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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 94-2473415

Big Sur Land Trust

Monterey, CANTEE: C340Founded 1978Website

mission statement

Big Sur Land Trusts mission is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. Since 1978, we have conserved over 40,000 acres throughout the county.

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Total Revenue

$23.2M

FY 2023

Program Spending

69.5%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$77.4M

Total Assets

$73.0M net

178.36 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2023

+123%

Revenue Growth

YoY

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 70 Institutional Funders

$9.2M raised across 209 grants · +$570K committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 25 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Laural Foundation	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$2,480,000 +$500,000 committed
Islands Foundation	RICHLAND, WA	$1,425,000
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation	LOS ALTOS, CA	$999,000
Manitou Fund	WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN	$825,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	BOSTON, MA	$571,000
Barnet Segal Charitable Trust	CARMEL, CA	$347,000
The Columbus Foundation	COLUMBUS, OH	$190,000
Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$180,700
J & M Foundation	Salinas, CA	$165,000
The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation	San Francisco, CA	$148,500

Total tracked: $9,153,955 across 209 grants · +$570,000 committed across 3 commitments (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$1.1M in expenses

Community - Funds are utilized to facilitate local community projects on the central coast relating to protection and conservation of significant lands. In addition, local conservation sites are being utilized to promote healthy communities by providing meaningful outdoor experiences for local youth and other groups in order to enhance the connection of people with the land. Planning and development of a new community park in Salinas, CA. Approximately 100,000 people benefited.

$889K in expenses

Stewardship - Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) expends funds and initiates community partnerships to be effective stewards of both the BSLT's protected acreage as well as other important public and private lands. BSLT provides a high standard of stewardship for our ecological, cultural and scenic features that define the character of our properties and contribute to our natural and cultural heritage. Stewardship includes care of the facilities and amenities that ensure a high quality visitor experience; the standard of care balances ecological health and human use of the land. Approximately 100,000 people benefited.

$792K in expenses

Planning and Conservation - Investigation and assessment of properties for possible acquisition such as Basin Ranch, Hiss Parcel, and a percentage interest of Martin Dunes. Examples of investigation and assessment include but are not limited to title and legal review, minerals assessment, habitat assessment, legal document drafting, and other research and transaction negotiation activities. Work towards the restoration of habitats, floodplains and other environmentally sensitive landscapes including Carr lake and the Carmel River.

Financial History