EIN 72-1603033

Mojave Desert Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Mojave Desert Land Trust aims to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resources. It provides assistance to various agencies and communities to preserve open spaces, secure wildlife corridors, and protect natural, cultural, and scenic resources through strategic land purchases. The organization ensures that all acquired land is properly stewarded and maintained towards a vision of a permanently protected Mojave Desert with interconnected scenic and natural spaces. Its location is Joshua Tree, CA.
Also known as...
The California Desert Land Conservancy
Total revenues
$8,072,702
2022
Total expenses
$3,005,485
2022
Total assets
$51,837,293
2022
Num. employees
31
2022

Program areas at Mojave Desert Land Trust

Land Acquisition, Conservation and Conveyance. Land purchases that have strategic conservation values. Works to ensure that all acquired land is properly stewarded and maintained. Every land transaction supports the vision of a Mojave Desert with interconnected, permanently protected scenic and natural areas hosting a diversity of native plants and wildlife. Responsibilities include conservation easement monitoring, simple restoration, and waste removal. Along with land purchases in our local area and our conservation easement work, the Organization has conveyed 1,241 parcels totaling 55,058 acres to the United States government, consolidating our public lands and conserved over 110,000 acres.

Grants made by Mojave Desert Land Trust

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Center for Biological DiversityLand Conservation$35,000

Who funds Mojave Desert Land Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Resources Legacy FundLand Or Marine Conservation, Promotion of Education And/or Healthy Communities$1,309,750
Inland Empire Community Foundation (TCF)Desert Discovery Field Studies, La Contenta Middle School; MDLT Wildlife Corridors Conservation Program$108,530
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Impact Directed Projects$82,545
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Mojave Desert Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Cody HanfordJoint Executive Director$87,602
Kelly HerbinsonBoard Member$105,592
Robyn GraceDirector of Grants and Grants Administration
John SimpsonPresident$0
Geary HundSecretary / Former Ed Current Vice President / Executive Director / Director , Treasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Mojave Desert Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,679,541
Program services$283,852
Investment income and dividends$-86,862
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$196,171
Total revenues$8,072,702

Form 990s for Mojave Desert Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-08-23990View PDF
2020-122021-07-15990View PDF
2019-122020-09-22990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $1,309,750 from Resources Legacy Fund
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
60124 29 Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
San Bernardino County, CA
Website URL
mdlt.org/ 
Phone
(760) 366-5440
Facebook page
mojavedesertlandtrust 
IRS details
EIN
72-1603033
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
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
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