PROTECT THE SCENIC, NATURAL, CULTURAL, AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN LANDSCAPES OF SONOMA COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY DEVELOPING LONG-TERM LAND PROTECTION STRATEGIES; (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)PROMOTING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDING FOR LAND CONSERVATION; ACQUIRING LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; PRACTICING STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES; PROMOTING A SENSE OF PLACE AND A LAND ETHIC THROUGH ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.8M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
-62.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+12.1% YoY
About Sonoma Land Trust
Based on IRS filings
Sonoma Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SANTA ROSA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,843,094 | $55,799,856 | $48,073,426 |
| Revenue | $25,805,431 | $16,453,814 | $13,750,403 |
| Expenses | $20,832,898 | $7,396,432 | $11,544,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,220,286 | $469,901 | $436,308 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sonoma County Regional Parks ($89,351), Audubon Canyon Ranch ($55,551).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUDUBON CANYON RANCH GLEN ELLEN, CA | FUEL REDUCTION AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECTS UNDER NATIONAL FISH & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION AND TRAINING. | $55,551 |
| SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS SANTA ROSA, CA | FUEL REDUCTION WORK UNDER CAL OES-SVWC COLLBORATIVE. | $89,351 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HAFNER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PHIL JENSEN | 1ST VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GREGORY APPLING | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ELLIE RILLA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MARIE ANDEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER BICE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SIMON BLATTNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROBERT BRENT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DIANNE BRINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CLAY CLEMENT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANITA DAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FRANK DEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LIZ FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DUNCAN HIGGONS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEVEN HIGHTOWER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| QUINCEY IMHOFF TOMPKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NANCY OTTO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TIM PORTWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALLISON SANFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUDY SCOTCHMOOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| WENDY SMIT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GYMMEL TREMBLY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LEWIS WARREN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EAMON O'BYRNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $252,276 |
| MICHAEL J RIZZO | CFO | 40 | $173,423 |
| SHANNON NICHOLS | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $160,175 |
| JOHN MCCAULL | LAND ACQUISITION DIRECTOR | 40 | $145,337 |
| NEAL RAMUS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGA | 40 | $133,291 |
| GINA FABIANO | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $126,018 |
| JULIAN MEISLER | ASSOC. DIR OF STEWARDSHIP | 40 | $125,027 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoma Land Trust?
Sonoma Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SANTA ROSA, CA. It holds $61.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sonoma Land Trust?
As of 2024, Sonoma Land Trust holds $61.8M in total assets with $25.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Sonoma Land Trust operate?
Sonoma Land Trust has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Sonoma Land Trust award?
In 2024, Sonoma Land Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sonoma Land Trust's EIN?
Sonoma Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0197006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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