Nonprofit · EIN 31-1748056
SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Also known as STEVE SCHNAAR
Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $742,317 | $572,912 | $169,405 | $564,394 | $0 | $564,394 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $532,784 | $609,493 | -$76,709 | $398,680 | $0 | $398,680 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $477,307 | $413,896 | $63,411 | $504,363 | $0 | $504,363 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $429,274 | $372,741 | $56,533 | $423,348 | $0 | $423,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $400,568
- Membership dues
- $299
- Program service revenue
- $250,973
- Investment income
- $145
- Net rental income
- $3,912
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $86,719
- Other revenue
- $90,631
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,457
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,079
- Other salaries and wages
- $157,736
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $206,888
- Professional fundraising fees
- $5,900
- Legal fees
- $92,087
- Accounting fees
- $7,646
- Occupancy
- $68,370
- Travel
- $11,203
- Program services (functional)
- $472,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,020
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,900
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $398,680
- Total assets, end of year
- $564,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $564,394
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $563,352
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,042
- Gross receipts
- $771,811
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Arredondo | Administrative Co-Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $2,079 |
| Judy Jackson | President Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Scott | Trustee and Community Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Flora | Treasurer and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Benterou | Secretary and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Modes | Trustee and Community Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roop Ghanges | Secretary and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Arredondo | Administrative Co-Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 3 | $2,960 |
| Judy Jackson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Scott | Trustee/community Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Flora | Treasurer and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Benterou | Secretary/Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Jackson | President and Bicycle Mechanic Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 19 | $16,766 |
| Jason Arredondo | Administrative Co-Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 3 | $2,880 |
| Paul Scott | Trustee/Community Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Flora | Treasurer and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Benterou | Secretary/Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Jackson | President and Bicycle Mechanic Trustee or director, Officer | 19 | $15,060 |
| Jason Arredondo | Administrative Co-Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 3 | $3,060 |
| Michael Flora | Treasurer and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Scott | Community Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Benterou | Secretary and Community Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 703 PACIFIC AVE STE B, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-4427
- In care of
- % JASON ARREDONDO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Paul Scott Board President, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Signed the 990
- Paul Scott, Board President
- Phone
- (831) 854-7822
- Website
- https://santacruzhub.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 31-1748056 or by the name SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
A Santa Cruz Resource center for do-it-yourself, human scale technology and an advocate for livable, interconnected communities. Our projects provide access to space, resources, and educational opportunities through demonstration, outreach, and hands on learning. The Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Living is a decentralized non-hierarchical community network that builds solidarity with and creates safer spaces for communities facing coercive forces, through creative culture, compassion, and collaboration.
Program accomplishments
- Tenant Sanctuary is a Santa Cruz legal aid organization by tenants for tenants. Volunteers work with an attorney to counsel tenants. Tenant Sanctuary served all City of Santa Cruz residents.Expenses $173,466 · revenue $184,953
- In 2024, California Field School (CFS) provided transformative outdoor experiences for youth through six multi-day educational bike trips, serving approximately 50-60 participants with 23 days of direct programming. We maintained a 100% trip completion rate with zero safety incidents. Our program strengthened community partnerships, expanded collaborations with organizations like Waterside Workshops and Oakland Unified School District, and trained three new Field School leads. Additionally, we improved route options, storage infrastructure, and program logistics. Looking ahead, we are focused on fiscal sustainability through diversified funding, expanding partnerships, and increasing operational efficiency to continue empowering youth through outdoor education.Expenses $163,215 · grants $91,452 · revenue $164,026
- The Bike Church is a community bicycle shop and tool collective where people can learn to repair their bikes with the help of experienced mechanics. In 2025, we focused on rebuilding, hiring new staff, expanding volunteer engagement, and strengthening community programs. We sold over 259 bikes, launched a Donation-Based Lock Program, and partnered with Ecology Action to host bike maintenance workshops. We also reintroduced volunteer nights, bringing in dedicated community members to help with shop maintenance and bike repairs. In 2026, we aim to expand workshops, grow our volunteer base, and continue making bicycle repair accessible to all.Expenses $149,226 · grants $18,065 · revenue $157,273
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1748056
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $564,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $771,811
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $742,317 | $572,912 | $564,394 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $532,784 | $609,493 | $398,680 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $477,307 | $413,896 | $504,363 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $429,274 | $372,741 | $423,348 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1748056).
Questions about SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
- What is the EIN of SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING is 31-1748056.
- Is SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paul Scott Board President.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,079 (Jason Arredondo, Administrative Co-Director).
- How much revenue does SANTA CRUZ HUB FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $742,317, expenses of $572,912 and total assets of $564,394 at year end.
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