Nonprofit · EIN 68-0147016
THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SEBASTOPOL, CA 95473
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $35,963 | $46,622 | -$10,659 | $63,274 | $9,567 | $53,707 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $39,781 | $54,556 | -$14,775 | $26,739 | $140 | $26,599 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,681
- Program service revenue
- $6,937
- Investment income
- $12
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,333
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,642
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,204
- Occupancy
- $12,108
- Printing, publications and postage
- $52
- Other expenses
- $7,616
- Program services (functional)
- $35,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,739
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,274
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,567
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,707
- Cash, savings and investments
- $21,748
- Gross receipts
- $88,312
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jean Avery | Executive Dir. | 25 | $22,072 |
| Mitch Thompson | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Mechele Foley | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Adam Hyde | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Annie Dobbs-Kramer | President | 2 | $0 |
| Lenny Nichols | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jean Avery | Executive Dir. | 25 | $25,200 |
| Mitch Thompson | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Mechele Foley | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Adam Hyde | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Annie Dobbs-Kramer | President | 2 | $0 |
| Lenny Nichols | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2162, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95473-2162
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- Post Office Box 2162, Sebastopol CA 95473
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Shannon WIlliams, Post Orffice Box 2162, Sebastopol CA 95473
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Annie Dobbs-Kramer, President
- Phone
- (707) 824-1447
- Return prepared by
- Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0147016 or by the name THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION.
- 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
Fostering respect for the green world and our community through the responsible use and sustainable cultivation of herbs
Program accomplishments
- The Sonoma County Herb Exchange - A clearing house providing the highest quality locally and ecologically grown herbs to our local community. The Herb Exchange links local herb growers with practitioners and product makers.The Sonoma County Herb Festival - For eight prior years, we have held an annual Herb Festival every autumn featuring free herb classes and herb walks throughout the day, lots of booths featuring herbal products, plants, practitioners, and information. In addition, there were childrens activities, great music and tasty food.Expenses $35,559
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0147016
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,274
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,312
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $35,963 | $46,622 | $63,274 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $39,781 | $54,556 | $26,739 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Shannon WIlliams | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 68-0147016).
Questions about THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION is 68-0147016.
- Is THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION 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 THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Shannon WIlliams.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,072 (Barbara Jean Avery, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE SONOMA COUNTY HERB ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $35,963, expenses of $46,622 and total assets of $63,274 at year end.
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