Friends Of Sutters Fort Inc is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Friends Of Sutters Fort Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Sutters Fort Inc 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, Friends Of Sutters Fort Inc generated $114.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COOPERATING ASSOCIATION WHICH SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS OF SUTTER'S FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK WHICH IS PROUDLY OPERATED BY CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIVING HISTORY, PIONEER EVENTS, TRADER'S FAIRE, CANDLELIGHT TOURS, KIDS TEACHING KIDS, AND SUTTER'S FORT TRADE STORE ARE THE PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT SUTTER'S FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK. THESE PROGRAMS ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BEGINNINGS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 30,000 VISITORS IN THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL LIVING PROGRAM (ELP) IS THE BELOVED "SUTTER'S FORT OVERNIGHT" THAT HAS LENT ITS MAGIC TO THE FORT SINCE 1976. THIS IS A SPECIAL PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO "LIVE" HISTORY. AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL AND HOME SCHOOL GROUPS, THE STUDENTS, ALONG WITH THEIR TEACHER AND TRAINED PARENT HELPERS, SPEND 24 HOURS PORTRAYING CHARACTERS OF 1840'S CALIFORNIA AND PARTAKE IN THE VARIOUS TRADES, ACTIVITIES, AND ENTERTAINMENT OF THE ERA.
THE "SUTTER'S FORT OR BUST" PROGRAM IS A 45 MINUTE HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT TELLS THE STORY OF SUTTER'S FORT AS THE FIRST MALL OF CALIFORNIA. THE PROGRAM EXPLAINS WHY SO MANY PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS MADE SUTTER'S FORT THEIR DESTINATION. IT BEGINS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF JOHN SUTTER WHO BECAME A LAND OWNER AND FARMER AND TALKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY TO GET HERE. THE PROGRAM DISCUSSES THE VARIOUS TRADES THAT MADE SUTTER'S FORT A DESTINATION. ONE WILL ALSO FIND HOW SUTTER IMPACTED CALIFORNIA BY INVITING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO START A NEW LIFE IN CALIFORNIA. THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION AND ANSWER STATION TO CONCLUDE THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE AT VARIOUS LEVELS AT EACH STATION AND IS SUITABLE FOR GRADES 4 THROUGH 6.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Samuel David Capps Director | 1 | $0 | |
Joan Cochrane Director | 1 | $0 | |
Nick Leonti Board Chair | 2 | $0 | |
Emily Baime Michaels Past Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Ernest Gudel Past Director | 1 | $0 | |
David Rollof Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,265 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $920 |
Investment income | $28 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $114,818 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $130,936 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,575 |
Other expenses | $46,701 |
Total expenses | $179,212 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $314,992 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $356,844 |
Total liabilities | $21,638 |
Net assets or fund balances | $335,206 |