STEWARDSHIP ACTION FOUNDATION

EIN: 873813812 501(c)(3)

SACRAMENTO, CA

Total Revenue
$200,160
Total Expenses
$225,791
Total Assets
$20,487
Net Assets
$11,298
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HEIDI SANBORN
Phone
9162171109
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STEWARDSHIP ACTION FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit that reported $200K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $226K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATE AND COLLABORATE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT STAKEHODLERS TO ACHIEVE A RESPONSIBLE, CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $102,962

PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH: THE STEWARDSHIP ACTION FOUNDATION (SAF) ADVANCED ITS CHARITABLE MISSION THROUGH NATIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH: THE STEWARDSHIP ACTION FOUNDATION (SAF) ADVANCED ITS CHARITABLE MISSION THROUGH NATIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PIECES AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA FOCUSED ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY SOLUTIONS, PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP, AND EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) IMPLEMENTATION. PRIORITY ISSUE AREAS INCLUDED TRUTH IN LABELING, PACKAGING, CRITICAL MINERALS, AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW), AS WELL AS ADVANCING REUSE AND RECYLCING SYSTEMS.SAF REACHED POLICYMAKERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SAFER PRODUCT DESIGN, REDUCTION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES (INCLUDING PFAS), RESPONSIBLE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT, AND SCALABLE RECYLING AND REUSE SOLUTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $53,680

NATIONAL & REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND CONVENINGS: SAF STAFF PARTICIPATED IN AND CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND VIRTUAL SUMMITS, ENGAGING DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF...

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NATIONAL & REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND CONVENINGS: SAF STAFF PARTICIPATED IN AND CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND VIRTUAL SUMMITS, ENGAGING DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF POLICYMAKRES, INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES, AND THE PUBLIC. THROUGH THESE ENGAGEMENTS, SAF SHARED SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTISE, ELEVATED EMERGINS ISSUES, AND FOSTERED COLLABORATION ACROSS SECTORS.TOPICS INCLUDED PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, REDUCTION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES, SINGLE-USE PLASTICS REDUCTION, AND INNOVATIONS IN RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES AND MORE RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS. THESE CONVENINGS SUPPORTED KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND CORSS-SECTOR ALIGNMENT ON RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $32,436

MEMBER CONVENINGS & WEBINARS: SAF HOSTED AND PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, REACHING MORE THAN 3,000 PARTICIPANTS. THESE CONVENINGS BROUGHT TOGETHER LEGISLATORS, REGULATORS...

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MEMBER CONVENINGS & WEBINARS: SAF HOSTED AND PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, REACHING MORE THAN 3,000 PARTICIPANTS. THESE CONVENINGS BROUGHT TOGETHER LEGISLATORS, REGULATORS, INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES, AND SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO EXPLORE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED A NATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES ON RECYCLING INNOVATIONS DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS ENTERING THE MARKET. KEY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: * HOSTING A NATIONAL WEBINAR ON PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARINE FLARES AND BOAT WRAP, IN COLLOBORATION WITH STATE AGENCIES AND NATIONAL PARTNERS, ADDRESSING END-OF-LIFE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES AND POLICY APPROACHES. * PRESENTING ON PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY AT A NATIONAL VIRTUAL SUMMIT FOCUSED ON MARINE AND BOATING ISSUES. * CONVENING A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT ON BEVERAGE RECYLCING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PROGRAM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,147
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $200,160

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $7,965
Program Expenses $189,078
Other Expenses $225,791
TOTAL EXPENSES $225,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $200,160 $168,872 +0.2%
Expenses $225,791 $126,683 +0.8%
Net Income $-25,631 $42,189 -1.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$45,967
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC ZETZ PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA BETKER VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED HORTON TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLENE SITTON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIMAN LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA COTTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA SKEET DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYA KEYZERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN ROWLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI SANBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $45,967 $45,967
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 $200,160 $225,791 $20,487 $-25,631
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