Sonoma County Conservation Action is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sonoma County Conservation Action employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonoma County Conservation Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sonoma County Conservation Action generated $467.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $438.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.0% 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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SONOMA COUNTY CONSERVATION ACTION'S MISSION IS TO BETTER OUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN SONOMA COUNTY FOR ALL GENERATIONS, THROUGH EDUCATING AND DIRECTLY ENGAGING THE PUBLIC ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND POLICIES USING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SONOMA COUNTY CONSERVATION ACTION (SCCA) IS THE NONPARTISAN, ADVOCACY ARM OF SONOMA COUNTYS ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT. SCCAS FULL TIME ORGANIZING STAFF HAS KNOCKED ON MORE THAN 50,000 DOORS EACH YEAR FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, IDENTIFYING ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED COUNTY RESIDENTS, DISTRIBUTING ISSUE AND CANDIDATE INFORMATION, GENERATING MEMBERSHIP AND MOBILIZING RESIDENTS TO WRITE TO DECISION-MAKERS AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS. ONE OF SCCAS DRIVING GOALS IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES OF THE LOCAL CITY COUNCILS AND SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF OUR CANVASSERS, WHO DOOR-KNOCK, HAND-SHAKE AND IDENTIFY PROGRESSIVE VOTERS MONTHS BEFORE EVERY ELECTION. CONSERVATION ACTION THEN WATCHDOGS BY HOLDING THE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE BY PUBLISHING A POLITICAL REPORT CARD, WHICH GRADES OUR ELECTEDS ON THEIR VOTING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE YEAR, AND ON HOW WELL THEY ARE LISTENING TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS.SONOMA COUNTY CONSERVATION ACTION WILL CONTINUE TO STEWARD THE ENVIRONMENTAL VOTE BY KNOCKING ON TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOORS EACH YEAR, USHERING IN THE NEXT WAVE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED RESIDENTS. FURTHERMORE, WE WILL CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE NEIGHBORHOOD PRECINCT TEAMS TO FACILITATE A STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL VOTE. CONSERVATION ACTIONS COMMITMENT TO GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING IN SONOMA COUNTY WILL ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR SCENIC COAST, MAJESTIC REDWOODS, AND ROLLING HILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Rogers Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $50,463 |
Danny Martinez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Janis Watkins Secretary/treas | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Neal Fishman President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Logan Pitts Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Allen Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $83,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,106 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $330,772 |
Investment income | $769 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $52,314 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $466,961 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $50,463 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,037 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $180,647 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,250 |
Payroll taxes | $19,769 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $300 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,968 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,133 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,374 |
All other expenses | $10,508 |
Total functional expenses | $438,816 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,328 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $135,328 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $405 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $5,200 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $116,000 |
Other liabilities | $9,673 |
Total liabilities | $131,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,050 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $135,328 |