EIN 33-0358660

Nature Collective

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To protect and restore the resources of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, its watershed, and related ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
Also known as...
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
Total revenues
$5,460,241
2022
Total expenses
$5,063,995
2022
Total assets
$15,510,899
2022
Num. employees
28
2022

Program areas at Nature Collective

Land trust:a key priority is to protect lands in the escondido watershed, and in lands beyond, by managing habitats and the important services that Nature provides. The greatest threat to the diversity of life is loss of habitat. As a land trust we acquire and protect lands in the watershed, including the latest addition of 77 acres that is conserving rare coastal sage scrub and southern coastal bluff scrub habitats. Inthese acres, special status plants surveyed include: del mar manzanita (federally endangered), sea dahlia and nuttall's scrub oak. At least two special status species of concern call this place home, the san diego pocket mouse and the California gnatcatcher. Nature Collective owns 143 acres through fee-title ownership, and holds more than 70 acres of conservation easements on private and public property. Landowners who want to make sure their land is protected for generations can contact Nature Collective about ways we can help connect conservation goals. Harbaugh seaside trails, a 3-acre coastal overlook features four indigenous plant communities and public trails. As a nonprofit land trust, Nature Collective collaborates in san elijo lagoon ecological reserve management with the county of san diego department of parks and recreation and California department of fish and wildlife.
Science education & outreach:at Nature Collective, children can gain science skills and connect with Nature from fieldwork to preparatory and post-trip lessons. Science becomes relevant and more interesting to students as they discuss ecology and explore the land. Our programs focus on observation skills, a crucial component to any science-focused education and career. As the students experience our local lands, our educators encourage them to ask questions, listen to one another, pose evidence-supported arguments, disagree respectfully, and utilize the scientific language of uncertainty.our k-12 education program connects, educates, and engages the community to act to ensure the health and wellbeing of the escondido watershed. Our partner school districts include escondido, vista, and del mar. We support the school districts by offering next generation science standards, aligned science education curriculum-based field trips and virtual experiences. Our goals are to increase the number of students who participate in outdoor Nature experiences in escondido; to connect students to Nature through watershed literacy and relevancy lessons and programs; and to instill a life-long conservation ethic among students and their families in partnering escondido schools. From virtual engagement, to in-person tours and events, we offer an array of activities to enjoy with a community as well as 8 miles of trails where one can go solo and enjoy the peace. Volunteer ambassadors welcome visitors of all ages when they experience annie's canyon trail + swami's beach + seaside state beach and provide information that highlights unique flora and fauna plus guidance on how to enjoy our natural world in a sustainable way. Habitat restoration volunteers help to remove invasive species, water many growing plants, monitor flora and fauna, and assist in our plant nursery. They are rehabilitating habitats and making a lasting difference! Locations vary across san elijo lagoon, and beyond. You also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Nature thrives when we dedicate Collective expertise to make the outdoors healthy. The sage internship helps young leaders build their resume with an ecology-focused internship! At Nature Collective, youth of today can develop expertise in conservation fields that truly make a difference, today and into the future. They dive into the space where san diego Nature is at a critical juncture, right where the ocean meets our receding coastline.
Habitat conservation:the san elijo lagoon restoration project is one of the largest wetland restorations in California. Our project includes new mudflats and tidal dredging in the san elijo lagoon ecological reserve in encinitas, ca. Mudflats are a key habitat for many animals especially waterfowl. Without restoration, we would have lost these vital habitats now restored and enhanced for sea level rise.keeping lagoon lands and waters healthy means increasing tidal circulation, a natural process that modern infrastructure had nearly halted. But wider bridge spans, and enhanced tidal channels, are now delivering tidal flow farther and deeper into san elijo lagoon. When restoration within the project area is complete, we will continue to monitor through the next 50 years ensuring that what we designed isworking as sea levels rise and our climate changes.without thriving plant species indigenous to this area, our lands and their ecosystem aren't truly healthy. That's why we work to control invasive plants in the san elijo lagoon ecological reserve, throughout the carlsbad hydrologic unit, and beyond. The more plants indigenous to this area flourish, the more that endangered animals in California get to reside in their life-giving habitats.our scientists monitor indicators of ecosystem health and function in san elijo lagoon ecological reserve, and in lands and waters beyond. Monitoring activities include surveys of the conditions of multiple plant communities, wildlife populations, water quality, and hydrologic changes. Data are shared with regional and state agencies for watershed monitoring.

Who funds Nature Collective

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wild Wisdom FoundationGeneral Fund$200,000
Rancho Santa Fe FoundationEnvironmental$96,805
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$75,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Nature Collective

NameTitleCompensation
Denise Stillinger2011 Board President
Doug GibsonExecutive Director$185,586
Tara FuadEducation Director
Tito MarchantEcology Director$99,361
Jason SchinglerTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Nature Collective

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,834,947
Program services$55,731
Investment income and dividends$144,809
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-2,822
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$427,576
Total revenues$5,460,241

Form 990s for Nature Collective

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-01-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from East County Economic Development Council
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Nordson Corporation Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyConservation easementFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
777 S Hwy 101 112
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
naturecollective.org/ 
Phone
(760) 436-3944
Facebook page
SanElijo 
Twitter profile
@sanelijolagoon 
IRS details
EIN
33-0358660
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
072951
FTB Entity ID
1557324
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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