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EIN 68-0256981

Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Grass Valley
State
California
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
Bear Yuba Land Trust exists to create a balance between nature and the needs of the people who make a life and a livelihood here. This is our home. Our mission is to enrich the deep community connection with our land today, tomorrow, and forever.
Also known as...
Nevada County Land Trust
Total revenues
$1,590,713
2024
Total expenses
$1,050,503
2024
Total assets
$11,350,889
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

Program areas at BYLT

Outreach: The promotion and advocacy of land conservation ethics through educational content and experiences for youth, families, and the community at large.
Conservation Easements & Preserves Stewardship: Conservation programs that protect natural resources through management of lands donated to protect conservation values and protection of lands through conservation easements and fee purchases.
Trails: Building and maintaining public trails and preserves in Nevada and Yuba Counties.

Who funds Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$27,900
The Martin FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
Theophilus Foundation Martha Jean WeaverCharity$20,000
...and 10 more grants received

Financials for BYLT

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,384,196
Program services$48,093
Investment income and dividends$139,488
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,000
Net income from fundraising events$8,595
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,341
Total revenues$1,590,713
Data update history
June 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Theophilus Foundation Martha Jean Weaver
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Martin Foundation
February 20, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 5, 2026
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Theophilus Foundation Martha Jean Weaver
January 18, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1004
Grass Valley, CA 95945
County
Nevada County, CA
Website URL
bylt.org/ 
Phone
(530) 272-5994
Facebook page
bear-yuba-land-trust 
Twitter profile
@bearyuba 
IRS details
EIN
68-0256981
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
082812
FTB Entity ID
1693590
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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