Nonprofit · EIN 33-0497525
ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · ESCONDIDO, CA 92046
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,541,729 | $1,378,724 | $163,005 | $63,536,243 | $75,431 | $63,460,812 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,167,674
- of which government grants
- $136,509
- Program service revenue
- $65,871
- Investment income
- $268,497
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$118
- Net income from fundraising events
- $37,677
- Other revenue
- $39,687
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,453
- Other salaries and wages
- $433,630
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $701,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,245
- Accounting fees
- $61,714
- Occupancy
- $18,108
- Travel
- $12,229
- Depreciation
- $82,534
- Program services (functional)
- $963,194
- Management and general (functional)
- $375,051
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,933,111
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,536,243
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,431
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,460,812
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $55,706,464
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,220,981
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,550,370
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $59,910,442
- Gross receipts
- $1,547,358
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 270
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN VAN LEER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $151,723 |
| LISA RUDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RICHARD MURPHY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LEONARD WITTWER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEVIN BARNARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEVE BARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KRYSTLE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| BETSY KEITHLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ED VAN LIEW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ED PHILBRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| ANNE MIDDLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| JP THEBERGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| MARIANNE NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 460791, ESCONDIDO, CA 92046-0791
- In care of
- % ANN/KEVEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD MURPHY, PO BOX 460791, ESCONDIDO, CA 92046
- Signed the 990
- LEONARD WITTWER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (760) 471-9354
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- LAND PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE USED FOR MANAGING 3,000+/- ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND IN THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED AREA WHILE ALSO WORKING TO SAVE ADDITIONAL LAND. LANDS MANAGED ARE OWNED IN FEE OR CONTROLLED VIA A CONSERVATION EASEMENT OR OTHER LEGAL INSTRUMENT. EXPENSES INCLUDE THE SALARIES OF OUR LAND TEAM, GENERAL EXPENSES NEEDED TO RUN THE ORGANIZATION, HABITAT ACQUISITION EXPENSES AND HABITAT RESTORATION EXPENSES. SOME EXPENSES ARE PAID BY GRANTS AND DONATED FUNDS, AND OTHER EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR BY ENDOWMENTS FOR PRESERVES THAT ARE ENDOWED[AV1] [AV2] . THE MAIN PURPOSE OF OUR LAND PROGRAMS IS FULFILLING THE MISSION OF THE CONSERVANCY TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED.Expenses $552,728
- OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY. WE EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT WHY WILDLANDS AND WILDLIFE ARE IMPORTANT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, OR ARE PAID PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY SCHOOLS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDES ENGAGING YOUTH WITH A RANGE OF OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR CONNECTION TO NATURE AND SHAPE FUTURE LAND STEWARDS. EXPENSES INCLUDE THE SALARIES OF OUR EDUCATION TEAM AS WELL AS GENERAL EXPENSES OF THE CONSERVANCY'S OPERATIONS. THE CONSERVANCY'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP FULFILL THE CONSERVANCY'S VISION FOR THE WATERSHED TO BECOME A MODEL OF VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITIES AND VIABLE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS THRIVING TOGETHER.Expenses $273,916 · revenue $65,871
- THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL, RESTORATION, AND FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROJECT, BY THE ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY (CONSERVANCY), WILL ADDRESS INVASIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES ACROSS THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY. IT WILL PRIMARILY UTILIZE MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF INVASIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANTS IN NATURE PRESERVES OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE GRANTEE, IN RIPARIAN AREAS, ALONG 8 MILES OF ESCONDIDO CREEK, FROM UPPER TO MID WATERSHED. IT WILL ALSO TREAT INVASIVE PLANTS ON NEIGHBORING, PRIVATELY-OWNED LANDS IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH WATERSHED-SCALE CONTROL OF CERTAIN PLANTS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION. RETREATMENTS AND MONITORING OF PROGRESS WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE OF GAINS. THE WORK WILL INCLUDE CUTTING WITH HAND TOOLS AND CHAINSAWS, PAINTING AND/OR TARGETED SPRAYING OF STUMPS WITH HERBICIDES, REPLANTING WITH NATIVE RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN A FEW SELECTED AREAS, AND WORKING WITH NEIGHBORS FOR TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE.Expenses $136,550 · grants $25,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0497525
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,536,243
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,547,358
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,673,956 | $1,248,414 | $62,933,111 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,156,284 | $1,396,952 | $59,783,707 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY is 33-0497525.
- Is ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD MURPHY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,723 (ANN VAN LEER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,541,729, expenses of $1,378,724 and total assets of $63,536,243 at year end.
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