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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3920272

CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt · SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406

Financials

$63K$71K2024$100K$73K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$100,097$73,160$26,937$5,705,774$0$5,705,774
December 31, 2024990$63,219$70,644-$7,425$5,469,337$0$5,469,337
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,929
of which government grants
$40,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,168
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$12,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,150
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$53,589
Management and general (functional)
$19,571

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,469,337
Total assets, end of year
$5,705,774
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,705,774
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,495,559
Net assets without donor restrictions
$210,215
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,495,559
Gross receipts
$100,097
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2013
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
Stephnie WaldSecretary
Officer
5$12,150$12,150
Lynne Dee AlthouseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dorothy JenningsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Candice BellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sandra RakestrawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Douglas DrynanVice President
Officer
2$0$0
Neil HavlikPresident
Officer
10$0$0
Anne FairchildTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Stephnie WaldSecretary
Officer
5$0$12,415$12,415
Lynne Dee AlthouseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Dorothy JenningsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Candice BellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Sandra RakestrawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Douglas DrynanVice President
Officer
2$0$0$0
Neil HavlikPresident
Officer
10$0$0$0
Anne FairchildTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 274, SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406-0274
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Neil Havlik, P O Box 274, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Signed the 990
Neil Havlik, President
Phone
(805) 781-9624

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 38-3920272 or by the name CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY.

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

Mission

Our mission is to work with government agencies, non-government organizations and interested groups and individuals to foster permanent protection of wildlife habitat within the Carrizo Plain area of San Luis Obispo County, California. This is done by purchasing land or easements, accepting donations of same, undertaking actions to restore or enhance wildlife habitat found on those lands, and to provide educational opportunities for the public about these lands and actions.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization had a successful year in acquisitions, acquiring 3 parcels of land totaling 120 acres from willing sellers (including one donation), and accepting donations of 3 vacant parcels totaling 7.5 acres from three other parties. Funds for the purchases were paid directly into escrow by several grants from the Nature Conservancy, with ancillary costs being advanced by the organization and later reimbursed. In the case of the donations the organization paid the closing costs. The expenses include closing costs and required site investigations. The organization also continued work on an evaluation of the natural resources of land northwest of Carrizo Plain National Monument, which is of interest for future conservation efforts. This study was funded by a grant from the Kiewit Foundation of Santa Barbara in 2024; the study is still ongoing but is nearing completion and is expected to be complete in summer 2026.
    Expenses $42,502 · grants $18,609
  • With support from a grant from the County of San Luis Obispo, the organization began a study of identifying and prioritizing properties in the old California Valley subdivision for their natural resources values and development potential, with a goal of seeking to conserve a significant portion of the subdivision for permanent conservation purposes. This entailed the hiring of a consulting firm, and establishment of a committee of interested or affected groups, such as the County, State Wildlife Department, and local Community Services District. The study began in September 2025 and is expected to be completed in summer 2026. Certain of the funds were also used (and reported in First Program Accomplishment) to cover closing costs of property donations in the California Valley subdivision.
    Expenses $4,842 · grants $4,842
  • Following a severe wildfire in July 2025, the organization partnered with local outdoor artist groups to raise funds in support of fire recovery activities, including supplies for erosion control and studies of fire recovery in the area. Approximately $6,350 was raised over an eight week period, snd funds were used for purchase of materials in fall of2025. The balance of the funs are expected to be utilized for studies of natural fire recovery in the area (which had not burned in at least 100 years) in spring 2026.
    Expenses $2,773
  • Property taxes.
    Expenses $3,472

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
38-3920272
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,705,774
Income (IRS master file)
$100,097

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$100,097$73,160$5,705,774IRS
990December 2024$63,219$70,644$5,469,337IRS
990December 2023$150,772$110,610$5,262,514IRS
990December 2022$29,583$59,037$5,075,852IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 38-3920272).

Questions about CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY is 38-3920272.
Is CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARRIZO PLAIN 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 CARRIZO PLAIN 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 CARRIZO PLAIN 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 CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Neil Havlik.
Who are the officers and directors of CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,150 (Stephnie Wald, Secretary).
How much revenue does CARRIZO PLAIN CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,097, expenses of $73,160 and total assets of $5,705,774 at year end.

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