CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT

Financials

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

27258 VIA INDUSTRIA STE B, TEMECULA, CA 92590-3751

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

HEATHER THOMSON, 27258 VIA INDUSTRIA STE B, TEMECULA, CA 92590

Signed the 990

HEATHER THOMSON, CFO

Phone

(760) 731-7790

Website

WWW.CNLM.ORG

Return prepared by

ABBOTT STRINGHAM & LYNCH

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0233573 or by the name CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT IS (A) TO CONSERVE NATIVE SPECIES, THEIR HABITAT AND FUNCTIONING ECOSYSTEMS IN PERPETUITY, (B) TO OWN AND/OR MANAGE LANDS IN AN ECOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND WITH SCIENCE-BASED STEWARDSHIP, (C) TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF SUCH LANDS THROUGH EDUCATION, (D) TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE USES OF LANDS BY THE PUBLIC THAT PRESERVE THE CONSERVATION VALUES, AND (E) TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT NATIVE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

Program accomplishments

• AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT (CNLM) HAS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED, THROUGH IN-FEE OWNERSHIP AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, 75,547.65 ACRES OF LAND AND WETLANDS THAT PROVIDE ASSOCIATED HABITAT FOR AT-RISK SPECIES. PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP WERE PROVIDED THROUGH PATROLLING, PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONTROL OF NON-NATIVE VEGETATION, BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, BOUNDARY SECURITY, HABITAT RESTORATION, RESEARCH, AND OTHER ACTIVITES. THROUGH THIS STEWARDSHIP, CNLM PROTECTED APPROXIMATELY 177 FEDERAL OR STATE LISTED OR SPECIAL-STATUS SPECIES, INCLUDING 28 MAMMAL, 40 BIRD, 18 REPTILE, 8 AMPHIBIAN, 5 FISH, 13 INVERTEBRATE, AND 65 PLANT SPECIES ON ITS PRESERVES IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON. THESE ARE INCREASES FROM THE PREVIOUS REPORTING PERIOD, AND LARGELY BASED ON INCLUSION OF SPECIES OF GREATEST CONCERN IN WASHINGTON, NEW DETECTIONS OF SPECIES, AND SOME NEW SPECIES THROUGH PRESERVE ACQUISITIONS. TO SUPPORT THESE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES, CNLM HELD 117 RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS WITH A CUMULATIVE VALUE OF $316,946,110 AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, OF WHICH $22,499,312 WAS NEWLY CONTRIBUTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, AT THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR, CNLM HELD $37,843,494 IN FUNDS RESTRICTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES.CNLM ALSO MANAGES CONSERVATION LANDS UNDER CONTRACT WITH OTHERS. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, CNLM MANAGED OVER 5,219 ACRES UNDER CONTRACT IN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON, ALL OF WHICH PROVIDED HABITAT FOR LISTED OR RARE SPECIES OR REPRESENTED SENSITIVE OR RARE HABITAT. IN ADDITION, CNLM PROVIDES A SUITE OF BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, RESTORATION, AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO OTHERS TO ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL VALUE OF CONSERVATION LANDS OR TO ASSIST IN SPECIES RECOVERY EFFORTS. IN THESE CASES, CNLM HOLDS NO DIRECT REALTY INTEREST BUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE HABITAT TYPES AND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES.ADDITIONALLY, CNLM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST OTHERS (SUCH AS CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS) TO BETTER CALCULATE THE COSTS OF THEIR LONG-TERM OR PERPETUAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPEN SPACE AREAS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS, OFFERING AS A SUBSCRIPTION AN "APP" THAT WE DEVELOPED FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND TRAINING VIDEOS.APPROXIMATELY 437 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED THEIR LABOR TO FURTHER SUPPORT CNLM'S HABITAT STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION EFFORTS.
  Expenses $7,397,376 · grants $4,544 · revenue $5,488,835

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

68-0233573

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

1995

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C340)

Assets (IRS master file)

$328,986,298

Income (IRS master file)

$28,627,614

Filing history

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 68-0233573).

Questions about CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT is 68-0233573.

Is CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.

Are donations to CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT 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 CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HEATHER THOMSON.

Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $217,509 (MELANIE BARRANCO, CO-EXEC DIR & CFO).

How much revenue does CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,627,614, expenses of $9,661,941 and total assets of $328,986,298 at year end.

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