Nonprofit · EIN 48-1265207
SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $412,049 | $376,599 | $35,450 | $287,688 | $11,217 | $276,471 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $248,445 | $383,966 | -$135,521 | $243,829 | $2,808 | $241,021 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $335,463 | $348,410 | -$12,947 | $401,646 | $25,104 | $376,542 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $366,849
- of which government grants
- $56,140
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,151
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,049
- Other revenue
- $38,049
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $194,188
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $343,464
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,680
- Travel
- $284
- Program services (functional)
- $249,810
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,675
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $243,829
- Total assets, end of year
- $287,688
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,217
- Net assets, end of year
- $276,471
- Gross receipts
- $494,178
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hubbard | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $108,000 |
| Terry Nagel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Kirsten Keith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Larkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gail Lee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Veronica Escamez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Fox Carlos | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| George Kreitem | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Georgi LaBerge | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara McHugh | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Russ Miller | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Rohlfs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Schulte | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Bo Baney | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kai Martin | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hubbard | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $108,000 |
| Terry Nagel | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Kirsten Keith | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Larkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gail Lee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Veronica Escamez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Fox Carlos | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| George Kreitem | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Georgi LaBerge | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Barbara McHugh | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Russ Miller | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mark Olbert | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Rohlfs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Schulte | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Crowell thru 1224 | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lori Low thru 1224 | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sarah Prescott thru 0624 | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH HUBBARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $61,271 |
| TERRY NAGEL | INTERIM EXEC. DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $28,296 |
| TERRY NAGEL | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 30 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN KEITH | BOARD VICE CHAIR Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SEAMUS MURPHY | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA MCHUGH | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN CROWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VERONICA ESCAMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE FOX CARLOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GEORGI LABERGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK OLBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SARAH PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RUSSELL MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 153, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sarah Hubbard, 3182 Campus Drive 153, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Signed the 990
- Sarah Hubbard, Executive Director
- Phone
- (650) 918-1992
- Website
- www.sustainablesanmateo.org
- Return prepared by
- Elizabeth K Steppe
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 48-1265207 or by the name SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY.
- 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
To stimulate action to make San Mateo County more sustainable on economic, environmental, and social equity issues through empowering information and advocacy.
Program accomplishments
- INDICATORS REPORT FOR A SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY: In 2025, the Indicators Report continued to serve as a critical research tool, offering an in-depth analysis of sustainability challenges and opportunities in San Mateo County. The 2025 report responded to one of the stated needs of local elected leaders, focusing on the climate impact of food systems, including dietary choices, food recovery, and waste management. SSMC hosted a launch event featuring expert panelists and facilitated discussions on how local governments, businesses, and schools can support reducing the climate impact of our food systems.Expenses $79,441
- SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS: The Sustainability Awards remained a cornerstone of SSMC's community engagement efforts, recognizing individuals, businesses, and organizations that demonstrate leadership in sustainability. In 2025, we brought together local leaders and advocates to celebrate achievements and inspire further action. Through this program, SSMC continued to elevate the visibility of sustainability efforts across the region and encourage broad community participation. 2025 WINNERS: SUSTAINABILITY: Caltrain, El Concilio of San Mateo, San Mateo County Community College District; YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY: Colin Chu; GREEN BUILDING: Winner - County Office Building 3, Redwood City; Honorable Mention - Belle Haven Community Campus, Menlo Park; RUTH PETERSON AWARD: John CrowellExpenses $66,951
- SUSTAINABILITY DASHBOARD: The Sustainability Dashboard is an interactive platform that provides timely insights across more than 100 sustainability metrics. This accessible format allows city officials, policymakers, and community members to track local progress on issues such as energy use, housing, transportation, and climate resilience. By making data more accessible and actionable, the dashboard empowers decision-makers to prioritize and implement effective sustainability policies.Expenses $60,327
- OTHER PROGRAMS: Ideas BankExpenses $43,091
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
- 48-1265207
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $287,688
- Income (IRS master file)
- $494,178
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $412,049 | $376,599 | $287,688 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $248,445 | $383,966 | $243,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $335,463 | $348,410 | $401,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $309,429 | $170,351 | $390,736 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 48-1265207).
Questions about SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY
- What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY is 48-1265207.
- Is SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY 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 SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY 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 SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY 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 SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sarah Hubbard.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,000 (Sarah Hubbard, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $412,049, expenses of $376,599 and total assets of $287,688 at year end.
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