Nonprofit · EIN 68-0421813
SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $1,514,607 | $1,436,130 | $78,477 | $1,898,397 | $0 | $1,898,397 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | -$1,250 | – | – | $0 | – | $1,818,670 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,553,201 | $1,665,647 | -$112,446 | $2,155,912 | $335,992 | $1,819,920 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,268,587 | $1,284,220 | -$15,633 | $1,932,772 | $406 | $1,932,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,401,528
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $113,079
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,101,869
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $181,212
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $203,054
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $1,272,347
- Management and general (functional)
- $106,974
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,809
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,155,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,898,397
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,898,397
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $378,485
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,519,912
- Gross receipts
- $1,514,940
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Kelley | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $106,344 |
| Nazar Eljumaily | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Peyton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Channa Sweet | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Haas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Dorr | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shaun Vongphakham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Jorge | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Palmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Lemus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob DeVenuto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brant Arthur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Sellick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Sanson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazar Eljumaily | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Reed | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Peyton | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Channa Sweet | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Haas | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Dorr | Officer @large | 1 | $0 |
| Shaun Vongphakham | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Meacham | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Murphy | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Jorge | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Freebairn | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Lemus | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob DeVenuto | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Brant Arthur | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Kelley | Executive Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| Stephen Sellick | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Sanson | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Kelley | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $101,633 |
| Nazar Eljumaily | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Peyton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Channa Sweet | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Haas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Dorr | Officer @large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shaun Vongphakham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Meacham | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Jorge | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Freebairn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Lemus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob DeVenuto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brant Arthur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Sellick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Sanson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Kelley | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $97,154 |
| Nazar Eljumaily | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Peyton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Channa Sweet | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Haas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Dorr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shaun Vongphakham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Meacham | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Jorge | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Freebairn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Lemus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob DeVenuto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Tucker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Sanson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 AVIATION BLVD STE 100, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-1181
- In care of
- % FOUNDATION
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Kelley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (707) 565-1830
- Return prepared by
- Mark R McDonell CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0421813 or by the name SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION.
- 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
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. It solicits donations to help acquire, preserve and enhance 62 parks and trails throughout Sonoma County.
Program accomplishments
- Park Acquisition, Preservation, and Enhancement - The Parks Foundation contributes funds to support programs and activities in Sonoma County Regional Parks. Parks Foundation funding was directed to the following major projects in 2024-25:- A rainwater catchment system consisting of two tanks that can store over 45,000 gallons of water. The tanks were installed at Helen Putnam Regional Park: one near the parking lot restrooms on Chileno Valley Road and another by ranger housing. The stored water will be used to water sheep that graze at the park, managing fuel loads and promoting the growth of native wildflowers. The innovative water catchment system not only conserves groundwater and reduces reliance on the parks well, but also serves as a backup resource for fire suppression when needed.- Phase 1 reconstruction of Foothill Regional Park in Windsor, California, after the Kincade Fire. Reconstruction included a spectacular mosaic, titled Resilience, an 88-foot-long curved tile seat wall created by artist Angelina Duckett. The mosaic depicts the parks ecosystem recovery and native flora following the wildfire. The artwork acts as a gathering area and educational space near the park's entrance.- Provided initial funding for the reconstruction of Larson Park, located in The Springs neighborhood of the Sonoma Valley. - Concluded the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Spring Lake Regional Park, including a photo contest and equestrian picnic and ride. Funds raised during the year-long celebration supported improvements at Spring Lake Regional Park.- Regional Parks natural resources projects, including fire preparedness (vegetation management, creation of shaded fuel breaks, grazing to remove fire fuels) and protection of endangered plants and animals. The Parks Foundation focused with Regional Parks on purchasing and installing bear-proof garbage and recycling receptacles, as well as bear-proof food lockers, at Gualala Point Regional Park. - Installation of amenities like benches and picnic tables at Regional Parks- Tools and equipment to help Regional Parks' staff more successfully do their jobs, including an EV ATV, as well as electric tools to reduce parks carbon emissions.Expenses $1,272,347 · grants $1,101,869
- Education Programs and Community Engagement - The Foundation supports a number of programs at Sonoma County Regional Parks, including the following major projects in 2024-25:- Field trips that help students gain knowledge consistent with California state science standards through hands-on exploration in Sonoma County Regional Parks. More than 10,000 students benefited from these field trips, and more than one-third of these students came from disadvantaged schools. - Environmental education programs for underserved students and teens, such as the Youth Exploring Sonoma series, which invites teens from disadvantaged communities to enjoy outdoor recreation, engage in park stewardship, and benefit from leadership opportunities.- Regional Parks volunteer programs- The Water Safety Patrol, including purchasing hundreds of loaner life vests for use at the Russian River- Vamos a Nadar ("Let's Go Swimming"), a program that provides free swim lessons and water safety instruction for Spanish-speaking children and families- "Camperships" for underserved children to attend summer camps in Regional Parks- "Caminitos," a program that brings Spanish-speaking preschool-age children and their parents to a local park for a hike, healthy snack, storytime and crafts.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0421813
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,898,397
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,514,940
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,514,607 | $1,436,130 | $1,898,397 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | -$1,250 | – | $0 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,553,201 | $1,665,647 | $2,155,912 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,268,587 | $1,284,220 | $1,932,772 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,442,449 | $2,118,666 | $2,049,249 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 68-0421813).
Questions about SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION is 68-0421813.
- Is SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,344 (Melissa Kelley, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,514,607, expenses of $1,436,130 and total assets of $1,898,397 at year end.
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