SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING

EIN: 311748056 501(c)(3) Environment

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$742,317
Total Expenses
$572,912
Total Assets
$564,394
Net Assets
$564,394
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Paul Scott Board President
Phone
8318547822
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $742K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $169K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

A Santa Cruz Resource center for do-it-yourself, human scale technology and an advocate for livable, interconnected communities. Our projects provide access to space, resources, and educational opportunities through demonstration, outreach, and hands on learning. The Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a decentralized non-hierarchical community network that builds solidarity with and creates safer spaces for communities facing coercive forces, through creative culture, compassion, and collaboration.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $173,466 Revenue: $184,953

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Program 2
Expenses: $163,215 Revenue: $164,026

In 2024, California Field School (CFS) provided transformative outdoor experiences for youth through six multi-day educational bike trips, serving approximately 50-60 participants with 23 days of...

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In 2024, California Field School (CFS) provided transformative outdoor experiences for youth through six multi-day educational bike trips, serving approximately 50-60 participants with 23 days of direct programming. We maintained a 100% trip completion rate with zero safety incidents. Our program strengthened community partnerships, expanded collaborations with organizations like Waterside Workshops and Oakland Unified School District, and trained three new Field School leads. Additionally, we improved route options, storage infrastructure, and program logistics. Looking ahead, we are focused on fiscal sustainability through diversified funding, expanding partnerships, and increasing operational efficiency to continue empowering youth through outdoor education.

Program 3
Expenses: $149,226 Revenue: $157,273

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $400,568
Program Service Revenue $250,973
Investment Income $145
Other Revenue $90,631
TOTAL REVENUE $742,317

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $49,457
Salaries & Benefits $206,888
Fundraising Expenses $5,900
Program Expenses $600,364
Other Expenses $310,667
TOTAL EXPENSES $572,912

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $742,317 $532,784 +0.4%
Expenses $572,912 $609,493 -0.1%
Net Income $169,405 $-76,709 -3.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
26
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$2,079
Total Directors
7
$2,079
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Judy Jackson President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Scott Trustee and Community Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Arredondo Administrative Co-Director 3.00
Officer Director
$2,079 $0 $2,079
Michael Flora Treasurer and Community Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Benterou Secretary and Community Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robin Modes Trustee and Community Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roop Ghanges Secretary and Community Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $742,317 $572,912 $564,394 $169,405
2024 $532,784 $609,493 $398,680 $-76,709
2023 $477,307 $413,896 $504,363 $63,411
2022 $429,274 $372,741 $423,348 $56,533
2021 $255,618 $201,290 $336,855 $54,328
2020 $231,912 $150,957 $282,527 $80,955
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