Planning & Conservation League
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Planning & Conservation League is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1974, with $157,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1107 9th St Ste 901, Sacramento, CA, 95814 EIN 94-1600890 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$158K
▼ 62.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$226K
Net assets
$2.0M
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.
D
—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 Planning & Conservation League— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating106 mo reserves · -44% 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 Planning & Conservation League: 106 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Planning & Conservation League— 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 Planning & Conservation League: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1107 9th St Ste 901, Sacramento, CA, 95814
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91K (FY2012) to $158K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-43.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,543▼62.8% | $226,173▲53.4% | $1,994,673▼3.8% | $1,994,673▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $423,078▼76.4% | $147,463▲619% | $2,074,474▲15.3% | $2,136,156▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,793,309▲4285% | $20,521▲13.6% | $1,798,859▲6800% | $1,860,541▲2020% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,892▲182% | $18,060▲15.4% | $26,071▲705% | $87,753▲62.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $14,502▲47.2% | $15,655▼11.2% | $3,239▼26.3% | $53,951▲20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $9,855▼21.0% | $17,622▲43.5% | $4,392▼63.9% | $44,820▼10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $12,477▼38.0% | $12,276▼31.5% | $12,159▲1.7% | $50,010▲17.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $20,130▲324% | $17,919▼81.2% | $11,958▲22.7% | $42,485▼34.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $4,746▼42.6% | $95,412▲98.9% | $9,747▼90.3% | $65,274▼35.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $8,262▼77.7% | $47,981▲40.4% | $100,413▼28.3% | $100,413▼28.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $37,098▼55.3% | $34,181▼71.9% | $140,132▲2.1% | $140,132▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $82,925▼8.5% | $121,765▲224% | $137,215▼22.1% | $137,215▼24.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $90,608 | $37,531▼56.5% | $176,055▲43.2% | $181,255▲41.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $86,215 | $122,978 | $128,178 | 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 · $47K total
2 grants to Planning & Conservation League totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2021 | $34,250 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2017 | $12,414 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Planning & Conservation League a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Planning & Conservation League is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1600890, based in Sacramento, California.
- What is Planning & Conservation League's EIN?
- Planning & Conservation League's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1600890.
- How much revenue does Planning & Conservation League report?
- Planning & Conservation League reported $157,543 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Planning & Conservation League have?
- CharityIndex grades Planning & Conservation League D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Planning & Conservation League (EIN 94-1600890) 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.