Nonprofit · EIN 68-0486141
SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,821 | $100,753 | $21,068 | $110,798 | $1,270 | $109,528 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,834
- Membership dues
- $6,820
- Program service revenue
- $101,162
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,529
- Other revenue
- $476
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,060
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,890
- Occupancy
- $792
- Other expenses
- $72,011
- Program services (functional)
- $57,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $88,460
- Total assets, end of year
- $110,798
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,270
- Net assets, end of year
- $109,528
- Cash, savings and investments
- $85,342
- Gross receipts
- $129,234
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 July 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reyes | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Melanie Perkins | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Elissa Callen | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Buegeleisen | President | 10 | $0 |
| Patrick Hamilton | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Glade Bogar | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Taye Bright | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Mikhael Christallah Selk | Director | 5 | $0 |
| David Healy | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Harte Singer | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Gordon Walker | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Melissa Jaffrey | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Jarvis | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ryath Beauchene | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7147, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407-0147
- In care of
- % DARVIN DESHAZER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ken Buegeleisen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (707) 326-5211
- Website
- somamushrooms.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0486141 or by the name SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL 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
SOMA is an educational public benefit corporation dedicated to the study and research of mycology to encourage public education and the unique and beneficial role fungi play in maintaining the health of our woodland system.
Program accomplishments
- In the fiscal year we consulted with Hospital Emergency Health Care Personnel to assist in identification of wild mushrooms as possible cause of patient poisoning. In addition we awarded 22 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2500 to Ph.D. and Graduate students, and community scientists. SOMA led 9 forays to collect and identify wild mushrooms and 8 educational lectures attended by about 1500 members of the public. Our organization held a 4-day Wild Mushroom Camp in January consisting of 9 forays, with DNA analysis and photography of wild mushrooms found. 40+ educational lectures, workshops, and demo's, for 325 people.Expenses $54,024 · grants $7,834
- Educational Wild Mushroom Forays - 9 events, approx 1000 peopleExpenses $1,691
- Epicurean Events - 1 holiday party for 50 peopleExpenses $1,356
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0486141
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $110,798
- Income (IRS master file)
- $129,234
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $121,821 | $100,753 | $110,798 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 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 68-0486141).
Questions about SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION is 68-0486141.
- Is SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2023.
- Are donations to SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL 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 SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SONOMA COUNTY MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,821, expenses of $100,753 and total assets of $110,798 at year end.
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