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Sonoma Land Trust

Public charity
DBA: % JOE RIZZO
Environment · SANTA ROSA, CA · EIN 51-0197006

About

Protect the scenic, natural, cultural, agricultural and open landscapes of sonoma county for the benefit of the community and future generations by developing long-term land protection strategies; (continued on SCH. O)promoting private and public funding for land conservation; acquiring land and conservation easements; practicing stewardship, including the restoration of conservation properties; promoting a sense of place and a land ethic through activities, education and outreach.

In care of JOE Rizzo

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
41
Volunteers
60

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-03-31
Revenue
$25.8M
Expenses
$20.8M
Assets
$61.8M
Liabilities
$3.3M

Financial history

$25.8M$12.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $25.8M · Avg: $12.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$66K
Grants Given
$445K
SONOMA LAND TRUST
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Address

822 5TH ST
Santa ROSA, CA, 95404-451

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %57.2%
Permanent endowment %42.8%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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