EIN 51-0197006

Sonoma Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
Protect the scenic, natural, cultural, agricultural and open landscapes of Sonoma county for the benefit of the community and future generations by developing long-term Land protection strategies; (continued on sch.
Total revenues
$16,453,814
2023
Total expenses
$7,396,432
2023
Total assets
$55,799,856
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at Sonoma Land Trust

Land acquisitions: works with landowners to assess and understand goals for their properties, which can lead to an acquisition of property or conservation easement, or a transfer of property to the public. Transactions are negotiated to provide the best outcome for the landowner with the ultimate goal of permanently preserving Land whether the final ownership is private or public.land stewardship: works with the Land and community to restore and protect different native habitats, creeks, wildlife corridors, productive farms and ranches, and other permanently protected private lands under our care. The program currently stewards 25 conservation properties totaling more than 4,000 acres. (continued on sch. O)the program also actively monitors 47 conservation easement properties totaling more than 7,000 acres.community programs: offers a variety of activities, education and outreach aimed at engaging audiences as diverse as the lands and communities we represent. Offerings include on-the-land, virtual and volunteer experiences in addition to education programs, ranging from school field trips, teen educational programs and summer school-aged day camp.

Grants made by Sonoma Land Trust

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Audubon Canyon RanchFuel Reduction and Vegetation Management Projects Under Calfire Fire Prevention Grant & National Fish & Wildlife Foundation$128,800
Stewards of the Coast and RedwoodsPre-Acquisition Due Diligence & Escrow Closing Costs for Ayers Property$35,000
San Francisco Estuary InstitutePetaluma River Baylands Adaptation Plan for Wildlife Conservation Board$30,024

Who funds Sonoma Land Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPermanent Protection of Leveroni Property in the Sonoma Baylands To Enable Restoration To Tidal Wetland Habitat$500,000
Community Foundation Sonoma CountyTo Support the Force for Nature Campaign and General Operating Support$212,252
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$191,808
...and 53 more grants received totalling $2,286,359

Personnel at Sonoma Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Joe PossessesChief Operating Officer
Michael J RizzoChief Financial Officer$163,140
Merrill HallettChief of Staff
Eamon O'ByrneExecutive Director$212,933
Melissa FredianiOperations Director
...and 36 more key personnel

Financials for Sonoma Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,580,858
Program services$167,437
Investment income and dividends$362,874
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$235,618
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$107,027
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,453,814

Form 990s for Sonoma Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-02-09990View PDF
2022-032023-02-13990View PDF
2021-032022-03-02990View PDF
2021-032022-02-15990View PDF
2020-032021-04-13990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Sonoma Land Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)Topsham, ME$22,546,705
Natural LandsMedia, PA$25,509,870
Five Valleys Land Trust (FVLT)Missoula, MT$5,595,959
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC)Pittsburgh, PA$26,481,834
Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT)Gainesville, FL$6,044,817
Georgia Alabama Land TrustPiedmont, AL$9,076,092
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WA$7,845,961
Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC)Bolton Landing, NY$6,715,601
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX$4,300,902
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY$18,872,137
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $173,500 from Marin Community Foundation
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
822 Fifth St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
sonomalandtrust.org/ 
Phone
(707) 526-6930
Facebook page
sonomalandtrust 
Twitter profile
@sonomalandtrust 
IRS details
EIN
51-0197006
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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
033866
FTB Entity ID
0766650
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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