EIN 51-0197006

Sonoma Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-03-01
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; promoting private and public funding for Land conservation; acquiring Land and conservation easements; practicing stewardship, including the restoration of conservation properties; promoting a sense of place and a Land ethic through activities, education and outreach.
Total revenues
$13,750,403
2022
Total expenses
$11,544,715
2022
Total assets
$48,073,426
2022
Num. employees
31
2022

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 24 conservation properties totaling more than 4,000 acres. 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$45,220
Petaluma River Park FoundationPetaluma River Park Engagement Program Planning$19,426
Land Trust of Napa CountyDistribution of LTNC Share of Land Trust Alliance Remote Monitoring Grant$10,660
...and 3 more grants made

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
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$275,633
Community Foundation Sonoma CountyTo Support the Force for Nature Campaign and General Operating Support$212,252
...and 46 more grants received totalling $2,073,246

Personnel at Sonoma Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Joe PossessesChief Operating Officer
Michael J RizzoChief Financial Officer$155,059
Eamon O'ByrneExecutive Director$225,668
Melissa FredianiOperations Director
Joe RizzoDirector of Finance and Administration
...and 34 more key personnel

Financials for Sonoma Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 03/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,641,421
Program services$170,866
Investment income and dividends$239,382
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$204,022
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$196,926
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$297,786
Total revenues$13,750,403

Form 990s for Sonoma Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-032023-02-13990View PDF
2021-032022-03-02990View PDF
2021-032022-02-15990View PDF
2020-032021-04-13990View PDF
2019-032020-10-29990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Sonoma Land Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX$4,300,902
Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT)Gainesville, FL$6,368,662
NC Coastal Land TrustWilmington, NC$7,074,843
Georgia Alabama Land TrustPiedmont, AL$8,104,333
Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)Topsham, ME$22,546,705
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WA$7,845,961
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY$18,872,137
Vermont Land Trust (VLT)Montpelier, VT$27,492,178
Land Trust of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz, CA$13,862,010
Minnesota Land TrustSaint Paul, MN$12,321,916
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 44 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible 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
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