California Council of Land Trusts
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.
California Council of Land Trusts at a glance
In short: California Council of Land Trusts gave $235K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $234,765
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $33,538
- Median grant
- $25,200
- Total assets
- $2,078,094
- +194.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California Council of Land Trusts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Land Trust Alliance ($125K). Together the top 7 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land Trust Alliance Washington, DC | Development of CA Onwards | $125,000 |
| Feather River Land Trust Quincy, CA | Upper Feather River Watershed | $25,500 |
| Native American Land Conserv Banning, CA | Land back capacity building | $25,500 |
| No CA Regional Land Trust Chico, CA | Establishment of land protections | $25,200 |
| Lake County Land Trust Lakeport, CA | Pathway for conservation success | $19,297 |
| San Benito Agr Land Trust Hollister, CA | Professional development | $7,680 |
| Sequoia Riverlands Trust Visalia, CA | San Joaquin Valley & Carrizo Plain | $6,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,078,094 | $1,154,007 | $1,124,749 | $234,765 | 7 | $24,871 |
| 2023 | $706,942 | $525,004 | $320,484 | — | — | $439 |
| 2022 | $371,696 | $443,795 | $164,616 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $81,312 | $211,567 | $169,951 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,656 | $437,448 | $356,352 | — | — | $40 |
About California Council of Land Trusts
Based on IRS filings
California Council of Land Trusts is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Council of Land Trusts is led by Caroline Godkin, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Godkin
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Bridget Fithian
Chair
Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Winters
Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Harry Pollack
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linus Eukel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Millet
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Weaver
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kolpin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ringgold
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodd Kelsey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Newkirk
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis
Vice Chair
Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaila Dettman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Chambers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kay Ogden (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mark Silberstein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Walter Moore (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Koplin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Brunneruntil (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ane Deister (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Kimberly Cox (2020) — Development & Finance Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $129K, to Karin Winters (Program Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Council of Land Trusts
How much does California Council of Land Trusts give each year?
California Council of Land Trusts gave $235K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is California Council of Land Trusts's typical grant size?
California Council of Land Trusts's median grant in 2024 was $25,200, and its average grant was $33,538, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Council of Land Trusts give grants?
California Council of Land Trusts gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (47%).
Does California Council of Land Trusts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on California Council of Land Trusts's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are California Council of Land Trusts's largest grantees?
California Council of Land Trusts's largest 2024 grantees include Land Trust Alliance ($125,000), Feather River Land Trust ($25,500) and Native American Land Conserv ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Council of Land Trusts?
California Council of Land Trusts reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is California Council of Land Trusts?
California Council of Land Trusts is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is California Council of Land Trusts's EIN?
California Council of Land Trusts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0826246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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