COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Our financial reporting approach
Sonoma Land Trust is committed to using its resources wisely to maximize impact for treasured spaces, including the time and financial donations of its supporters and founders.
Key Facts & Figures
Program Expense Ratio
Three Year Average
We base our program expense ratio on a 3-year rolling expense average, another best practice, due to the multi-year nature of land conservation work.
100
Conservation projects completed
137
Monthly Supporters
250
Legacy League Members
We uphold our commitment to accountability through financial transparency, strong accreditation practices, and the effective use of resources, ensuring our efforts make a lasting difference across Sonoma County.
For the fiscal year ending June 2026, Sonoma Land Trust has an annual operating budget of approximately $12.4 million, which is based on all annual expenses except for land transactions.
Accurate financial reporting is a key part of our commitment to conduct our business ethically and remain true to our purpose.
Our program expense ratio is strong based on industry standards. Charity Navigator emphasizes “a preference for 70% or more of expenses to be directed towards programs.” And they encourage donors to balance “overhead with other factors to ensure a more nuanced evaluation of a charity’s impact.”
In 2025, Sonoma Land Trust transitioned to a fiscal year ending June 30 to better align with private and government funders and to improve annual planning and budgeting.
Transforming dollars into impact for future generations
Financial contributions to Sonoma Land Trust will support a beautiful and biodiverse Sonoma County for our entire community for generations to come. Here’s how we turn dollars into impact.
Sonoma Land Trust is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our tax identification number is 51-0197006. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
For more information, please contact Joe Rizzo, Director of Finance & Administration at (707) 526-6930 x 107 or joe@sonomalandtrust.org