SONOMA LAND TRUST

EIN: 510197006 501(c)(3) Environment

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$26,871,392
Total Expenses
$12,255,361
Total Assets
$74,822,951
Net Assets
$72,285,655
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
EAMON O'BYRNE
Phone
7075266930
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

SONOMA LAND TRUST, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $26.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $14.6M, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

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 SCHEDULE 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,684,005 Revenue: $1,131,988

LAND ACQUISITIONS: WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO ASSESS AND UNDERSTAND GOALS FOR THEIR PROPERTIES, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OR CONSERVATION EASEMENT, OR A TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE...

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LAND ACQUISITIONS: WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO ASSESS AND UNDERSTAND GOALS FOR THEIR PROPERTIES, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OR CONSERVATION EASEMENT, OR A TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC. TRANSACTIONS ARE NEGOTIATED TO PROVIDE THE BEST OUTCOME FOR THE LANDOWNER WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PERMANENTLY PRESERVING LAND WHETHER THE FINAL OWNERSHIP IS PRIVATE OR PUBLIC. LAND STEWARDSHIP: WE WORK WITH THE LAND AND COMMUNITY TO RESTORE AND PROTECT NATIVE HABITATS, CREEKS, WILDLIFE CORRIDORS, PRODUCTIVE FARMS AND RANCHES, AND OTHER PERMANENTLY PROTECTED PRIVATE LANDS UNDER OUR CARE. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY STEWARDS 24 CONSERVATION PROPERTIES TOTALING MORE THAN 6,900 ACRES AND ACTIVELY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) MONITORS 47 CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES TOTALING MORE THAN 8,100 ACRES. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: WE OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AIMED AT ENGAGING AUDIENCES AS DIVERSE AS THE LANDS AND COMMUNITIES WE REPRESENT. OFFERINGS INCLUDE ON-THE-LAND, VIRTUAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND TEEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,282,568
Program Service Revenue $600,755
Investment Income $1,211,910
Other Revenue $776,159
TOTAL REVENUE $26,871,392

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,924,696
Salaries & Benefits $5,323,247
Fundraising Expenses $2,385,769
Program Expenses $7,684,005
Other Expenses $5,007,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,255,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $26,871,392 $25,805,431 +0.0%
Expenses $12,255,361 $20,832,538 -0.4%
Net Income $14,616,031 $4,972,893 +1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
43
Volunteers
60

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
6
$554,304
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT HAFNER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL JENSEN 1ST VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY APPLING 2ND VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE RILLA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE ANDEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BICE BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/20/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON BLATTNER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BRENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE BRINSON BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/27/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAY CLEMENT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK DEAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ FISHER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN HIGGONS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN HIGHTOWER BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/20/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUINCEY TOMPKINS IMHOFF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY OTTO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM PORTWOOD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY SCOTCHMOOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON SANFORD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY SMIT BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/20/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GYMMEL TREMBLY BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/20/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS WARREN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA DAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EAMON O'BYRNE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$289,408 $25,519 $314,927
MICHAEL J RIZZO CFO 40.00
Officer
$208,727 $30,650 $239,377
SHANNON NICHOLS DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$206,124 $24,891 $231,015
JOHN MCCAULL LAND ACQUISITION DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$176,646 $34,857 $211,503
NEAL RAMUS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$165,768 $20,236 $186,004
KYLE PINJUV DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP 40.00
Highest
$162,078 $22,248 $184,326
JULIAN MEISLER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP 40.00
Highest
$156,951 $8,195 $165,146
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 $1,800,680 $6,317,266 $70,294,382 $-4,516,586
2025 $26,871,392 $12,255,361 $74,822,951 $14,616,031
2024 $25,805,431 $20,832,898 $61,843,094 $4,972,533
2023 $16,453,814 $7,396,432 $55,799,856 $9,057,382
2022 $13,750,403 $11,544,715 $48,073,426 $2,205,688
2021 $10,770,900 $7,978,988 $45,650,127 $2,791,912
2020 $7,657,724 $7,252,003 $40,789,121 $405,721
2019 $5,523,202 $6,970,072 $39,137,373 $-1,446,870
2018 $6,197,022 $7,196,840 $41,217,464 $-999,818
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