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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0906648

SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY

Also known as DON SCOLES

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Financials

$3.3M$1.1M2023$3.8M$1M2024$6.5M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$6,543,222$1,336,422$5,206,800$53,938,830$117,432$53,821,398
December 31, 2024990$3,848,686$1,049,415$2,799,271$44,342,858$133,358$44,209,500
December 31, 2023990$3,341,781$1,132,239$2,209,542$38,404,442$154,449$38,249,993
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,107,359
of which government grants
$15,154
Program service revenue
$144,806
Investment income
$257,108
Net gain from sales of assets
$31,003
Other revenue
$33,949

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$206,499
Other salaries and wages
$396,765
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$757,433
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,825
Accounting fees
$41,315
Occupancy
$33,729
Travel
$8,852
Depreciation
$5,678
Program services (functional)
$1,275,947
Management and general (functional)
$60,475

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$44,342,858
Total assets, end of year
$53,938,830
Total liabilities, end of year
$117,432
Net assets, end of year
$53,821,398
Land, buildings and equipment
$405,231
Publicly traded securities
$92,510
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,376,085
Net assets with donor restrictions
$52,445,313
Gross receipts
$6,543,222
Employees
7
Volunteers
230
Year formed
2000
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DON SCOLESExecutive Direc
Officer
40$153,798$52,701
BETH MARTINEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE DUFFELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KENNETH LITTLETreasurer/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DOREEN STATLANDERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA SCHAEFERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIC MONDEROVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DON SCOLESExecutive Direc
Officer
40$147,485$45,953
BETH MARTINEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JOE DUFFELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KENNETH LITTLETreasurer/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DOREEN STATLANDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
TRISH JONES-MONDEROSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA SCHAEFERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC MONDEROMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELITA BORBONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DON SCOLESExecutive Direc
Officer
40$137,385$35,779
BETH MARTINEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JOE DUFFELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KENNETH LITTLETreasurer/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TODD CRESCENZOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOREEN STATLANDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
TRISH JONES-MONDEROSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA SCHAEFERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC MONDEROPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHELITA BORBONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2900 4TH AVE STE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-5918
In care of
% DON SCOLES
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DON SCOLES, 2900 4TH AVE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Signed the 990
DON SCOLES, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 365-4839
Return prepared by
Leaf & Cole LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0906648 or by the name SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

ACQUIRE, MANAGE AND PROTECT LAND IN PERPETUITY THAT SUPPORTS SENSITIVE HABITATS AND SPECIES, AND TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AS STEWARDS AND ADVOCATES OF THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE Land Preservation and Stewardship PROGRAM AND A Community Outreach and Education PROGRAM. Land preservation and stewardship includes managing hundreds of acres of natural open space dedicated for conservation in perpetuity, utilizing scientists, biologist and volunteers who perform duties such as mapping and tracking the status of sensitive species and habitat, implementing adaptive management to suit the needs of a particular preserve, working with state and federal wildlife agencies, providing required education to the homeowners surrounding our preserves, mending fences, replacing signs and removing invasive species/weeds. Community outreach and education includes promoting learning opportunities and stimulating interest in the public regarding environmental issues in San Diego, providing education for students pursuing environmental studies or careers, at public outreach events, and hosting guided field trips to the preserves to discuss the importance of habitat and species protection and to show habitat restoration activities in the field.
    Expenses $1,275,947 · revenue $144,806

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0906648
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$53,938,830
Income (IRS master file)
$6,543,222

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$6,543,222$1,336,422$53,938,830XML
990December 2024$3,848,686$1,049,415$44,342,858XML
990December 2023$3,341,781$1,132,239$38,404,442XML
990December 2022$6,840,271$921,763$33,102,576IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 33-0906648).

Questions about SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY is 33-0906648.
Is SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN DIEGO HABITAT 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 SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DON SCOLES.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,798 (DON SCOLES, Executive Direc).
How much revenue does SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,543,222, expenses of $1,336,422 and total assets of $53,938,830 at year end.

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