The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ojai, California, registered in 1988, with $5,578,983 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
370 Baldwin Rd Bldg A4, Ojai, CA, 93023 EIN 77-0169682 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.6M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.2M
Net assets
$31.6M
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 The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy— 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 rating120 mo reserves · +43% 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 The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy: 120 mo reserves · +43% 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 The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy— 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 The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 370 Baldwin Rd Bldg A4, Ojai, CA, 93023
- City
- Ojai
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $980K (FY2014) to $5.6M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $461KNet assets $31.6M
Operating margin
43.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.1M
Total liabilities
$461K
Net assets
$31.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,578,983▲4.1% | $3,164,612▲8.9% | $31,617,494▲10.6% | $32,078,238▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,361,422▲159% | $2,905,728▲35.9% | $28,587,637▲13.0% | $29,259,972▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,069,101▼74.5% | $2,137,565▲37.8% | $25,295,323▲4.7% | $25,865,614▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,116,207▲435% | $1,551,569▲25.7% | $24,170,979▲167% | $24,536,585▲167% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,515,722▲44.3% | $1,234,081▲3.9% | $9,047,452▲17.1% | $9,205,553▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,050,432▲7.1% | $1,188,251▲24.6% | $7,725,888▼9.5% | $8,208,308▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $980,459 | $953,345 | $8,541,307 | $9,132,225 | 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 · $8.1M total
51 grants to The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy totaling $8.1M, 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 | $105,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $130,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $122,107 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,150 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $15,407 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $207,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $89,775 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Building and operations support | 2022 | $36,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $35,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0169682, based in Ojai, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy's EIN?
- The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0169682.
- How much revenue does The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy report?
- The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy reported $5,578,983 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy have?
- CharityIndex grades The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (EIN 77-0169682) 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.