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Sustainable Conservation

Public charity
Environment · SAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-3232437

About

Sustainable Conservation advances the collaborative stewardship of Californias land, air, and water for the benefit of nature and people. For over three decades, Sustainable Conservation has built coalitions of people with different interests to catalyze conservation success. By listening deeply and honoring all perspectives, we build common ground from which to forge a better path forward for our Golden State.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
37
Volunteers
15

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$8.8M
Expenses
$6.3M
Assets
$9.9M
Liabilities
$1.1M

Financial history

$8.8M$4.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.8M · Avg: $5.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$74K
Grants Given
$25K
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Address

98 Battery ST STE 302
SAN Francisco, CA, 94111-551

Governance

Voting board members14
Independent members14
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %52.6%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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