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.
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation at a glance
In short: Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation gave $24K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $23,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $11,750
- Median grant
- $11,750
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Sierra Forest Legacy ($12K). Together the top 2 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Forest Legacy Coloma, CA | Closing Nonprofit | $12,000 |
| American River Conservancy Coloma, CA | Closing Nonprofit | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3 | $27,860 | $23,500 | 2 | $3 |
About Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation is a public charity, based in Georgetown, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $3.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation is led by Karen Schambach, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Karen Schambach
President
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
EJ Kipping
Director
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kipping
Director
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loyd Evans
Director
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Oberlander
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Griffiths
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Harman
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation
How much does Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation give each year?
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation gave $24K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation operate?
Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation has awarded grants in California.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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