The Escondido Creek Conservancy
The mission of the Escondido Creek Conservancy is to preserve and restore the escondido creek watershed. Vision: through the conservancy's leadership, the escondido creek watershed will become a model of vibrant urban communities and viable natural ecosystems thriving together.
The Escondido Creek Conservancy at a glance
In short: The Escondido Creek Conservancy gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $63,536,243
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Escondido Creek Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Committee for Clean Water Natural Resources and Parks ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee for Clean Water Natural Resources and Parks Sacramento, CA | Prop 4 Funding Sponsorship | $25,000 |
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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 | $63,536,243 | $1,541,729 | $1,378,724 | $25,000 | 1 | $268,497 |
| 2023 | $62,933,111 | $3,673,956 | $1,248,414 | — | — | $138,622 |
| 2022 | $59,783,705 | $7,225,130 | $1,409,196 | — | — | $193,445 |
| 2021 | $55,111,161 | $6,089,005 | $1,530,736 | — | — | $201,185 |
| 2020 | $50,136,899 | $1,646,804 | $1,205,102 | — | — | $100,623 |
About The Escondido Creek Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
The Escondido Creek Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Escondido, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $268K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Escondido Creek Conservancy is led by Ann Van Leer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Van Leer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Lisa Ruder
President
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Keithley
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Barnard
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Wittwer
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Murphy
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Barker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystle Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Middleton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Philbrick
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Van Liew
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jp Theberge
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Nelson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ron Forster (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Simokat (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jeff Swenerton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vicky Taylor (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Olga Diaz (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Alspach (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Keefer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Dummer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Costanzo (2020) — Board Member
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 $152K, to Ann Van Leer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Escondido Creek Conservancy
How much does The Escondido Creek Conservancy give each year?
The Escondido Creek Conservancy gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Escondido Creek Conservancy?
The Escondido Creek Conservancy reported $63.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is The Escondido Creek Conservancy?
The Escondido Creek Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Escondido, CA. It holds $63.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Escondido Creek Conservancy operate?
The Escondido Creek Conservancy has awarded grants in California.
What is The Escondido Creek Conservancy's EIN?
The Escondido Creek Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0497525. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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