Sonoma Community Center

Organization Overview

Sonoma Community Center is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Sonoma Community Center employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonoma Community Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Sonoma Community Center generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SCC EXISTS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF SONOMA VALLEY BY FOSTERING A BROAD RANGE OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN AN AFFORDABLE SPACE AS WELL AS HELPING TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR 68 YEARS, THE SONOMA COMMUNITY CENTER HAS BEEN THE CULTURAL HEART AND SOUL OF THE SONOMA VALLEY. ORIGINALLY BUILT AS THE SONOMA GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN 1916, THE COMMUNITY CENTER WAS INCORPORATED AS A PUBLIC BENEFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION IN 1952, AND IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR HISTORIC PLACES. TODAY, THE MISSION OF THE SONOMA COMMUNITY CENTER IS TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY CREATIVE, CULTURAL, AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES. DRIVEN BY VALUES OF COMMUNITY, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, INCLUSION, AND LEADERSHIP, THE CENTER OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND PERFORMANCES THAT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO CREATE, CONNECT, THRIVE, AND BUILD COMMUNITY TOGETHER. WE OFFER OVER 200 CLASSES ANNUALLY IN CERAMICS, FINE ART, FIBER ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, CULINARY ARTS, AND WRITING. WE ALSO HOST AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM THAT ATTRACTS EXPERT ARTISTS TO WORK AND TEACH AT THE CENTER. ON CAMPUS, WE HOUSE AND MAINTAIN VALUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE SONOMA VALLEY MENTORING ALLIANCE, CRESCENT MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THE SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, AND SONOMA ARTS LIVE, OUR THEATER PRODUCTION PARTNER. OUR ANDREWS HALL THEATER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF FILMS, LIVE MUSIC, THEATER PERFORMANCES, AND MORE FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. WE HOST A VARIETY OF CREATIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL DA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION IN EARLY NOVEMBER, AND OUR FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER, A VALUED COMMUNITY TRADITION FOR DECADES NOW. THE CENTER IS ALSO AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY OF SONOMA'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS; WE SERVE ON THE CITY'S DISASTER COUNCIL, AND SERVE AS THE EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CENTER FOR THE CITY OF SONOMA DURING LOCAL DISASTERS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. IN 2020-21, THE CENTER PROVIDED VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ARTS EXPERIENCES TO 3,844 INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL FREE VIRTUAL EVENTS. APPROXIMATELY 20 COMMUNITY GROUPS MADE USE OF OUR BUILDING SPACE FOR MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Gurney
Executive Dir.
$72,616
Charlotte Hajer
Executive Dir.
$16,667
Steven Macrostie
President
$0
Winnie Farwell
Vice President
$0
Bobbie Collins
Treasurer
$0
Francie Ward
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $124,201
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,096,376
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,220,577
Total Program Service Revenue$558,478
Investment income $7,696
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,401
Net Income from Fundraising Events $38,930
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,834,082

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Sonoma Community Center has recieved totaling $277,205.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$87,350
Community Foundation Sonoma County

Santa Rosa, CA

PURPOSE: FOR THE CAPACITY BUILDING IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS

$54,120
Sonoma Plein Air Foundation

Sonoma, CA

PURPOSE: Arts Education

$10,000
Vadasz Family Foundation

Sonoma, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MUSE EVENT

$10,000
Clay Foundation-West

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS.

$10,000
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