Sierra Business Council

EIN: 680397204 501(c)(3) Education

TRUCKEE, CA

Total Revenue
$5,693,266
Total Expenses
$4,908,649
Total Assets
$6,601,951
Net Assets
$3,418,558
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Steven Frisch
Phone
5305824800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Sierra Business Council, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.9M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

Catalyze and demonstrate innovative approaches and solutions to increase community vitality, economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social fairness in the Sierra Nevada.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,635,196

ECONCOMIC EMPOWERMENT: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCILS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) SERVES RURAL NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING IMPROVING...

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ECONCOMIC EMPOWERMENT: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCILS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) SERVES RURAL NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING IMPROVING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, LINKING TO JOB TRAINING SERVICES, AND COUNSELING BUSINESSES ON INCORPORATING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES.SBC CONTINUED TO MANAGE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND EXPANDED ITS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FUND. SBC HOSTED THE GOLD COUNTRY BROADBAND CONSORTIUM, EXPANDING ACCESS TO BROADBAND SERVICES IN RURAL REGIONS THROUGH DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND LEVERAGING STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PROJECTS.SBC ALSO MANAGED THE CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST PROGRAM SERVING AS THE FISCAL AGENT AND CONVENOR OF THE EASTERN SIERRA REGIONAL CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST PROGRAM IN A 7 COUNTY SUB-REGION OF THE SIERRA.

Program 2
Expenses: $616,979

CLIMATE AND ENERGY: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCILS ENERGY SERVICES PROJECTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH SIERRA BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, LINKING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO THRIVING COMMUNITIES...

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CLIMATE AND ENERGY: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCILS ENERGY SERVICES PROJECTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH SIERRA BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, LINKING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS, DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION INVENTORIES, ENERGY ACTION PLANS, AND ASSISTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH STATE MANDATED CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING.SBC ADDED A NEW CLIMATE PROGRAM IN 2024, THE NORTHERN RURAL ENERGY NETWORK FOCUSING ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN A 14 COUNTY REGION.

Program 3
Expenses: $231,155

REGIONAL ADVOCACY: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL ACTS AS A REGIONAL POLICY AND ANALYSIS VOICE FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA, FOCUSING ON NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY, FOREST MANAGEMENT AND WILDFIRE...

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REGIONAL ADVOCACY: SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL ACTS AS A REGIONAL POLICY AND ANALYSIS VOICE FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA, FOCUSING ON NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICY, FOREST MANAGEMENT AND WILDFIRE MITIGATION POLICY, BIOMASS, BIOENERGY, AND VALUE-ADDED WOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY, HOUSING POLICY, CLIMATE POLICY, AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT. SBC DEVELOPS RESEARCH AND MATERIALS TO HELP INFORM PUBLIC DEBATE AND ENGAGEMENT.SBC PARTNERED WITH NUMEROUS ENTITIES AND COALITIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA STEWARDSHIP NETWORK, CALIFORNIA FORWARD, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 70 STATE AND REGIONAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS.SBC WORKED WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HOUSING FOR LOW TO MEDIUM INCOME SIERRA RESIDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,970,070
Program Service Revenue $1,712,333
Investment Income $7,575
Other Revenue $3,288
TOTAL REVENUE $5,693,266

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,169,194
Fundraising Expenses $30,596
Program Expenses $4,483,330
Other Expenses $2,739,455
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,908,649

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,693,266 $3,843,199 +0.5%
Expenses $4,908,649 $3,302,096 +0.5%
Net Income $784,617 $541,103 +0.5%
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
12
Independent Members
9
Employees
28
Volunteers
13

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
7
$497,144
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steven Frisch President 40.00
Officer
$165,983 $33,515 $199,498
Kristin York Vice President 40.00
Officer
$145,747 $17,167 $162,914
Michelle Bassard VP Finance&Ops 40.00
Officer
$132,443 $2,289 $134,732
Jason Moghaddas board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betony Jones Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Meyer Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Noll Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Allan Pietrasanta Chairman 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Frank Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Weygandt Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Segerstrom Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Feyling Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Connie Gallippi Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Teal Brown Zimring Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Singlaub Vice Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Singlaub Former Vice Chairman 2.00
$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
2024 $5,693,266 $4,908,649 $6,601,951 $784,617
2023 $3,843,199 $3,302,096 $4,340,150 $541,103
2022 $2,316,121 $2,285,496 $3,438,943 $30,625
2021 $2,857,623 $2,250,366 $2,988,321 $607,257
2020 $2,996,010 $1,944,775 $4,048,632 $1,051,235
2019 $1,992,019 $1,918,928 $1,193,093 $73,091
2018 $2,189,466 $2,182,766 $1,199,420 $6,700
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