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 12/2022, Sonoma Ecology Center employed 75 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 12/2022, Sonoma Ecology Center generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF SONOMA ECOLOGY CENTER IS TO WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN ECOLOGICAL HEALTH IN THE SONOMA VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Dale Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $86,355 |
David Morell President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $7,113 |
Ellie Insley Vice Pres Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Anna Bimenyimana Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Breck Parkman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Flocco Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $14,568 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,185,394 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $926,539 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,126,501 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,276,422 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,040 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $64,179 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,509,471 |
| 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. | $93,466 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,906 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,646,845 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $172,705 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,683 |
| 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 | $563,024 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,803 |
| Office expenses | $50,543 |
| Information technology | $21,184 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,465 |
| Travel | $48,056 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,246 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,187 |
| Insurance | $37,731 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,428,630 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,626 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,928 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $546,532 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $234,655 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,967 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $153,957 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,368,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $324,877 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,587 |
| 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 | $337,464 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $648,442 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $382,759 |
| 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 | $1,368,665 |