The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation
We are a Native-led Indigenous rights organization. We are dedicated to our mission of protecting & revitalizing Indigenous cultures, empowering them in the direct application of their traditional knowledge & practices on their ancestral lands.
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,879,645
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,047,113
- +74.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $715
- -60.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,186,892
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation
Who The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation gives
- Giving grew 144% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $61K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kik Ka Eaikahelelani Inc Holualoa, HI | Cultural preservation | $11,000 |
| Advcts Indigenous CA Lang Fresno, CA | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Hana Retreat Ala Kukui Hana, HI | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Morning Star Leaders Scottsdale, AZ | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center Oakland, CA | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Nakoa Foundation Kailua Kona, HI | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,879,645 | $3,047,113 | $2,186,892 | — | — | $715 |
| 2023 | $3,176,695 | $1,745,567 | $2,510,456 | $61,000 | 6 | $1,824 |
| 2022 | $3,957,900 | $2,888,887 | $1,797,251 | $57,000 | 5 | $180 |
| 2021 | $2,825,942 | $2,131,305 | $1,628,747 | $50,000 | 5 | $524 |
| 2020 | $2,337,262 | $890,154 | $1,087,068 | $25,000 | 2 | $-649 |
About The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $715.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation is led by Sara Moncada, CEO on every filing since 2021; 5 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Moncada
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Melissa Nelson
Board Chair
President & CEO → Board President, 2023
Board President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Anthony Reese
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Lois Ellen Frank
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Arlene Kato
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Cyndi Frank
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Debra Harry
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimla McDonald
Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2023
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timoteo Montoya
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Stefano Varese (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kaimana Barcarse (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Priscilla Settee (2020) — Co-Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Sara Moncada (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation
How large is The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation?
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation?
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation operate?
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Virginia.
What is The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation's EIN?
The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3003900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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