Sonoma County Economic Development
To support Sonoma county's economic development board programs
Sonoma County Economic Development at a glance
In short: Sonoma County Economic Development gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -92.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $719,916
- -25.9% 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 September 2026.
Who Sonoma County Economic Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sonoma County Airport ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sonoma County Economic Development gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $984K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Airport Santa Rosa, CA | Tourism Mural | $15,000 |
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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 | $719,916 | $96,545 | $148,734 | $15,000 | 1 | $10,690 |
| 2024 | $971,013 | $115,632 | $1,160,778 | $984,305 | 5 | $16,872 |
| 2023 | $1,856,447 | $170,775 | $302,701 | $20,250 | 3 | $10,375 |
| 2022 | $1,977,046 | $156,376 | $180,304 | $46,900 | 1 | $1,829 |
| 2021 | $1,962,403 | $593,403 | $553,270 | $269,000 | 3 | $2,395 |
| 2020 | $2,004,867 | $1,517,548 | $369,404 | $60,602 | 1 | $4,270 |
About Sonoma County Economic Development
Based on IRS filings
Sonoma County Economic Development is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Santa Rosa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $720K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sonoma County Economic Development is led by E. Brown, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Brown
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K. Philip
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Kachiu
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Leach
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Kivelstadt
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Marzo
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Mahiri
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Schwanz
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Tsao
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: W. Brand (2021–2025) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 22025
- Former: B. Chavez (2022–2025) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 12025
- Former: J. Alcazar (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: K. Hecht (2020–2024) — Chair · Filing note: From 4202020
- Former: M. Nicholls (2020–2023) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 12023
- Former: P. Chanter (2020–2022) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: S. Person-Whitley (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Secretary · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: T. Dente (2020–2021) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 62021
- Former: T. Garrett (2020–2021) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 92020
- Former: M. Tomasini (2020) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 22020
- Former: S. Brand (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma County Economic Development
How much does Sonoma County Economic Development give each year?
Sonoma County Economic Development gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $984K across 5 grants.
How large is Sonoma County Economic Development?
Sonoma County Economic Development reported $720K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is Sonoma County Economic Development?
Sonoma County Economic Development is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Santa Rosa, CA. It holds $720K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sonoma County Economic Development operate?
Sonoma County Economic Development has awarded grants in California.
What is Sonoma County Economic Development's EIN?
Sonoma County Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3397043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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