Sonoma Ecology Center

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Richard Dale

Phone

7079960712

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Sonoma Ecology Center, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

The Mission of Sonoma Ecology Center is to work with our community to enhance and sustain ecological health in the Sonoma valley.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,752,447 Revenue: $1,124,398

Created partnership with State of CA to keep state parks open to the general public, led a partnership to operate Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Reached over 1500 K-12 students with quality science...

Created partnership with State of CA to keep state parks open to the general public, led a partnership to operate Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Reached over 1500 K-12 students with quality science education, linking lessons & field trips to places in the community. Provided Vocational Traing for teens as Enviroleader interns. Made significant improvement to community parks. Created a partnership with over 20 local organizations known as Sonoma Valley Collaborative to identify Socioeconomic challenges in the community. Leadership in Biochar research & development of Biomass production. Stewardship programs cleaning up local waterways. Monitored riparian & wildlife corridors. Leadership & Outreach for reducing fire fuels & creating Resilient Landscapes utilizing natives from our in-house nursery. Supported the community with Science & Stewardship to assist with a changing climate.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,172,563

Program Service Revenue $1,056,037

Investment Income $20

Other Revenue $313,938

TOTAL REVENUE $3,542,558

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,265,954

Fundraising Expenses $348,177

Program Expenses $2,752,447

Other Expenses $1,289,527

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,555,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,542,558	$3,509,471	+0.0%
Expenses	$3,555,481	$3,428,630	+0.0%
Net Income	$-12,923	$80,841	-1.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

200

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

$95,611

Total Directors

$5,600

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Richard Dale	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$90,611	$0	$90,611
David Morell	President	5.00	Officer Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
Ava Castro	Director	2.00	Director	$300	$0	$300
Christi Gabaldon	Director	2.00	Director	$300	$0	$300
Ellie Insley Vice Pres	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Bimenyimana	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Breck Parkman	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Flocco	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Padian	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Palladini	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Parker Bacon	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Farrar-Rivas	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kendall Clemons	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeanne-Louise Camus	Director	0.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,542,558	$3,555,481	$2,356,380	$-12,923
2022	$3,509,471	$3,428,630	$1,368,665	$80,841
2021	$3,131,111	$3,170,724	$1,163,116	$-39,613
2020	$2,909,660	$2,624,365	$1,699,480	$285,295
2019	$2,536,912	$2,197,279	$1,230,707	$339,633
2018	$2,462,961	$2,369,354	$1,033,862	$93,607