Wildlands Conservancy
86% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wildlands Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Yucaipa, California, registered in 1996, with $65,992,405 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
39611 Oak Glen Rd Unit 12, Yucaipa, CA, 92399 EIN 33-0676450 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$66.0M
▲ 439.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$11.6M
Net assets
$223.6M
Employees
93
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Wildlands Conservancy: 86% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating230 mo reserves · +82% 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 Wildlands Conservancy: 230 mo reserves · +82% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Wildlands Conservancy: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Wildlands Conservancy: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The wildlands conservancy's dual mission is to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature.
What they do
Providing outdoor, environmental education: since 1995, the conservancy has been southern california's nonprofit leader in providing free outdoor education programs to more than 1.3 million underserved youth. an educational journey begins the moment a child steps outdoors and begins to wonder and think far beyond the textbook. after a quality outdoor learning experience, children return home with a new understanding and indelible memory of their place in the world. annually, more than 60,000 youth participate in educational opportunities at a conservancy preserve, from self-guided exploratation through interactive interpetive signage to naturalist-guided field trips and programs. since the pandemic, new programs focus on providing visiting families and individuals with educational opportunities.
Land acquisition and land conservation: since our founding in 1995, the wildlands conservancy has protected more than 2.3 million acres of public and private lands, safeguarding ecological connectivity and preserving vast natural landscapes across the american west. through careful management of our growing system of 25 nature preserves-spanning nearly 210,000 acres-we actively resore native habitats, rewild species, and steward these lands in ways that allow forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems to regenerate naturally. this approach not only supports biodiversity, but also strengthens the ability of these landscapes to store carbon, improve watershed health, and be reslient in the face of a rapidly changing climate. the conservancy also advocates for expanded public access to nature, including efforts to complete the 110-mile santa ana river trail and parkway and the 320-mile great redwood trail.
Contact & location
- Address
- 39611 Oak Glen Rd Unit 12, Yucaipa, CA, 92399
- City
- Yucaipa
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.4M (FY2013) to $66.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $19.1MNet assets $223.6M
Operating margin
82.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$242.7M
Total liabilities
$19.1M
Net assets
$223.6M
Salaries & benefits
$4.7M
40% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,992,405▲439% | $11,642,136▲18.5% | $223,589,640▲32.1% | $242,682,205▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,232,537▼56.0% | $9,825,345▲11.3% | $169,239,371▲1.4% | $180,959,564▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $27,831,186▲139% | $8,831,375▲18.1% | $166,870,553▲12.8% | $184,197,639▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,621,099▲24.5% | $7,480,105▲6.4% | $147,971,016▲2.9% | $148,685,880▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,331,897▼54.1% | $7,028,057▼0.7% | $143,868,292▲1.6% | $144,549,060▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,330,008▲227% | $7,074,113▲15.9% | $141,564,452▲10.3% | $141,959,412▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,215,868▲112% | $6,105,065▼1.0% | $128,320,321▲0.1% | $128,847,759 | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,926,050▼55.1% | $6,169,448▲7.0% | $128,209,518▼2.5% | $128,785,859▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,514,953▲5.8% | $5,765,318▲14.8% | $131,452,916▲0.4% | $131,802,265▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,155,060▲80.6% | $5,020,496▲9.8% | $130,925,265▲0.9% | $132,066,882▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,408,816 | $4,572,484▼27.4% | $129,790,701▼0.9% | $130,115,174▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,296,275▼15.3% | $130,954,369▲33.9% | $131,740,790▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $7,432,449▲22.4% | $97,785,017▼7.1% | $98,865,882▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,073,216 | $105,227,444 | $106,160,452 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Frazier Haney — $141,471 (1.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Haney | Executive Dir. | 65 | $141,471 |
| David Myers | President | 60 | $138,301 |
| Jennifer Francis | Cfo | 50 | $95,925 |
| Jennifer Malone | Secretary | 50 | $91,877 |
| April Sall | Director | 5 | — |
| Carl Pope | Director | 5 | — |
| Charles Thomas | Director | 5 | — |
| Chris Carillo | Director | 5 | — |
| Daniel Gelbaum | Director | 5 | — |
| Emily Gelbaum | Director | 5 | — |
| Eric Helmle | Director | 5 | — |
| Joan Taylor | Director | 5 | — |
| Matt Ritter | Director | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Trenching Inc | Infrastructure Projects | $684,650 |
| Rustic Built LLC | Construction | $591,264 |
| Aea Remodeling | Construction | $442,927 |
| Corner Bit | Road Work | $226,681 |
| Pip Printing | Printing | $216,170 |
Grants received · $3.1M total
25 grants to Wildlands Conservancy totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental protection | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $360,419 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2023 | $82,446 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $51,050 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2023 | $35,676 |
| California Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Bluff lake reserve wet meadow restoration | 2023 | $19,258 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $1,001,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $11,417 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $158,350 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $80,500 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2021 | $29,653 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $19,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wildlands Conservancy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wildlands Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0676450, based in Yucaipa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wildlands Conservancy's EIN?
- Wildlands Conservancy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0676450.
- How much revenue does Wildlands Conservancy report?
- Wildlands Conservancy reported $65,992,405 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wildlands Conservancy's spending goes to programs?
- Wildlands Conservancy spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wildlands Conservancy have?
- CharityIndex grades Wildlands Conservancy A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wildlands Conservancy's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wildlands Conservancy's latest Form 990 is $141,471, paid to Frazier Haney (Executive Dir.).
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Data for Wildlands Conservancy (EIN 33-0676450) 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.