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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0482269

SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO

Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Financials

$54K$41K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$53,758$41,251$12,507$65,531$1,790$63,741
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,616
Program service revenue
$26,105
Investment income
$37

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,996
Occupancy
$20,815
Other expenses
$12,440
Program services (functional)
$34,627

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,024
Total assets, end of year
$65,531
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,790
Net assets, end of year
$63,741
Cash, savings and investments
$52,300
Gross receipts
$53,758

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alexa RinerTreasurer6$0
Ann FrowickSecretary12$0
Nicole LitziePresident12$0
Arnold ShimizuDirector12$0
Deanne DiPietroDirector3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3325 REGIONAL PKWY STE 11, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-8212
In care of
% STUDIO RENSCHU-BRUCE SHIMIZU
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3325 REGIONAL PARKWAY NUMBER 11, SANTA ROSA CA 95403
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
DEANNE DIPIETRO, 3325 REGIONAL PARKWAY NUMBER 11, SANTA ROSA CA 95403
Signed the 990-EZ
Alexa Riner, Treasurer
Phone
(707) 575-0723
Return prepared by
Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc

Mission

To build a community of acceptance, harmony, and respect through our love of taiko

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our HistoryThe StartIn 1994 Kodo performed at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. In the audience were three that would create Sonoma County Taiko. The following spring they contacted Tiffany Tamaribuchi of Sacramento Taiko Dan to arrange for a workshop at Enmanji Buddhist Temple. Sacramento Taiko Dan brought taiko and taught a wonderful workshop to 30 participants. The attendees of the workshop were contacted a couple of months after and asked if they would like to continue to learn and play taiko. There were a dozen that did. With the support of the Japanese American Citizens League, Sonoma County Chapter and Enmanji Buddhist Temple the group was started. Over the next months the group practiced patterns taught by Taiko Dan and gleaned from video tapes on used tires tied to folding chairs. Community SupportWith support from Enmanji Temple and the Japanese American Citizens League Sonoma County Chapter (JACL) the group of people that came together to learn taiko was able to grow. Our practice space was the community hall at Enmanji we were granted startup funds by the JACL with which we were able to build our first several wine barrel taiko. With these funds the group was able to build their first taiko. Continuing DevelopmentTiffany Tamaribuchi, being our friend and our first teacher suggested that a few of us gain more experience by training with Sacramento Taiko Dan or Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo. The first members to go to SFTD for training were Bruce and Arnold Shimizu, Mark Tabata and Rocky Mitarai. They would make the trip to South San Francisco each week to learn new skills and repertoire as well as the etiquette and culture of Taiko Dojo. From this training the culture of SCT was being developed. Growing & EvolvingAs time goes on the organization needs to reflect and respond to the changes that it confronts. Sonoma County Taiko is continually looking to create and bolster the the ways to be the most effective at delivering its mission. In 1997 the fledgling group produced their first Taiko Camp and festival. With the communitys support and guidance and support from Tanaka Sensei, Tiffany Tamaribuchi and the tireless effort of the members this first camp began an event that Sonoma County Taiko is remembered fondly for. The challenges encountered and surmounted through these events helped forge SCTs identity and reputation. In 2005 SCT celebrated its tenth anniversary. To mark this milestone a full concert was produced featuring all of the members of Sonoma County Taiko. This was the first time the group were the sole performers at a full concert. Preparation took most of a year and produced an awe inspiring performance. In 2010 Sonoma County Taiko produced Tomodachi their fifteenth anniversary concert. To help the celebrate SCT drew together their friends for a concert that displayed an amazing range of talent and artistry. Included in the show were Taiko Ren, Ensohza Minyoushu, and Tenten taiko. Into the FutureThe future of Sonoma County Taiko depends on the passion with which our members pursue each of their own pathway in taiko. With that love for the various aspects of this art-form we gather a community that reflects the best and fullest natures within us all.
    Expenses $34,627

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-EZ for SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
68-0482269
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$65,531
Income (IRS master file)
$53,758

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: DEANNE DIPIETRO
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO

What is the EIN of SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO is 68-0482269.
Is SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO 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 SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO 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 SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO?
The 990-N for 2024 names DEANNE DIPIETRO.
Who are the officers and directors of SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SONOMA COUNTY TAIKO have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,758, expenses of $41,251 and total assets of $65,531 at year end.

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