The mission of the Big Sur Land Trust is to inspire love of the land and conservation of our treasured landscapes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.4M
+40.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$314K
+5.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$157K
+58.9% YoY
About Big Sur Land Trust
Based on IRS filings
Big Sur Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MONTEREY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $314K. Net investment income was $2.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,353,024 | $55,035,787 | $48,183,320 |
| Revenue | $23,197,040 | $10,380,116 | $5,319,888 |
| Expenses | $4,911,831 | $5,726,230 | $4,203,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,793,924 | $2,321,542 | $-128,932 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Council of Land Tr ($300,328), Under 5000 Part Iv Line 21 ($13,234).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Council of Land Tr Sacramento, CA | Earth Advocacy Program | $300,328 |
| UNDER 5000 PART IV LINE 21 Monterey, CA | Assorted contributions under $5000 | $13,234 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis | CEO | 40 | $214,276 |
| Rachel Saunders | Dir. Conservation | 40 | $135,014 |
| Peter Eigen | CFO/COO | 40 | $131,708 |
| Patrick Riparetti | Stewardship Dir. | 40 | $123,573 |
| Katharine L Mitchell-Mehle | Development Dir | 40 | $130,410 |
| Barbara Utter | Financial Control | 40 | $111,650 |
| Hans Buder | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jim Andrasick | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Krista Hanni PhD | Chair | 5 | — |
| Carmen Gil | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Adrienne Laurent | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Monica Tovar | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Yuri Anderson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Mark Boitano | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Joel Hernandez Laguna | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John Gamble | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Will Lewallen PhD | Vice-Chair | 5 | — |
| Larry Oda | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dan Lee | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alfred Munoz | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Pinney Allen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Andrea Manzo | Secretary | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sur Land Trust?
Big Sur Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MONTEREY, CA. It holds $77.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Big Sur Land Trust?
As of 2024, Big Sur Land Trust holds $77.4M in total assets with $23.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $314K in 2024.
Where does Big Sur Land Trust operate?
Big Sur Land Trust has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Big Sur Land Trust award?
In 2024, Big Sur Land Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $314K — an average of about $157K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Big Sur Land Trust's EIN?
Big Sur Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2473415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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