EIN 95-4703838

Resources Legacy Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
180
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Resources Legacy Fund promotes conservation of the environment and natural resources, education, and healthy communities. It builds alliances to advance bold solutions that secure a just and resilient world for people and nature. In 2021, RLF furthered its work to conserve land, water, and ocean resources while advancing healthy communities and social equity. RLF accomplished several initiatives in 2021 including dam removal through its Open Rivers Fund (ORF).
Total revenues
$131,040,478
2023
Total expenses
$85,936,667
2023
Total assets
$174,728,294
2023
Num. employees
180
2023

Program areas at Resources Legacy Fund

In 2023, rlf continued to advance conservation, environmental equity and justice, and climate solutions in collaboration with diverse partners and community leaders. Rlf's work in conservation focused on: - protecting and restoring ecologically and culturally significant lands and waters. - supporting creation, recognition, and effective management of protected areas, including by partnering with indigenous nations, tribes, and native hawaiians to help advance conservation in their traditional territories.
Rlf's work to advance environmental equity and justice focused on: - supporting advocates and leaders from frontline and indigenous communities in efforts to address environmental and climate threats, improve public health, and attain more equitable access to nature.
Rlf's work to address the climate crisis focused on: - supporting a transition to a clean energy economy in ways that create economic opportunity and support healthy communities and ecosystems for all. - promoting the use of nature-based climate solutions. - strengthening community resilience to wildfire, floods, drought, extreme heat, and other impacts of climate change.

Grants made by Resources Legacy Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Climate Power Education FundFiscal Sponsorship Spinoff$4,330,000
EarthjusticeLand Or Marine Conservation, Climate Change, And/or Environ. Equity and Justice.$2,500,000
Hip Hop Caucus Education FundLand Or Marine Conservation, Climate Change, And/or Environ. Equity and Justice.$1,367,152
...and 257 more grants made totalling $34,867,436

Who funds Resources Legacy Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bloomberg PhilanthropiesAccelerate Transition To Clean Energy$21,532,000
Sergey Brin Family FoundationSupport for Wildfire Mitigation Strategy$12,524,587
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$9,709,150
...and 84 more grants received totalling $88,671,435

Personnel at Resources Legacy Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Rosina BugarinTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer$248,511
Rosina Bugarin X RosinaChief Financial Officer
Helena Choi X HelenaVice President and Chief of Staff
Allen MayChief Development Officer
Deborah LoveSenior Vice President
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Resources Legacy Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$122,194,661
Program services$1,981,894
Investment income and dividends$4,023,462
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$34,971
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,805,490
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$131,040,478

Form 990s for Resources Legacy Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-04990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-03990View PDF
2020-122022-02-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Resources Legacy Fund

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Conservation International (CI)Arlington, VA$235,131,545
Rainforest AllianceNew York, NY$85,534,243
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA$38,773,632
Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI)New York, NY$74,821,096
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT$51,563,943
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC$48,602,165
GGF Global GreengrantsBoulder, CO$42,630,758
Twin TowersCincinnati, OH$34,670,740
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Washington, DC$372,835,343
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA$117,923,322
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from Marin Community Foundation
November 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Sandler Foundation
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Capitol Mall 2150
Sacramento, CA 95814
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
resourceslegacyfund.org/ 
Phone
(916) 442-5057
IRS details
EIN
95-4703838
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
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
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
113469
FTB Entity ID
2072951
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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