Nonprofit · EIN 01-0826246
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS
Also known as CCLT
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,154,007 | $1,124,749 | $29,258 | $2,078,094 | $1,541,027 | $537,067 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $525,004 | $320,484 | $204,520 | $706,942 | $199,133 | $507,809 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $716,555
- of which government grants
- $265,514
- Program service revenue
- $412,581
- Investment income
- $24,871
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $234,765
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,623
- Other salaries and wages
- $208,180
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $267,151
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,915
- Accounting fees
- $28,134
- Occupancy
- $3,648
- Travel
- $9,751
- Program services (functional)
- $909,930
- Management and general (functional)
- $214,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $706,942
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,078,094
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,541,027
- Net assets, end of year
- $537,067
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,270
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $525,797
- Gross receipts
- $1,154,007
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karin Winters | Program Director | 40 | $129,112 |
| Caroline Godkin | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $6,623 |
| Bridget Fithian | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kaila Dettman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Noelle Chambers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Kolpin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wendy Millet | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Newkirk | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linus Eukel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Pollack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodd Kelsey | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Ringgold | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Fithian | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kay Ogden | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kaila Dettman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Walter Moore | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Kolpin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wendy Millet | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linus Eukel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Pollack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Silberstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Noelle Chambers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Ringgold | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1017 L STREET 664, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-3805
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Caroline Godkin, 1017 L Street 664, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Signed the 990
- Caroline Godkin, Executive Director
- Phone
- (916) 497-0272
- Website
- calandtrusts.org
- Return prepared by
- Beebout Williams & Olds CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 01-0826246 or by the name CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To conserve California's extraordinary land and water resources through a strong network of land trusts with one cohesive voice across urban and rural communities.
Program accomplishments
- GRANT PROGRAMS:1. Secured $5 Million in reimbursable funding received from Wildlife Conservation Board in February 2024. Awarded $1.9 million to 23 land trusts that leverages over $70 million of other funding for project advancement.2. $1.73 Million in reimbursable funding received from the Department of Conservation for Capacity Building Programs for Land Trusts. Awarded $1.1million to 11 projects that leverage over $55 million in other funding.Expenses $678,610 · revenue $732,554
- EDUCATION:1. Held an annual conference for over 300 attendees including over 100 hours of training. Thisincludeda Conservation Forum for attorneys.2. Held 4 quarterly meetings for members with the updates on 30x30, policy updates, and special topics impacting land trust operations and practices.3. Supported the California Natural Resources Agency with the delivery of a Tribal Summit related to 30x30.4. Organized or participated in numerous regional meetings throughout the state at which education, information,andnetworking were the focus.5. Assisted state agency staff in helping to define conservation for 30x30 and the role that land trusts already play in helping to meet the state's goals.Expenses $176,334 · revenue $189,484
- POLICY:1. Provided several letters of support for bills related to land conservation.2. Communication about existing state law on easement amendments, mitigation endowments, and welfare exemption of open space.3. Advocacy for funding for the 30x30 initiative for land acquisitions and capacity building for land trusts. Part of the coalition that shaped and negotiated the legislative initiative that became Proposition 4, a $10 billion bond measure for climate, water, and wildfire.Expenses $54,986
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0826246
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $896,558
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,534,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,154,007 | $1,124,749 | $2,078,094 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $525,004 | $320,484 | $706,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $443,795 | $164,616 | $371,696 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0826246).
Questions about CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS is 01-0826246.
- Is CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Caroline Godkin.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,112 (Karin Winters, Program Director).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF LAND TRUSTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,154,007, expenses of $1,124,749 and total assets of $2,078,094 at year end.
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