EIN 94-2676195

Sanctuary Forest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Whitethorn
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Sanctuary Forest is a land trust whose mission is to conserve the Mattole River watershed and surrounding areas for wildlife habitat and aesthetic, spiritual and intrinsic values, in cooperation with our diverse community. Flowing wild and free through. The Mattole River begins its journey to the sea from its headwaters located approximately 200 miles north of San Francisco, near the town of Whitethorn on California’s Lost Coast. Draining 300 miles of rugged mountains and forests, it flows sixty-six mil.
Total revenues
$2,547,151
2023
Total expenses
$2,505,240
2023
Total assets
$6,033,072
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Sanctuary Forest

Stewardship-demonstrate ecologically sound land management through implementation of stewardship projects. Monitor stream restoration projects, conservation easement monitoring and legal defense, promote water conservation and develop demonstration projects. Install water storage systems with forbearance agreements.
Education - promote enjoyment and understanding of temporate rainforest ecosystem and ecologically sound land management. Summer hike series, nick's interns, scholarship program. 3,000 grant is for scholarship program.
Land and water conservation-protect key lands and water flows through fee acquisition or conservation easements contributing to a healthy mattole river watershed ecosystem.
Collaboration - create and build conservation partnerships in the mattole watershed and beyond. Implement mattole watershed plan with mattole river and range partnership.

Who funds Sanctuary Forest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grace UsEnvirnmntl Quality Protctn Beautfctn$20,000
Marin Community FoundationVan Arken Community Forest Project and Operating Support$10,000
Schwemm Family FoundationRestoration of An Important Tributary for Salmonid Recovery in the Mattole River Watershed in Northwestern California.$8,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Sanctuary Forest

NameTitleCompensation
April NewlanderExecutive Director
Tasha McKeeWater Program Director
Denise DillsBookkeeper and Contract Manager
Rio AndersonTreasurer$0
Eric ShaferPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Sanctuary Forest

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,520,129
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$20,937
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,198
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,283
Total revenues$2,547,151

Form 990s for Sanctuary Forest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-27990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-08-18990View PDF
2019-122020-08-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Whidbey Camano Land Trust (WCLT)Greenbank, WA$12,501,131
NC Coastal Land TrustWilmington, NC$6,355,820
Cedar Lakes Conservation FoundationWest Bend, WI$2,044,977
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC)Boone, NC$4,767,745
Harvard Conservation TrustHarvard, MA$684,698
Arizona Land and Water TrustTucson, AZ$7,822,771
The Great Land TrustAnchorage, AK$6,659,688
Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA)Greenwich, NY$3,317,044
Data update history
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Marin Community Foundation
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Grace Us
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 166
Whitethorn, CA 95589
County
Humboldt County, CA
Website URL
sanctuaryforest.org/ 
Phone
(707) 986-1087
Facebook page
sanctuary-forest 
IRS details
EIN
94-2676195
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
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
043060
FTB Entity ID
1014433
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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