John Muir Land Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John Muir Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Martinez, California, registered in 1994, with $8,392,666 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2452, Martinez, CA, 94553 EIN 68-0194652 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.4M
▼ 73.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.9M
Net assets
$59.2M
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
—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 John Muir Land Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating243 mo reserves · +65% 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 John Muir Land Trust: 243 mo reserves · +65% margin earns a B+ 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 John Muir Land Trust— 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 John Muir Land Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2452, Martinez, CA, 94553
- City
- Martinez
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $786K (FY2013) to $8.4M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $505KNet assets $59.2M
Operating margin
65.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59.7M
Total liabilities
$505K
Net assets
$59.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,392,666▼73.1% | $2,920,396▼90.8% | $59,183,893▲10.5% | $59,688,880▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,144,716▲476% | $31,732,460▲816% | $53,575,388▲113% | $53,978,303▲111% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,410,390▼17.1% | $3,463,071▼43.0% | $25,190,520▲9.0% | $25,533,042▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,524,426▲36.9% | $6,070,364▲271% | $23,113,803▲24.9% | $23,514,119▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,764,141▲68.0% | $1,636,090▼30.8% | $18,499,741▲20.3% | $18,899,116▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,836,621▲125% | $2,362,740▲85.2% | $15,376,502▲9.9% | $15,646,236▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,261,166▲2.7% | $1,276,003▼3.7% | $13,987,979 | $14,037,205▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,227,756▼10.2% | $1,324,889▲14.7% | $13,988,668▼0.4% | $14,061,666▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,367,085▲74.0% | $1,155,057▲63.9% | $14,039,899▲3.1% | $14,105,554▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $785,802 | $704,914▲14.5% | $13,611,876▲0.8% | $13,667,511▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $615,763 | $13,506,651 | $13,555,499 | 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 · $5.1M total
67 grants to John Muir Land Trust totaling $5.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $66,758 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Family harvest farm: growing a sense of purpose th | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $235,825 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $133,685 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $77,500 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, franklin ridge, campaign to acquire franklin ridge to preserve for natural habitat, expand/protect the franklin ridge wildlife and trail corridor | 2023 | $45,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $38,292 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Family harvest farm: growing a sense of purpose th | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $19,400 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support (2023 year-end support). | 2023 | $10,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Campaign to purchase the harvey ranch behind st. mary's college and put the land into the public trust, campaign to save harvey ranch, general support | 2022 | $753,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $92,805 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $75,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John Muir Land Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John Muir Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0194652, based in Martinez, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John Muir Land Trust's EIN?
- John Muir Land Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0194652.
- How much revenue does John Muir Land Trust report?
- John Muir Land Trust reported $8,392,666 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John Muir Land Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades John Muir Land Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John Muir Land Trust (EIN 68-0194652) 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.