Nonprofit · EIN 94-3232437
SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,662,212 | $7,000,464 | $2,661,748 | $12,474,923 | $1,021,514 | $11,453,409 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,847,774 | $6,293,737 | $2,554,037 | $9,924,441 | $1,132,780 | $8,791,661 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,412,592 | $5,599,331 | -$186,739 | $7,567,785 | $1,330,161 | $6,237,624 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,987,962
- of which government grants
- $449,944
- Program service revenue
- $1,150,880
- Investment income
- $519,032
- Other revenue
- $4,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,396
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $677,236
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,185,336
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,719,040
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,827
- Accounting fees
- $32,175
- Occupancy
- $345,627
- Travel
- $78,337
- Depreciation
- $153,840
- Program services (functional)
- $5,062,164
- Management and general (functional)
- $899,502
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,038,798
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,924,441
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,474,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,021,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,453,409
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $166,672
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,801,950
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,537,886
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,915,523
- Gross receipts
- $9,662,212
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Boren | CEO Officer | 35 | $253,475 | $62,994 |
| Michael Behrens | Chief Development Officer | 35 | $168,726 | $28,350 |
| Erika Lovejoy | Sr Program Dir AcR | 35 | $151,861 | $29,115 |
| Ryan Flaherty | Dir Bus Prtnrships | 35 | $152,930 | $24,965 |
| Pinky Keswani | Chief People Offcr | 35 | $153,015 | $21,948 |
| Richael Keller | Senior Director | 35 | $148,350 | $18,999 |
| Tammy Chan | CFO Officer | 35 | $145,689 | $18,003 |
| Sarah Massell | Program Director | 35 | $130,641 | $28,775 |
| Dan Dooley | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Loomans | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Reiter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hernandez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Dachs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Frantz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Friedman-Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Hoang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Liu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eddie O'Campo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adan Ortega | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ginger Oros | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miles Reiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Celeste Cantu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mohsen Mortada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Boren | CEO Officer | 40 | $210,340 | $33,193 |
| Michael Behrens | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $167,186 | $28,418 |
| Erika Lovejoy | Sr Program Dir AcR | 40 | $143,360 | $27,317 |
| Ryan Flaherty | Dir Bus Prtnrships | 40 | $145,242 | $23,862 |
| Pinky Keswani | Chief People Offcr | 40 | $144,580 | $20,867 |
| Sarah Massell | Program Director | 40 | $136,062 | $27,795 |
| Regina Pacheu | CFO Officer | 40 | $133,128 | $29,830 |
| Richael Keller | Senior Director | 40 | $133,434 | $16,044 |
| Dan Dooley | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hernandez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Reiter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Dachs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Frantz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Friedman-Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Hoang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Liu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adan Ortega | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Oros | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miles Reiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Cantu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Loomans | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mohsen Mortada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Boren | CEO Officer | 40 | $187,633 | $30,650 |
| Michael Behrens | CDO Officer | 40 | $162,311 | $26,374 |
| Gina Pacheu | CFO Officer | 40 | $136,697 | $27,055 |
| Erika Lovejoy | Sr Program Dir AcR | 40 | $130,000 | $24,849 |
| Daniel Mountjoy | Sr Dir Water FF | 40 | $122,400 | $32,277 |
| Janet Merryweather | Dir Ind Giv & Lgcy | 40 | $124,500 | $29,120 |
| Ryan Flaherty | Sr Dir Circ Econ | 40 | $128,094 | $21,950 |
| Pinky Keswani | Chief People Offic | 40 | $118,400 | $18,813 |
| Dan Dooley | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hernandez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Reiter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Dachs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Frantz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Friedman-Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Hoang | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Liu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Kareiva | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Oros | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve McCormick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adan Ortega | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miles Reiter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Isabel Montanez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Loomans | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mohsen Mortada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 98 BATTERY ST STE 302, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5512
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Josette Lewis
- Signed the 990
- Josette Lewis, CEO
- Phone
- (415) 977-0380
- Website
- www.suscon.org
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3232437 or by the name SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION.
- 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
Sustainable Conservation advances the collaborative stewardship of Californias land, air, and water for the benefit of nature and people. For over three decades, Sustainable Conservation has built coalitions of people with different interests to catalyze conservation success. By listening deeply and honoring all perspectives, we build common ground from which to forge a better path forward for our Golden State.
Program accomplishments
- California faces big challenges when it comes to our water supplies. Our limited and less reliable fresh water is being stretched to meet the needs of the environment and growing urban and farming demands, while our groundwater supplies are steadily declining. Sustainable Conservation advances promising practices, incentives and policies to help achieve long-term water sustainability in California. Our efforts mean reliable, affordable and clean water for irrigating the crops that feed the nation, healthy communities, and vibrant waterways that support diverse wildlife.Expenses $1,884,072 · grants $20,271 · revenue $694,975
- Waste Not Program promotes appropriate, scalable solutions to reimagine waste by reusing manure nutrients, connecting farmers and their land to a circular resource economy, reducing groundwater and greenhouse gas pollution, and building soil health.Expenses $1,271,821 · revenue $427,451
- Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farmland and a critical tool for addressing Californias water challenges in the face of climate change. Were all connected by land, air, and water, and understanding how we can improve soil health will help us co-create a more sustainable California. In 2023, well address key opportunities in theSan Joaquin Valleyand theCentral Coast the states most productive agricultural regions with the greatest impacts to their water systems and watersheds. Regenerative soil health practices like cover cropping and high-carbon soil amendments can make a real difference in how our soils store water and nutrients, and even improve the quality and quantity of water thats returned to our aquifers and waterways.Expenses $1,046,255 · grants $125 · revenue $9,289
- California boasts iconic plants and animals, some found nowhere else on the planet, but more than 350 of these species and their habitats are threatened because weve significantly altered the states landscapes. This includes the destruction of 90% of Californias riparian forests and ongoing pollution in a vast majority of waterways. The good news is that all Californians, from private landowners to conservation groups to public agencies, can do a lot to restore these damaged places. We make it easier to restore our vital natural resources in a changing climate by partnering with government, NGOs and other restoration proponents to develop regulatory and policy incentives that accelerate the pace and scale of habitat restoration statewide. Our efforts help revive degraded waterways to boost clean water and habitat, and bring struggling species back from the brink.Expenses $860,016 · revenue $19,165
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 | 990 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
- 94-3232437
- 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 (C012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,474,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,662,212
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,662,212 | $7,000,464 | $12,474,923 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,847,774 | $6,293,737 | $9,924,441 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,412,592 | $5,599,331 | $7,567,785 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,368,235 | $4,826,036 | $7,985,280 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-3232437).
Questions about SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION
- What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION is 94-3232437.
- Is SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION 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 SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION 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 SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION 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 SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Josette Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $253,475 (Ashley Boren, CEO).
- How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,662,212, expenses of $7,000,464 and total assets of $12,474,923 at year end.
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