Sonoma Ecology Center
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Eldridge, CA
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 94-3136500
Organization Overview
Sonoma Ecology Center is located in Eldridge, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Sonoma Ecology Center employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonoma Ecology 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 12/2020, Sonoma Ecology Center generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SONOMA ECOLOGY CENTER IS TO WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN ECOLOGICAL HEALTH IN SONOMA VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATE A PARTNERSHIP TO KEEP OUR STATE PARKS OPEN, AND LEAD A PARTNERSHIP TO OPERATE SUGARLOAF. REACH OVER 1200 STUDENTS WITH QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION, LINKING LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS TO PLACES THEY KNOW. PROVIDE VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TO OVER 40 TEENS AS ENVIROLEADER INTERNS. MAKE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO SONOMA GARDEN PARK AND NATHANSON CREEK PRESERVE--COMMUNITY PARKS YOU HELP US OPERATE. CREATE AND HELP MAINTAIN THE NEW "SUSTAINABLE SONOMA" PARTNERSHIP OF 20(+) LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT LEADERSHIP IN BIOCHAR RESEARCH AND ACTION THROUGH THE SONOMA BIOCHAR INITIATIVE LEAD OUTINGS FOR HUNDREDS OF SONOMA VALLEY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL AND EXQUISITE LOCAL LANDSCAPES. CLEAN UP AND ENHANCE STREAMS, PROTECT GROUNDWATER, AND REDUCE FLOODING. SUPPORT SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY ADAPT TO A CHANGING CLIMATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Dale Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $64,819 |
James Elias Finance Dir | Officer | 40 | $21,635 |
Joseph Hegedus Former Fin Dir | 0 | $17,340 | |
Tina Howard Former Fin Dir | 40 | $14,430 | |
Ed Colby Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Morell President | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,062,742 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $889,865 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,952,607 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $952,424 |
| Investment income | $4,629 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,909,660 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,454 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,031 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,334,216 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $123,047 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $153,880 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $154,481 |
| Travel | $6,200 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $968 |
| Interest | $1,134 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,147 |
| Insurance | $36,721 |
| All other expenses | $36,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,624,365 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,482 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $593,542 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,003 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $267,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $409,610 |
| Total assets | $1,699,480 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $278,975 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $208,811 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $487,786 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $757,760 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $453,934 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,699,480 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sonoma Ecology Center has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: K-6 WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM 2022-23 | $20,000 |
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