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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2271299

PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER

Tax-exempt · PETALUMA, CA 94952

Financials

$7M$7.7M2022$7M$7.8M2023$7.1M$7.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$7,117,643$7,216,779-$99,136$3,008,976$1,245,039$1,763,937
June 30, 2024990$7,024,118$7,845,383-$821,265$3,671,901$1,462,539$2,209,362
June 30, 2023990$7,021,026$7,717,840-$696,814$4,148,701$1,294,597$2,854,104
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,296,581
of which government grants
$3,172,369
Program service revenue
$679,232
Investment income
$121,005
Net gain from sales of assets
$90,871
Net income from fundraising events
$20,825
Other revenue
$20,825

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$232,169
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$193,602
Other salaries and wages
$4,601,199
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,809,466
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$29,400
Occupancy
$267,639
Travel
$18,269
Depreciation
$32,320
Program services (functional)
$6,840,855
Management and general (functional)
$360,016
Fundraising (functional)
$15,908

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,671,901
Total assets, end of year
$3,008,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,245,039
Net assets, end of year
$1,763,937
Land, buildings and equipment
$129,767
Publicly traded securities
$1,223,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$973,048
Net assets with donor restrictions
$790,889
Gross receipts
$7,379,356
Employees
118
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1974
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELECE HEMPEL LEFT 625EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$150,863$21,760
ANAYENSI JACOBODIRECTOR OF P.E.A.C.E.
Highest-paid employee
40$111,943$17,313
MARGARET KELLYDIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$107,820$14,747
DEVIN CASTLESDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$108,931$6,842
ILIANA MADRIGAL-HOOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW LARRABUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MOLLY KNODERERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ERIN MASAKO WILKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHERYL DILLONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CATI YOUNG LEFT 525DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHY O'BRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUZANNE TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANA GOMEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAUREN MENDELSOHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SADIE FERGUSON JOINED 1224DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ABBIE WALTHER JOINED 1224PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELECE HEMPELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$151,190$22,537
ANAYENSI JACOBODIRECTOR OF P.E.A.C.E.
Highest-paid employee
40$111,888$0
ILIANA MADRIGAL-HOOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW LARRABUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MOLLY KNODERERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ERIN MASAKO WILKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRIAN PALOZOLA LEFT 524DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHERYL DILLONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CATI YOUNGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANTHY O'BRIENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SUZANNE TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANA GOMEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAUREN MENDELSOHN JOINED 524DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELECE HEMPELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$140,334$21,685
ANAYENSI JACOBODIRECTOR OF P.E.A.C.E.
Highest-paid employee
40$105,120$5,481
ILIANA MADRIGAL-HOOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW LARRABUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MOLLY KNODERERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ERIN MASAKO WILKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRIAN PALOZOLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JANA BOYLE LEFT 2023PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SCOTT ALONSO LEFT 2023TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHERYL STANFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CATI YOUNGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHRISTOPHER ARENT LEFT 2023DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHY O'BRIENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUZANNE TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANA GOMEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1500 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH, PETALUMA, CA 94952-5545
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENIFER WEISS, 1500 PETALUMA BLVD SOUTH, PETALUMA, CA 94952
Signed the 990
JENIFER WEISS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(707) 765-8488
Return prepared by
SORREN INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2271299 or by the name PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CENTER IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE INDIVIDUAL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HOUSING PROGRAMS:FAIR HOUSING PETALUMA:RESIDENTS IN PETALUMA WHO HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN THE RENTAL, SALE, FINANCING OR APPRAISAL OF HOUSING. FAIR HOUSING INVESTIGATES COMPLAINTS AND COORDINATES REFERRAL SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHEN THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE AND FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED. INCLUDES WORKING WITH BOTH LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION:PROVIDES ONE-TIME-ONLY RENTAL DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FOR PETALUMA RESIDENTS, OR TENANTS WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOME.BRIDGE THE GAP:PROVIDES MONTHLY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME SENIORS TO HELP THEM REMAIN IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COVERING THE GAP BETWEEN SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS AND RENT.
    Expenses $152,724 · grants $46,166
  • COUNSELING, PREVENTION & INTERVENTION:GIRLS CIRCLE:GROUP SESSIONS FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING AN EMOTIONALLY SAFE SETTING IN WHICH GIRLS CAN CULTIVATE CARING RELATIONSHIPS AND USE THEIR AUTHENTIC VOICES. BUILDS UPON RESILIENCY PRACTICES AND SKILLS ACQUISITION TO INCREASE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS, PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE STRENGTHS, AND COMPETENCY IN GIRLS.MANAGED MEDICAL:PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR THOSE OLDER THAN 5 YEARS OF AGE, AS WELL AS COUPLES AND FAMILIES THERAPY.BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SONOMA VALLEY:COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB ON THEIR CAMPUS.SAFE TEAM PETALUMA:24 HOUR A DAY CRISIS STABILIZATION TEAM THAT RESPONDS TO 9-1-1 DISPATCHED CALLS. SAFE (SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR EVERYONE)SAFE TEAM ROHNERT PARK/COTATI:18 HOUR A DAY CRISIS STABILIZATION TEAM THAT RESPONDS TO 9-1-1 DISPATCHED CALLS. SAFE (SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE FOR EVERYONE)FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY:EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMMING, TEEN TRIPLE P PARENTING CLASSES.CHILD WELFARE:COUNSELING SERVICES FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE.
