EIN 77-0039294

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County works cooperatively with both landowners and government agencies to find positive, mutually beneficial solutions. Their organization has permanently protected over 14,000 acres of land in San Luis Obispo.
Total revenues
$10,080,960
2022
Total expenses
$10,599,901
2022
Total assets
$39,221,934
2022
Num. employees
30
2022

Program areas at LCSLO

The Land conservation program establishes voluntary Land protection agreements (conservation easements) with family farmers, ranchers, and landowners. The Land Conservancy also buys properties in fee title and receives gifts/donations of Land. The program focuses on identifying and protecting San Luis Obispo County lands with important scenic, agricultural, habitat and cultural values. The Land Conservancy staff prepare grant applications and proposals, draft agreements, identify Land management goals and objectives, and conduct monitoring of each property on an annual basis. The Conservancy has protected 35,235 acres to-date.
The stewardship and restoration program implements projects that focus on supporting healthy wildlife habitat, improving water quality, sustaining our local water supply, and protecting man-made infrastructure and farm fields. The program focuses on streams, wetlands, coastal dunes, and historic landmarks. Restoration and stewardship care program staff develop grant proposals, prepare permit applications and restoration plans, implement restoration activities, and monitor project results.
The outreach and volunteer support program focuses on engaging community members in The mission of The organization and educating The public about Land resources in San Luis Obispo County. The program works to build support for The organization through collaborative partnerships, volunteer activities, educational events, and outreach opportunities throughout The County. Currently The organization has 1,225 individual/household members (non-voting) and 128 business members (non-voting). The organization newsletter and e-newsletter reach 5,187, and The annual report goes out to approximately 1,400 people.
The youth education program focuses on providing opportunities for school-aged children to learn about nature through innovative programming using oak woodlands and other natural lands for hands-on experiential learning. Through partnerships with local public schools, The program trains and empowers children as future conservationists, instilling lifelong leadership and science skills. Thousands of students benefit from The program each year.

Who funds The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Attiyeh FoundationBargain Sale of Conservation Easement$700,500
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Conservation Projects$265,142
Morro Bay National Estuary ProgramConservation Easement$148,500
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at LCSLO

NameTitleCompensation
Daniel BohlmanExecutive Director
Joni MartinezFinance Director
Jon HallStewardship Director
Jamie CreathCommunity Engagement Director
Jon Hall -StewardshipDirector
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for LCSLO

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,736,699
Program services$117,363
Investment income and dividends$26,456
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$200,442
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,080,960

Form 990s for LCSLO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-08-21990View PDF
2021-062022-05-05990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-09-16990View PDF
2018-062019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $700,500 from The Attiyeh Foundation
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Shanbrom Family Foundation
January 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 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
1137 Pacific St Ste A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
lcslo.org/ 
Phone
(805) 544-9096
Facebook page
The-Land-Conservancy-of-San-Luis-Obispo-County 
IRS details
EIN
77-0039294
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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