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Sonoma Ecology Center

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 94-3136500

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization Profilewww.sonomaecologycenter.org

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Post Office Box 1486Eldridge, CA 95431

(707) 996-0712

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

57th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$48,108

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

69th percentile

9.1%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,182,498

Up $99,059 (+9.1%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$524,015

Up $98,276 (+23%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$658,483

Up $783 (+0.1%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,395,942

Down $156,323 (-10%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$1,327,428

Down $275,170 (-17%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$68,514

Up $118,847 (+236%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,070,024Liabilities 2011: $583,489Net Assets 2011: $486,5352011Assets 2012: $1,094,452Liabilities 2012: $656,954Net Assets 2012: $437,4982012Assets 2013: $1,083,439Liabilities 2013: $657,700Net Assets 2013: $425,7392013Assets 2014: $1,182,498Liabilities 2014: $658,483Net Assets 2014: $524,0152014Assets 2015: $895,307Liabilities 2015: $662,075Net Assets 2015: $233,2322015Assets 2016: $1,070,830Liabilities 2016: $799,745Net Assets 2016: $271,0852016Assets 2017: $1,053,714Liabilities 2017: $695,878Net Assets 2017: $357,8362017Assets 2018: $1,033,862Liabilities 2018: $570,232Net Assets 2018: $463,6302018Assets 2019: $1,230,707Liabilities 2019: $361,633Net Assets 2019: $869,0742019Assets 2020: $1,699,480Liabilities 2020: $487,786Net Assets 2020: $1,211,6942020Assets 2021: $1,163,116Liabilities 2021: $212,756Net Assets 2021: $950,3602021Assets 2022: $1,368,665Liabilities 2022: $337,464Net Assets 2022: $1,031,2012022Assets 2023: $2,356,380Liabilities 2023: $1,338,102Net Assets 2023: $1,018,2782023Assets 2024: $2,530,150Liabilities 2024: $1,688,593Net Assets 2024: $841,5572024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,182,498
Liabilities$658,483
Net Assets$524,015
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,442,7422011Expenses 2012: $1,558,3042012Revenue 2013: $1,552,265Expenses 2013: $1,602,598Net Income 2013: -$50,3332013Revenue 2014: $1,395,942Expenses 2014: $1,327,428Net Income 2014: $68,5142014Revenue 2015: $1,540,644Expenses 2015: $1,527,356Net Income 2015: $13,2882015Revenue 2016: $2,000,945Expenses 2016: $1,963,092Net Income 2016: $37,8532016Revenue 2017: $2,101,226Expenses 2017: $2,066,535Net Income 2017: $34,6912017Revenue 2018: $2,462,961Expenses 2018: $2,369,354Net Income 2018: $93,6072018Revenue 2019: $2,536,912Expenses 2019: $2,197,279Net Income 2019: $339,6332019Revenue 2020: $2,909,660Expenses 2020: $2,624,365Net Income 2020: $285,2952020Revenue 2021: $3,131,111Expenses 2021: $3,170,724Net Income 2021: -$39,6132021Revenue 2022: $3,509,471Expenses 2022: $3,428,630Net Income 2022: $80,8412022Revenue 2023: $3,542,558Expenses 2023: $3,555,481Net Income 2023: -$12,9232023Revenue 2024: $5,876,143Expenses 2024: $6,052,864Net Income 2024: -$176,7212024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,395,942
Expenses$1,327,428
Net Income$68,514
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,395,942
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Sonoma Ecology Center is to work with our community to enhance and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$253,576$429,365▲ $175,789
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$109,104$105,531▼ $3,573
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,655$52,793▼ $39,862
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,992$1,801▼ $21,191
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,083,439$1,182,498▲ $99,059
Other Assets Total$605,112$593,008▼ $12,104
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$265,134$192,894▼ $72,240
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$203,670$186,978▼ $16,692
Deferred Revenue$78,896$168,611▲ $89,715
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$110,000$110,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$657,700$658,483▲ $783
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$605,112$673,320▲ $68,208
Unrestricted Net Assets$-179,373$-149,305▲ $30,068
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$425,739$524,015▲ $98,276
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,083,439$1,182,498▲ $99,059

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,572$150,806$163,378
Leasehold Improvements$92,959$31,076$124,035
Other Assets Org$593,008--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Richard DaleExecutive DirectorFT$41,820$6,288$48,108

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris StarrPresident
David MorellVice President
Ellie InsleyDirector
genevieve ladhaDirector
stacey ward luddy2nd vice pres
Karen BonessSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$851,071
Program Service Revenue
$510,109
Investment Income
$34,762
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$58,677
Change in Net Assets
$68,514
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$676,258
Other Expenses$651,170
Total Fundraising Expense$71,478
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$393,218$79,274$50,596$523,088
Fees for Services Other$347,298$7,588$120$355,006
Other Employee Benefits$55,773$1,194$613$57,580
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,892$7,216-$48,108
Payroll Taxes$36,630$6,976$3,876$47,482
Interest-$20,560-$20,560
Occupancy$19,843$27-$19,870
Insurance-$15,370-$15,370
Other Expenses$486$11,983$14,376$14,862
All Other Expenses$1,837$11,953$10$13,800
Depreciation Depletion-$9,573-$9,573
Travel$4,784--$4,784
Conferences and Meetings$796$22$91$909
Total Functional Expenses$1,084,214$171,736$71,478$1,327,428
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Line of Credit$192,894
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The draft completed 990 form is provided to the Board Vice Chair, Dr. David Morell, who reviews the details being presented and, when appropriate, recommends its approval by the full Board of Directors followed by its submittal.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Treasurer provides input to the board. Review process in place.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sonoma Ecology Center
EIN
94-3136500
Phone
7079960712
Address
Post Office Box 1486, Eldridge, CA 95431

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Dale
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard Dale
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
20

Preparer

Firm
Goranson and Associates Inc
Address
717 College Avenue First Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Preparer
Susan E Goranson
Phone
7075421256
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The draft completed 990 form is provided to the Board Vice Chair, Dr. David Morell, who reviews the details being presented and, when appropriate, recommends its approval by the full Board of Directors followed by its submittal.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Treasurer provides input to the board. Review process in place.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,182,498
Liabilities
$658,483
Net assets
$524,015
Revenue
$1,395,942
Expenses
$1,327,428
Net income
$68,514
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$1.69$0.84$5.88$6.05$0.18
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.36$1.34$1.02$3.54$3.56$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.34$1.03$3.51$3.43$0.08
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.21$0.95$3.13$3.17$0.04
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.70$0.49$1.21$2.91$2.62$0.29
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.23$0.36$0.87$2.54$2.20$0.34
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.57$0.46$2.46$2.37$0.09
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.05$0.70$0.36$2.10$2.07$0.03
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.80$0.27$2.00$1.96$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.66$0.23$1.54$1.53$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.66$0.52$1.40$1.33$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.66$0.43$1.55$1.60$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.66$0.44$1.56
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.58$0.49$1.44