Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation is a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection of ecosystem values and the long-term sustainability of our natural resources for future generations.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$24K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$12K
About Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation is a nonprofit organization, based in GEORGETOWN, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $3.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $3 |
| Expenses | $27,860 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3 |
| 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 2020
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Sierra Forest Legacy ($12,000), American River Conservancy ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American River Conservancy Coloma, CA | Closing Nonprofit | $11,500 |
| Sierra Forest Legacy Coloma, CA | Closing Nonprofit | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Schambach | President | 10 | — |
| Ray Griffiths | Vice President | 3 | — |
| Martha Oberlander | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| EJ Kipping | Director | 3 | — |
| Loyd Evans | Director | 3 | — |
| Shirley Harman | Secretary | 3 | — |
| John Kipping | Director | 3 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation operate?
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation award?
In 2020, Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation awarded 2 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation's EIN?
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0108508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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