THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT IS (A) TO CONSERVE NATIVE SPECIES, THEIR HABITAT AND FUNCTIONING ECOSYSTEMS IN PERPETUITY, (B) TO OWN AND/OR MANAGE LANDS IN AN ECOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND WITH SCIENCE-BASED STEWARDSHIP, (C) TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF SUCH LANDS THROUGH EDUCATION, (D) TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE USES OF LANDS BY THE PUBLIC THAT PRESERVE THE CONSERVATION VALUES, AND (E) TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$289.6M
+10.7% YoY
Revenue
$6.8M
+22.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.9M
+51.3% YoY
Expenses
$9.8M
+18.5% YoY
About Center for Natural Lands Management
Based on IRS filings
Center for Natural Lands Management is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TEMECULA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $289.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.9M.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $289,553,466 | $261,460,015 | $244,168,875 |
| Revenue | $6,816,938 | $5,558,737 | $5,094,433 |
| Expenses | $9,762,449 | $8,238,439 | $8,556,484 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,889,339 | $1,249,038 | $1,093,156 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN SANCHEZ | BOARD CHAIR | — | — |
| DAVID THOREAU | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SUSAN MOORE | BOARD VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| RICK RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DAVID LEE | BOARD TREASURER | — | — |
| ALICIA GUERRA | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PETER PROWS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHELLE LEE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| ERIC CHERNISS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| ISABELLA GELMI | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 40 | $143,535 |
| MELANIE BARRANCO | CO-EXEC DIR & CFO | 40 | $207,835 |
| DEBORAH ROGERS | CO-EXEC DIR & DIR OF CONSE | 40 | $221,648 |
| SARAH MUELLER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $154,693 |
| ALAN CLARK | HR/RISK MANAGER | 40 | $106,728 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Natural Lands Management?
Center for Natural Lands Management is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TEMECULA, CA. It holds $289.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Natural Lands Management?
As of 2024, Center for Natural Lands Management holds $289.6M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue.
Where does Center for Natural Lands Management operate?
Center for Natural Lands Management has awarded grants in California, Oregon, Washington.
What is Center for Natural Lands Management's EIN?
Center for Natural Lands Management's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0233573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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