Nonprofit · EIN 77-0039294
THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,223,040 | $7,639,361 | -$416,321 | $40,512,194 | $2,170,617 | $38,341,577 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,663,137 | $26,469,465 | $1,193,672 | $40,719,893 | $1,956,997 | $38,762,896 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,331,564 | $17,337,832 | -$6,268 | $39,503,474 | $1,934,855 | $37,568,619 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,817,394
- of which government grants
- $4,026,256
- Program service revenue
- $261,160
- Investment income
- $144,486
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $69,352
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $169,570
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,994,398
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,586,464
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,500
- Occupancy
- $226,677
- Travel
- $51,299
- Depreciation
- $520,931
- Program services (functional)
- $6,392,940
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,180,203
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,218
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,719,893
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,512,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,170,617
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,341,577
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,453,137
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,521,359
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $35,834,590
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,506,987
- Gross receipts
- $7,318,790
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 576
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAILA ADRIANE DETTMAN HOOKER | SECRETARY/EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 43 | $146,326 | $12,722 |
| DANIEL BOHLMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 43 | $120,345 | $13,792 |
| JON HALL | STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 39 | $106,962 | $13,048 |
| KYLE WALSH | CONSERVATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,215 | $10,410 |
| PAT MULLEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GRANT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRIGGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN ROBINSON | PRESIDENT-PRIOR YEAR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB DEGRAFT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JUHNKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK JUSTESEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE ROYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SHEETS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA STEELEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNINE TALLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE VAZ | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON YUKELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAILA ADRIANE DETTMAN HOOKER | SECRETARY/EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 44 | $149,512 | $11,614 |
| DANIEL BOHLMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,250 | $13,651 |
| JON HALL | STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37 | $109,697 | $13,998 |
| KYLE WALSH | CONSERVATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37 | $100,083 | $10,535 |
| ANN ROBINSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MULLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GRANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BRABECK | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY FITZHUGH | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JUHNKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PATTERSON | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE ROYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SHEETS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA STEELEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE VAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON YUKELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAILA ADRIANE DETTMAN HOOKER | SECRETARY/EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $140,442 | $11,925 |
| DANIEL BOHLMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,507 | $12,503 |
| JON HALL | STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37 | $102,507 | $12,532 |
| ANN ROBINSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MULLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GRANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BRABECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY FITZHUGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GRANT | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JUHNKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY KNIGHT | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PATTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE ROYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SHEETS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRISA STEED | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA STEELEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE VAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON YUKELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1137 PACIFIC ST STE A, SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93401-3354
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAILA DETTMAN, 1137 PACIFIC STREET STE A, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
- Signed the 990
- KAILA DETTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (805) 544-9096
- Website
- LCSLO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GLENN BURDETTE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0039294 or by the name THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY.
- 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
WE CONSERVE AND CARE FOR THE DIVERSE WILDLANDS, FARMS, AND RANCHES OF THE CENTRAL COAST. WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND AND TO EACH OTHER.
Program accomplishments
- THE LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM ESTABLISHES VOLUNTARY LAND PROTECTION AGREEMENTS (CONSERVATION EASEMENTS) WITH FAMILY FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND LANDOWNERS. THE LAND CONSERVANCY ALSO BUYS PROPERTIES IN FEE TITLE AND RECEIVES GIFTS/DONATIONS OF LAND. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LANDS WITH IMPORTANT SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, HABITAT AND CULTURAL VALUES. THE LAND CONSERVANCY STAFF PREPARE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS, DRAFT AGREEMENTS, IDENTIFY LAND MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND CONDUCT MONITORING OF EACH PROPERTY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED 67,582 ACRES TO-DATE.Expenses $3,288,010 · revenue $76,836
- THE OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAND RESOURCES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. CURRENTLY THE ORGANIZATION HAS 1,354 INDIVIDUAL/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (NON-VOTING) AND 137 BUSINESS MEMBERS (NON-VOTING). THE ORGANIZATION E-NEWSLETTER REACHES 6,471, AND THE ANNUAL REPORT GOES OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 1,700 PEOPLE.Expenses $1,124,885 · revenue $177,554
- THE STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON SUPPORTING HEALTHY WILDLIFE HABITAT, IMPROVING WATER QUALITY, SUSTAINING OUR LOCAL WATER SUPPLY, AND PROTECTING MAN-MADE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FARM FIELDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STREAMS, WETLANDS, COASTAL DUNES, AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS. RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP CARE PROGRAM STAFF DEVELOP GRANT PROPOSALS, PREPARE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND RESTORATION PLANS, IMPLEMENT RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, AND MONITOR PROJECT RESULTS.Expenses $1,677,074
- THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT NATURE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING USING OAK WOODLANDS AND OTHER NATURAL LANDS FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM TRAINS AND EMPOWERS CHILDEREN AS FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS, INSTILLING LEADERSHIP AND SCIENCE SKILLS. THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM EACH YEAR.Expenses $302,971 · revenue $6,770
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0039294
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,512,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,318,790
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,223,040 | $7,639,361 | $40,512,194 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $27,663,137 | $26,469,465 | $40,719,893 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,331,564 | $17,337,832 | $39,503,474 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,080,960 | $10,599,901 | $39,221,934 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 77-0039294).
Questions about THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
- What is the EIN of THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY is 77-0039294.
- Is THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 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 THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KAILA DETTMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,326 (KAILA ADRIANE DETTMAN HOOKER, SECRETARY/EXEC. DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,223,040, expenses of $7,639,361 and total assets of $40,512,194 at year end.
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