Sacramento County Historical Society
The mission of the Sacramento Historical Society is to preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Sacramento region; to educate and enlighten the public with regards to the importance of Sacramento's history and to promote a greater awareness of, and to act as a resource for, inquiries regarding Sacramento regional history. Our vision it to unite people to preserve and promote Sacramento's golden history.
Sacramento County Historical Society at a glance
In short: Sacramento County Historical Society reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -91.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $519,394
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $201,478
- +186.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $45,477
- +194.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $184,269
- +143.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Sacramento County Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $475K (2023). In 2025 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | Joan Didion Scholarship Fund Donation | $460,000 |
| Firefighter Cadidate Testing Center Sacramento, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Area Firefighter Local 522 Sacramento, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| County of Sacramento - Dept of Finance Sacramento, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $519,394 | $201,478 | $184,269 | $2,000 | Total only | $45,477 |
| 2024 | $502,185 | $70,233 | $75,783 | $22,225 | Total only | $15,427 |
| 2023 | $534,684 | $1,004,810 | $550,002 | $475,000 | 4 | $40,101 |
| 2022 | $77,808 | $147,725 | $131,759 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sacramento County Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Sacramento County Historical Society is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $519K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sacramento County Historical Society is led by Walter White, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter White
President
Member → CEO, 2023
CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Aundrea Gibson
Administrator
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $46K (2025)
Chris Lango
Videographer
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $33K (2025)
Cornelius Robertson
Database Assistant
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Ashlyn Frazier
Research Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Cherie Dimmerling
Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Maritza Llorens
Research Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Albert Garcia
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carol Keller
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chris Shannon
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chuck Spinks
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Scharlach
Board Member
Member → Member & Agent, 2023
Member & Agent → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Delta Pick Mello
Vice President Secretary
Member → Vice President - Secretary, 2024
Vice President - Secretary → Vice President Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gregg Lukenbill
Vice President Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President - Treasurer, 2024
Vice President - Treasurer → Vice President Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mike Cattuzzo
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Paul Ulbrich
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sandra Bauer
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric Sweigert
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Helena Chung
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Holly Piscopo
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jan Stefanki
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Pick
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robyn Sutter
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ty Smith
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Daniel Sebby
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nathan Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Paul Helman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alfred Brown Sr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Ketelsen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Luke Wood
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stephanie Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Beck
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stuart Graybill
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Troy Crowder
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: David Ballard (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Toni Tinker (2022–2024) — Office Manager
- Former: Guadalupe M Guardado (2024) — Researcher
- Former: Mary Lou Columbo (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Maurice Read (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Scott Loken (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Chris Harrelson (2023) — Member
- Former: Delta Pick-Mello (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Marylou Columbo (2023) — Member
- Former: Dan Sebby (2022) — President
- Former: James Armstead (2022) — Member
- Former: Janet Gatejen (2022) — Member
- Former: Karla Davis (2022) — Member
- Former: Kristine Hyde (2022) — Member
- Former: Melanie Conover (2022) — Member
- Former: Morris Lum (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Pat McKinnon (2022) — Member
- Former: Patrick Harbison (2022) — Member
- Former: Victoria Juharyan (2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $46K, to Aundrea Gibson (Administrator). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sacramento County Historical Society
How much does Sacramento County Historical Society give each year?
Sacramento County Historical Society reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $22K in grants paid.
How large is Sacramento County Historical Society?
Sacramento County Historical Society reported $519K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $201K.
Where does Sacramento County Historical Society operate?
Sacramento County Historical Society has awarded grants in California.
What is Sacramento County Historical Society's EIN?
Sacramento County Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2730477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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