Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy reported $30.2 million in revenue and $21.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $67.35 went to program services, $21.21 to management and general costs and $11.44 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 40.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $563,349 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 92% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $30MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 67.3% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.2% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.4% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.21 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 40.1% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 28.1% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $563,349 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.58% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 63.8 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseRecreational and infrastructure servicesthrough responsible access and infrastructure improvements, the conservancy ensured safe, inclusive exploration of catalina's wildlands. In 2024, more than 10 miles of trails were restored, 350 miles of roads maintained, and partnerships expanded at white's landing and cherry cove. The conservancy's recreational offerings, including conservancy eco tours, the wildlands express shuttle, and access to airport in the sky and wrigley memorial & botanic garden, welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, families and youth campers to connect with nature, ensuring a…
Conservation servicesin 2024, the conservancy advanced the Catalina Island restoration project, a landmark initiative to rebuild fire-resilient native habitats and removal of invasive species. Conservancy staff treated invasive plant species, managed sensitive wildlife including the federally threatened Catalina Island fox, and expanded propagation of rare and endemic plants such as the Santa Catalina Island ironwood (lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. Floribundus). The conservancy also hosted community forums, conversations and events, and secured more than 60 letters of support from community…
Educationthe conservancy served more than 5,000 students and lifelong learners in direct environmental education programs that highlight catalina's unique biodiversity and cultural history, and hosted another 300,000 in affiliated camps, volunteer programs, and support groups visiting the island. Programs like the catalina overnight experience provided transformative outdoor learning, often first-time experiences in nature, for youth from across southern california. As los angeles county's largest outdoor classroom, the island continues to foster discovery, stewardship and the next generation…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $500,325 | $0 | $63,024 | $563,349 |
| CHIEF OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $251,662 | $0 | $43,059 | $294,721 |
| CHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $220,645 | $0 | $32,879 | $253,524 |
| CHIEF OF FACILITIES&CAPITAL PLANNING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $187,124 | $0 | $51,618 | $238,742 |
| DIRECTOR OF IT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,567 | $0 | $47,890 | $193,457 |
| CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,797 | $0 | $27,862 | $176,659 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $142,200 | $0 | $13,488 | $155,688 |
| SENIOR EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $93,656 | $0 | $37,062 | $130,718 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Santa Catalina Island Conservancy (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $989K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 14 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13No
- Document retention policy Part VI 14No
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5130
- Volunteers Part I, line 6253
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SCCG INC It system support | $353,430 |
| AMPM TECH SERVICES INC It automation support | $228,875 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Audit and tax services | $112,940 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ST Seabird & invasive plant contractors | $107,586 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
13 private foundations reported grants to Santa Catalina Island Conservancy totaling $689K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Santa Catalina Island Conservancy's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Santa Catalina Island Conservancy spent in 2024, $67.35 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Santa Catalina Island Conservancy's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy reported that 67.3% of its $21.9 million in expenses went to program services, 21.2% to management and general and 11.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Santa Catalina Island Conservancy pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Santa Catalina Island Conservancy reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $563,349, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Santa Catalina Island Conservancy get its money?
Of $30.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 40.1% came from contributions and grants and 28.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Santa Catalina Island Conservancy a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7228407 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513189349315361 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423179349309702 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202332969349301813 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223119349302467 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143159349307224 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043179349304304 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7228407: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.