EIN 94-3136500

Sonoma Ecology Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$3,509,471
2022
Total expenses
$3,428,630
2022
Total assets
$1,368,665
2022
Num. employees
75
2022

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 CountyTo Fund Sonoma Valley Collaboratives Efforts To Educate and Organize Local Community Members To Advocate for Policies, Practices, and Resources That Allow Lower Income People To Keep Their Existing Affordable Situations and Create More New Infill Housing$241,105
American Endowment FoundationEnvironmental$70,000
Bothin FoundationTowards the Purchase of A Minivan To Transport Youth and Equipment$35,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Sonoma Ecology Center

NameTitleCompensation
Richard DaleExecutive Director$86,355
David MorellPresident$7,113
Ellie Insley Vice PresTreasurer$0
James EliasFinance Director$21,635
Chris StarrPresident$0

Financials for Sonoma Ecology Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,126,501
Program services$1,276,422
Investment income and dividends$18
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,040
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$64,179
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$41,311
Total revenues$3,509,471

Form 990s for Sonoma Ecology Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2020-122021-08-20990View PDF
2019-122020-09-17990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
2017-122018-12-22990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Center For Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS)Homer, AK$1,426,835
Cibolo Center for ConservationBoerne, TX$2,705,832
The Environmental CenterBend, OR$1,295,713
Sacred Earth FoundationGoldendale, WA$960,841
Chicago's Green City Market ProgramChicago, IL$1,081,688
Data update history
November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $70,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $103,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1486
Eldridge, CA 95431
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, 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
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