Placer Land Trust works with willing landowners and conservation partners to permanently protect and care for natural and agricultural lands in Placer County for current and future generations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103.7M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$500K
About Placer Land Trust
Based on IRS filings
Placer Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AUBURN, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $451K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,685,644 | $94,551,753 | $90,375,925 |
| Revenue | $10,313,886 | $4,426,680 | $3,868,231 |
| Expenses | $2,279,980 | $1,597,284 | $1,673,535 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $450,707 | $112,230 | $756,884 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trust for Public Land ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | Project funding | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE PIEPER | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| FRED YEAGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LOREN CLARK | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RICH FERRERIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT GILLIOM | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JIM HAAGEN-SMIT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CATHY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BARBARA BRENNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ACHINI BANDARA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DOUG HOUSTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF DARLINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $154,232 |
| KATE NITTA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer Land Trust?
Placer Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AUBURN, CA. It holds $103.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Placer Land Trust?
As of 2024, Placer Land Trust holds $103.7M in total assets with $10.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does Placer Land Trust operate?
Placer Land Trust has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Placer Land Trust award?
In 2024, Placer Land Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Placer Land Trust's EIN?
Placer Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0223143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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