Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, which uses the name Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN), is a public charity based in Santa Rosa, California. Founded in 1967, it works to reduce poverty and improve quality of life through programs and services for individuals and families.
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County at a glance
In short: Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,074,919
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $71,661
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,761
- Total assets
- $6,974,301
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
- Contact
Mailing address: 2250 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rose, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 544-6911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Amount
One month of rent, mortgage, or utility assistance
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) — Community Crisis Support (Sonoma CAN)
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
Amount
One month of rent, mortgage, or a utility bill
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County ($331K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 54 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s programs and mission are centered on Sonoma County. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The Season of Sharing Fund also serves residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Solano counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2022) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $331,039 |
| Aliados Health Petaluma, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $156,217 |
| Child Parent Institute Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $115,146 |
| Raizes Collective Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $70,024 |
| United Way of the Wine Country Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $64,314 |
| Northern California Center for Well-Being Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $58,319 |
| La Luz Center Sonoma, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $56,803 |
| The Botanical Bus Sebastopol, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $56,761 |
| Humanidad Therapy and Education Services Santa Rosa, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $51,520 |
| Hanna Boys Center Sonoma, CA | P3 Participation Stipend | $41,973 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,974,301 | $17,319,797 | $19,125,767 | $1,074,919 | 15 | $2,432 |
| 2024 | $8,192,616 | $14,272,351 | $15,855,855 | $759,448 | 9 | $2,375 |
| 2023 | $6,799,326 | $13,818,237 | $14,446,268 | $508,534 | 11 | $1,588 |
| 2022 | $6,669,063 | $15,581,119 | $15,163,952 | $356,400 | 16 | $-32,270 |
| 2021 | $7,409,005 | $12,762,912 | $12,823,621 | $670,050 | 3 | $2,201 |
| 2020 | $6,004,275 | $11,708,265 | $12,001,784 | — | — | $1,292 |
| 2019 | $6,400,875 | $11,188,640 | $11,294,681 | — | — | $911 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to align partners and resources around values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential. Its vision is a Sonoma County where families thrive and every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.
Its 2024 filing describes programs including Head Start and Early Head Start; housing and financial stability assistance; community engagement and youth programs; and disaster relief. The filing says Head Start and Early Head Start serve children from birth to age five and their families, with comprehensive services that may include health, dental, nutrition, mental health, and special education support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $1,074,919. Grant amounts ranged from $6,443 to $331,039, with a median of $56,761. The listed grants were for “P3 participation stipend.”
Among the largest reported recipients were Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County ($331,039), Aliados Health ($156,217), Child Parent Institute ($115,146), Raizes Collective ($70,024), and United Way of the Wine Country ($64,314). The grant recipients’ stated missions span areas including access to child care and early education, health care access for underserved people, family support, arts opportunities, and family financial stability.
The organization also administers assistance programs for individuals and households; these are not grants to outside organizations. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program provides eligible Sonoma County residents with one-time assistance for a month of rent, mortgage, or utility costs, subject to its stated requirements, including proof of recent COVID-19-related financial hardship. The Season of Sharing Fund provides temporary assistance for eligible people in nine Bay Area counties, including Sonoma. Its application window listed for April 1–8, 2026, is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Spencer as chair, Kristin Mattiske-Nichols as vice-chair, Al Lerma as treasurer, and Jaden Burris as secretary. Other listed board members are Omar Medina, Richard Horrell, Erica Tom, Natalie Rogers, Mary Leonard-Wilson, and Orlando Macias.
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is led by Cynthia R. King, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 6 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia R. King
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Exectuive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024) → $158K (2025)
Carolyn Spencer
Chair
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Paul
Senior Director of Population Health
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Jo L. Galauski
Senior Director of Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Johnathan M. Nolen
Chief Operations Officer
President → Interim Executive Director, 2023
Interim Executive Director → Chief Operations Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
Katherine Kane
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Matthew M. Benford
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Richard Horrell
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Lerma
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaden Burris
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Mattiske-Nichols
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Tom
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Leonard-Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Rogers
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nubia Padilla
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Medina
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orlando Macias
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Sam Rodriguez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Lisa Grocott (2019–2024) — Director of Head Start
- Former: Susy Valle (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Chio (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Heather F. Ippoliti (2023–2024) — Financial Controller
- Former: Betzy Chavez (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Ragozzino (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jeremy Johnson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joey Hejnowicz (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Sergent (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Connie Lopez Marx (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Sansone (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Cooper Kleinbort (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jamie Padilla (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rupinder Malhi (2019–2022) — CFO
- Former: Todd Sheffield (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Haejin Han (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Spitzer (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Shaun Moran (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Cooper (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Arlie Haig (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Watts (2019–2020) — Deputy Director
- Former: Laura Isbon (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $158K, to Cynthia R King (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
How much does Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County give each year?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $759K across 9 grants.
What is Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's typical grant size?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's median grant in 2025 was $56,761, and its average grant was $71,661, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County give grants?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (10 grants) and Sonoma, CA (2 grants).
Does Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "P3 Participation Stipend" (15 grants).
Who are Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's largest grantees?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's largest 2025 grantees include Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County ($331,039), Aliados Health ($156,217) and Child Parent Institute ($115,146), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What does Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to align partners and resources around values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential. Its vision is a Sonoma County where families thrive and every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's EIN?
Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1648949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-action-partnership-of-sonoma-county-morg_796c3bd3f6604ba2953e7d8c9f91f712
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