Center For Land-based Learning
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Land-based Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Woodland, California, registered in 2001, with $4,051,493 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
40140 Best Ranch Rd, Woodland, CA, 95776 EIN 68-0472121 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.1M
▲ 44.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.9M
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Land-based Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Land-based Learning: 13 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Land-based Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Land-based Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 40140 Best Ranch Rd, Woodland, CA, 95776
- City
- Woodland
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $4.1M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $4.4M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,051,493▲44.2% | $3,919,550▲25.9% | $4,376,749▲3.1% | $5,538,950▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,808,741▼4.6% | $3,114,219▲16.6% | $4,243,755▼6.7% | $5,157,824▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,945,542▲64.9% | $2,670,000▲38.1% | $4,548,440▲6.4% | $5,515,803▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,786,370▼53.6% | $1,933,358▲11.8% | $4,273,392▼3.3% | $5,520,994▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,848,730▲0.3% | $1,729,719▼2.7% | $4,420,381▲92.1% | $6,126,919▲106% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,835,727▲134% | $1,777,569▲15.5% | $2,301,370▲790% | $2,979,742▲347% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,636,409▲25.4% | $1,539,514▼4.8% | $258,442▲46.2% | $667,237▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,304,559▼9.6% | $1,616,298▲45.5% | $176,731▼62.3% | $562,882▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,443,336 | $1,110,634▲13.1% | $469,249▲244% | $571,320▲136% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $982,084▲10.2% | $136,297▲253% | $242,371▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $891,371▲20.7% | $38,605▲39.2% | $195,387▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $738,231▲20.3% | $27,734▲397% | $194,731▲76.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $613,577 | -$9,331 | $110,577 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.1M total
37 grants to Center For Land-based Learning totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,067 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,550 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $6,000 |
| World Education Services Inc | Employer practices funding round | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Food/nutrition/agriculture | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,650 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Purchase supplies and laptops for 12 college students, coming from financially disadvantage families | 2020 | $29,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Land-based Learning a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Land-based Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0472121, based in Woodland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Land-based Learning's EIN?
- Center For Land-based Learning's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0472121.
- How much revenue does Center For Land-based Learning report?
- Center For Land-based Learning reported $4,051,493 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Land-based Learning have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Land-based Learning B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Land-based Learning (EIN 68-0472121) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.