SONOMA LAND TRUST

EIN: 510197006 501(c)(3) Environment

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,800,680
Total Expenses
$6,317,266
Total Assets
$70,294,382
Net Assets
$68,311,500
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
EAMON O'BYRNE
Phone
7075266930
Tax Period
2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30

SONOMA LAND TRUST, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 251% operating deficit.

Mission

PROTECT THE SCENIC, NATURAL, CULTURAL, AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN LANDSCAPES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OF SONOMA COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY DEVELOPING LONG-TERM LAND PROTECTION STRATEGIES; 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.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,612,400
Program Service Revenue $24,828
Investment Income $215,237
Other Revenue $-51,785
TOTAL REVENUE $1,800,680

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,838,490
Salaries & Benefits $1,368,321
Fundraising Expenses $536,220
Program Expenses $5,200,128
Other Expenses $1,110,455
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,317,266

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,800,680 $26,871,392 -0.9%
Expenses $6,317,266 $12,255,361 -0.5%
Net Income $-4,516,586 $14,616,031 -1.3%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
21

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
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
SIMON BLATTNER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BRENT BOARD MEMBER 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
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
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
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL J RIZZO CFO 40.00
Officer
$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 $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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