    Expenses $3,769,143 · revenue $208,133
  • AGING WELL TOGETHER PROGRAMS:CASE MANAGEMENT:ASSESSMENT, SCREENING AND EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS 60 AND OLDER, REFERRAL AND COORDINATION INTO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING.HOME DELIVERED MEALS:PROVIDES HOT MEALS UP TO SEVEN DAYS A WEEK DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS.ADULT DAY RESPITE:PROVIDES CAREGIVERS RESPITE, PROGRAM IS TAILORED FOR CLIENTS WITH DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER'S. INCLUDES CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICES. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY.CAFE AT 211:HOT LUNCH PROVIDED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAYINVOLVED ELDER PROGRAM:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SRJC AT ALL CONGREGATE DINING SITES (CAFE AT 211 AND ADULT DAY RESPITE).IRIDE PETALUMA & ROHNERT PARK:VOLUNTEER RIDES PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS 60 AND OLDER.FALLPROOF:EVIDENCE BASED BALANCE PROGRAM.MATTER OF BALANCE:PROVIDES TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HELP DELIVER AN EVIDENCE-BASED BALANCE PROGRAM.CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP:CONFIDENTIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE TAKING CARE OF LOVED ONES WITH DEMENTIA AND OTHER RELATED COGNITIVE DISORDERS.OLDER ADULT COLLABORATIVE:SCREENING AND REFERRAL FOR SENIORS (60 AND OLDER) WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED SIGNS OF DEPRESSION.
    Expenses $1,254,288 · revenue $151,885
  • ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS:EARN IT KEEP IT SAVE IT (VITA):THE FREE TAX HELP IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FILING DEADLINE OF APRIL 15, WITH SOME SITES RUNNING THROUGH OCTOBER FOR POST-TAX SEASON FILING. CLIENTS CAN ALSO RECEIVE HELP BACK-FILING FOR UP TO THREE YEARS, IF NEEDED. SONOMAWORKS:SONOMAWORKS PROVIDES TEMPORARY HELP FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO MONEY. WE ALSO HELP ADULTS CARING FOR A CHILD PREPARE FOR A JOB, THEN FIND AND KEEP A JOB, SO THEY CAN SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORT WHILE ON THE PROGRAM MAY INCLUDE HOUSING, FOOD, UTILITIES PAYMENTS, CHILDCARE OR MEDICAL CARE. MONTHLY CASH BENEFITS ARE ADDED TO AN ATM-STYLE PLASTIC CARD, CALLED AN ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER OR EBT CARD, WHICH YOU CAN USE TO MAKE PURCHASES. SONOMAWORKS IS A SONOMA COUNTY PROGRAM THAT IS ALSO KNOWN AS CALWORKS IN CALIFORNIA AND TEMPORARY AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.MENTOR ME:HAS A MISSION TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL BY MATCHING THEM WITH A MENTOR. NOMINATED YOUNG PEOPLE (K-12) ARE MATCHED WITH A TRAINED ADULT MENTOR FOR TWO YEARS AND MEET FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR A WEEK. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MAY INCLUDE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK SUPPORT, COLLEGE, AND CAREER COUNSELING AS WELL AS FOOD AND CLOTHING SUPPORT. OPEN TO STUDENTS IN PETALUMA, PENNGROVE, ROHNERT PARK.PREVENTION, DIVERSION:REFERRED YOUNG PEOPLE (UNDER 18) ARE REDIRECTED FROM THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PARTAKE IN A RESTORATIVE BASED PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS ARE TYPICALLY FIRST-TIME OR LOW LEVEL OFFENDERS. CURRENTLY ONLY THE PETALUMA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAN REFER TO THIS PROGRAM.RESOURCES FOR YOUTH SUCCESS & EMPLOYMENT:ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS (UP TO 24 YEARS OF AGE) IN FINDING THE EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATIONAL PATH THAT IS RIGHT FOR THEM THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND GUIDANCE. INCLUDES PAID INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES. ALSO PROVIDES WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS TIME MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND GOAL SETTING. OPEN TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT SONOMA COUNTY WITH QUALIFYING BARRIERS.PEER MENTORING:NOMINATED YOUNG PEOPLE (3-5TH GRADE) ARE MATCHED WITH A TRAINED, HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR FOR 1 SCHOOL YEAR AND MEET FOR 1 HOUR A WEEK. CIRCLES OF SUCCESS:NOMINATED YOUNG PEOPLE (9-12TH GRADE) ATTEND WEEKLY CHECK IN SESSIONS FROM PROGRAM STAFF. STUDENT FOCUS ON ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT WHILE STRENGTHENING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. OPEN TO STUDENTS AT SAN ANTONIO HIGH SCHOOL.SPONSOR A BOX:OFFERING DISCOUNTED CSA BOXES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS, INCLUDES IRRIGATION SUPPLIES TO GROW THE PRODUCE.BOUNTY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH:CO-CREATING WORKSHOP CURRICULUM, PLANNING AND CO-LEADING 5 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND OTHER TASKS RELATED TO OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.CALIFORNIA NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (LIFE):DISTRIBUTE MARKET MATCH INCENTIVES TO SNAP CUSTOMERS AT 20 CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKETS.
    Expenses $1,664,700 · grants $186,003 · revenue $319,214

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2271299
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
1975
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,008,976
Income (IRS master file)
$7,379,356

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$7,117,643$7,216,779$3,008,976XML
990June 2024$7,024,118$7,845,383$3,671,901IRS
990June 2023$7,021,026$7,717,840$4,148,701XML
990June 2022$12,698,173$12,214,300$4,096,339IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 94-2271299).

Questions about PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER

What is the EIN of PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER is 94-2271299.
Is PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER 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 PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER 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 PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENIFER WEISS.
Who are the officers and directors of PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,863 (ELECE HEMPEL LEFT 625, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,117,643, expenses of $7,216,779 and total assets of $3,008,976 at year end.

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