Sonoma County Black Forum
The mission of SCBF is to support area youth and the community by creating opportunities to support education, access to arts, culture and technology, and foster agencies within Sonoma County and the Bay Area.
Sonoma County Black Forum at a glance
In short: Sonoma County Black Forum gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,922
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $23,922
- Median grant
- $23,922
- Total assets
- $57,955
- -18.5% 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 September 2026.
Who Sonoma County Black Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NAACP-Sonoma County Branch ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAACP-Sonoma County Branch Santa Rosa, CA | Black History Month//Strategic Plan | $23,922 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,955 | $344,288 | $357,331 | $23,922 | 1 |
| 2024 | $71,078 | $258,567 | $191,610 | — | — |
| 2023 | $4,041 | $293,592 | $413,576 | — | — |
| 2022 | $124,025 | $189,941 | $102,353 | — | — |
About Sonoma County Black Forum
Based on IRS filings
Sonoma County Black Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Santa Rosa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sonoma County Black Forum's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faith Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia de la Pena
Co-Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$273 (2025)
Nzinga Woods
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Regina Brennan
Co-Sec & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Segretta A Woodard-Baisden
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $21K, to Regina Brennan (Co-Sec/Treasure). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma County Black Forum
How much does Sonoma County Black Forum give each year?
Sonoma County Black Forum gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sonoma County Black Forum?
Sonoma County Black Forum reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344K.
What is Sonoma County Black Forum?
Sonoma County Black Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Santa Rosa, CA. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sonoma County Black Forum operate?
Sonoma County Black Forum has awarded grants in California.
What is Sonoma County Black Forum's EIN?
Sonoma County Black Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4070204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
Live grants for the work Sonoma County Black Forum 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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