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EIN 94-3136500

Sonoma Ecology Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
66
City
Eldridge
State
California
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
The mission of the Sonoma Ecology Center is to work with our community to enhance and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley.
Total revenues
$3,542,558
2023
Total expenses
$3,555,481
2023
Total assets
$2,356,380
2023
Num. employees
66
2023

Program areas at Sonoma Ecology Center

Created partnership with State of CA to keep state parks open to the general public, led a partnership to operate Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Reached over 1500 K-12 students with quality science education, linking lessons & field trips to places in the community. Provided Vocational Traing for teens as Enviroleader interns. Made significant improvement to community parks. Created a partnership with over 20 local organizations known as Sonoma Valley Collaborative to identify Socioeconomic challenges in the community. Leadership in Biochar research & development of Biomass production. Stewardship programs cleaning up local waterways. Monitored riparian & wildlife corridors. Leadership & Outreach for reducing fire fuels & creating Resilient Landscapes utilizing natives from our in-house nursery. Supported the community with Science & Stewardship to assist with a changing climate.

Who funds Sonoma Ecology Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation Sonoma CountyFor the Environmental Education Pathways Initiative, General Operating Support$173,094
American Endowment FoundationEnvironmental$85,500
Gerbode FoundationSonoma Valley Collaborative Project$40,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $579,324

Personnel at Sonoma Ecology Center

NameTitleCompensation
Patricia Farrar-Rivas, Vice President & CFOVice President and Chief Financial Officer$0
Richard DaleExecutive Director$86,355
David Morell, Ph.D.Board Member$7,113
Ellie Insley Vice PresTreasurer$0
James Elias OperfinDirector$77,740
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Sonoma Ecology Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,172,563
Program services$1,056,037
Investment income and dividends$20
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$720
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$68,361
Miscellaneous revenues$244,857
Total revenues$3,542,558

Form 990s for Sonoma Ecology Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-09-14990View PDF
2020-122021-08-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $173,094 from Community Foundation Sonoma County
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $85,500 from American Endowment Foundation
August 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1486
Eldridge, CA 95431
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
sonomaecologycenter.org/ 
Phone
(707) 996-0712
Facebook page
SonomaEcologyCenter 
IRS details
EIN
94-3136500
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
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 - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
080202
FTB Entity ID
1676145
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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