Cayucos Land Conservancy
The Cayucos Land Conservancy is committed to the enduring preservation of the rural greenbelt that surrounds Cayucos, California. Preserving this historic and stunning open space is the primary goal of the land conservancy, so that future generations enjoy this place.
Cayucos Land Conservancy at a glance
In short: Cayucos Land Conservancy gave $309K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $309K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $309,204
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $309,204
- Median grant
- $309,204
- Total assets
- $3,553,115
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cayucos Land Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was County of San Luis Obispo ($309K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | TCP land purchase contribution | $309,204 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,553,115 | $595,206 | $360,862 | $309,204 | 1 | $73,102 |
| 2024 | $3,108,499 | $820,128 | $439,097 | — | — | $75,405 |
| 2023 | $2,613,053 | $226,501 | $45,997 | — | — | $40,313 |
| 2022 | $2,266,198 | $205,083 | $53,078 | — | — | $36,663 |
| 2021 | $2,365,893 | $176,907 | $31,987 | — | — | $41,483 |
| 2020 | $2,155,201 | $505,323 | $152,552 | — | — | $5,176 |
| 2019 | $1,670,520 | $297,935 | $33,028 | — | — | $27,218 |
About Cayucos Land Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Cayucos Land Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cayucos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $309K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cayucos Land Conservancy is led by Amber Sandoval, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amber Sandoval
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Oelker
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Smith
Director
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ridout
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sooter
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Horvath
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Stafford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Newman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott McManus
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Seville
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Warden
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Greg Bettencourt (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Bettencourt (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Malina Hills (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lisa Bertrand (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Joanne Riester (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marie Jaqua (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Baxter (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Niblock (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Lyon (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cayucos Land Conservancy
How much does Cayucos Land Conservancy give each year?
Cayucos Land Conservancy gave $309K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cayucos Land Conservancy?
Cayucos Land Conservancy reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $595K.
What is Cayucos Land Conservancy?
Cayucos Land Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cayucos, CA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cayucos Land Conservancy operate?
Cayucos Land Conservancy has awarded grants in California.
What is Cayucos Land Conservancy's EIN?
Cayucos Land Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0506896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
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