Give Today, Protect Tomorrow

Yes—your gift is tax-deductible. Sonoma Land Trust is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation. Our tax identification number is 51-0197006.

Our tax identification number is 51-0197006.

Please reach out before assigning a restriction to your gift.

Contact Shawnalee Pusey at (707) 526-6930 x 832 or shawnalee@sonomalandtrust.org.  This is important for Sonoma Land Trust to ensure that we can accept your gift and that it is in alignment with our values and programmatic priorities.

We take your privacy very seriously and care about how your information is collected, used, stored, and shared. We provide this Privacy Statement to explain our practices and the choices that you can make about the way your information is used.

Please contact Matthew Cadigan at (707) 583-1910 or matthew@sonomalandtrust.org  if you would like to update your contact preferences.

Sonoma Land Trust received the highest rating for “Platinum Transparency” in 2025 by Candid, a nonprofit that collects data on nonprofit financials as well as their impact and operations to help donors evaluate effective organizations.

When you donate to Sonoma Land Trust, you support a beautiful and biodiverse Sonoma County for our entire community for generations to come. We encourage you to reach out with questions about your philanthropy vision and goals or to provide feedback. Click here to learn more about our impact and what we accomplish with your gifts.

Sonoma Land Trust reports a three-year rolling average of 76% Programs to 24% Administration. This is within what is typically regarded as a responsible ratio, though many now agree that this metric alone isn’t a good indicator for organizational effectiveness, as it’s also important to consider organizational impact. Click here to see our most recent financial statements.

Investing in skilled staff and strong systems is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen our mission. While overhead ratios are often used as a quick benchmark, they don’t reflect what truly drives impact. When we invest in the people, tools, and infrastructure that help us meet our conservation and community engagement goals it keeps us effective and accountable, and well positioned to create long-term, sustainable results. Your support helps us build the capacity we need to serve our community well — not just meet an externally defined percentage.

We value transparency and post our most recent audited financial statements and 990 as soon as they are available. Click here to view them now.

The Donor Bill of Rights is a set of principles developed by leading nonprofit and fundraising organizations to ensure donors are treated with transparency, respect, and accountability. It outlines your rights as a supporter — including the right to know how your gift will be used, to receive accurate financial information, to be acknowledged appropriately, and to have your privacy respected. We follow the Donor Bill of Rights because it reinforces our commitment to ethical fundraising and helps ensure you can give with confidence and trust.

Conservation
We hold a profound respect for the Earth and the interconnectedness of all living things. We strive for balance, sustainability, and wise stewardship in conserving the natural systems that give us life.

Courage
We are unwavering in our determination to fulfill our mission and overcome challenges through creativity, risk-taking, and innovation, all with a deep sense of responsibility for the future.

Collaboration
We actively listen to, learn from, and incorporate unique needs and perspectives in order to build a community of collective care and shared responsibility for nature.

Belonging
We strive to build authentic relationships, together and with our community, with mutual respect and a culture of trust, to foster a sense of belonging where people feel empowered, valued, and connected.

Integrity
We act with integrity, honesty, and openness to build a resilient, natural world for generations to come.

The following Giving Circles help us recognize and engage with supporters in a variety of ways. All donors receive our monthly electronic newsletter and invitations to membership outings. Special updates and invitations are available to donors at the Evergreen level and above. Please contact Hillary Jarsik, Deputy Director of Philanthropy, hillary@sonomalandtrust.org to learn more about how we recognize donors and how you can help.

Member             
$1 – $999 annual donation
Help provide vital support for Sonoma Land Trust’s ongoing work, often through one-time gifts or monthly donations. Gifts of all sizes are most appreciated.

Evergreen Circle        
$1,000 – $9,999 annual contribution
Empower Sonoma Land Trust to be a strong, effective and professional civic organization that has credibility with landowners, public agencies and large family foundations.

Summit Leadership Circle                   
$10,000 – $49,999 annual contribution
Help us act quickly when opportunities arise to protect lands that are essential to our community’s character, health and well-being. 

Executive Director’s Circle                 
$50,000 – $99,999 annual contribution
This exclusive group of dedicated supporters help Sonoma Land Trust work at a scale commensurate with the challenge of protecting land in our million-acre county.

Blue Sky Leadership Circle                 
$100,000 or more annual contribution
Are generous leaders who share Sonoma Land Trust’s vision. They work through Sonoma Land Trust to help protect and restore tens of thousands of acres of land to nurture resilient, adaptable habitats and open space for everyone.

Legacy League             
For those who have included Sonoma Land Trust in their estate plans.
There are many ways to include Sonoma Land Trust in your estate plans, including beneficiary designations, charitable bequests in your will or trust, and annuities or charitable remainders. We recognize Legacy League members in our publications from time to time and invite members to special events. Anonymity is always an option. Click here to learn more about planned giving.

To learn more: Contact Hillary Jarcik, Deputy Director of Philanthropy, 822 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404; (707) (707) 582-8950 x 859,  hillary@sonomalandtrust.org

Sonoma Land Trust’s taxpayer identification number is 51-0197006.

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