; promotes local environmental awareness through outreach.
Revenue
$31.1m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
29
EIN
68-0194652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempervirens Fund

Sempervirens Fund permanently preserves natural resources in the Santa Cruz Mountains through strategic land acquisitions and outreach efforts.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
19
EIN
94-2155097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

PVPLC preserves and restores 1,700 acres of land on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for education and enjoyment. Offers volunteer program.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
22
EIN
33-0309722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sogorea Te Land Trust

Indigenous-led land trust cultivating traditional plants and restoring land in Oakland, CA through rematriation and cultural revitalization.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$39.5m
Employees
27
EIN
82-4415931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalina Island Conservancy

Founded in 1972, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California. The stated goal of the Conservancy is to be a responsible steward of our lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$108.0m
Employees
127
EIN
23-7228407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Natomas Basin Conservancy A Calif Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation

NB Conservancy preserves Natomas Basin's land, acquires and manages habitat for "special status" species under the plan. Collects mitigation fees.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
8
EIN
68-0344388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Irvine Ranch Conservancy

Irvine Ranch Conservancy manages land and provides recreational and educational programs to protect and enhance natural habitats in Irvine, CA.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
50
EIN
45-5412769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yosemite Conservancy

Yosemite Conservancy inspire people to support projects and programs that preserve Yosemite and enrich the visitor experience.
Revenue
$23.6m
Assets
$46.1m
Employees
99
EIN
94-3058041
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Home Planet Fund

The Home Planet Fund champions targeted grantmaking and mobilizes public support to advance nature-based solutions that effectively combat the climate crisis.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
1
EIN
87-2269671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Trust of Napa County

Napa County's trust permanently protects 86K acres through over 240 projects and exemplifies stewardship of their preserve network.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$79.2m
Employees
20
EIN
94-2315096
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transition Habitat Conservancy

Transition Habitat Conservancy protects and educates about Mojave Desert ecosystems, aiming to preserve wildlife corridors and cultural resources.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
6
EIN
74-3146328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save Mount Diablo

Save Mount Diablo preserves natural beauty, biodiversity, and heritage by acquiring land to protect it while providing recreational opportunities.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
25
EIN
94-2681735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz's Land Trust connects people to extraordinary lands, guides stewardship of conservation properties, and protects working lands.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
31
EIN
94-2431856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mojave Desert Land Trust

Protects Mojave Desert ecosystem through strategic land purchases, stewardship, and assisting agencies/communities. Vision: interconnected, permanently protected scenic and natural space.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
31
EIN
72-1603033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feather River Land Trust (FRLT)

To conserve land in the Feather River region and steward its ecological and cultural values for current and future generations.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
19
EIN
68-0449687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Sur Land Trust

Big Sur Land Trusts mission is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. Since 1978, we have conserved over 40,000 acres throughout the county.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$55.0m
Employees
32
EIN
94-2473415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The JMT Wilderness Conservancy

Restoring JMT's meadows and habitats. Protecting wildlife, waters, and ecosystems for future generations in the High Sierra Nevada, CA.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
9
EIN
85-3608502
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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