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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SONOMA COUNTY.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the return it replaced , filed 16 January 2025. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total revenue
$14,271,370 changed to $14,272,351
Total expenses
$15,623,716 changed to $15,855,855
Contributions and grants received
$13,414,260 changed to $13,415,241
Grants paid
$2,015,695 changed to $2,044,745
Total assets, end of year
$7,712,650 changed to $8,192,616
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,754,103 changed to $8,348,554
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$41,453 changed to -$155,938
Program services expenses
$13,270,842 changed to $13,496,957
Management and general expenses
$2,119,920 changed to $2,125,692
Fundraising expenses
$232,954 changed to $233,206
Program service expenses (Part III)
$13,270,842 changed to $13,496,957

Totals

Total revenue
$14,272,351
Total expenses
$15,855,855
Contributions and grants received
$13,415,241
Grants paid
$2,044,745
Program service revenue
$758,670
Investment income
$2,375
Other revenue
$96,065
Total assets, end of year
$8,192,616
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,348,554
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$155,938
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$13,496,957
Management and general expenses
$2,125,692
Fundraising expenses
$233,206
Program service expenses (Part III)
$13,496,957

Program services were 85.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $12,778,909

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $636,332

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $11,109

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACT REVENUE

    total $489,262 · related or exempt $489,262

  • 2b · Program service revenue: RENTAL INCOME

    total $269,408 · related or exempt $269,408

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,375 · excluded $2,375

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $96,065 · related or exempt $3,977 · excluded $92,088

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $96,065

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $907,904 · program services $907,904

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $1,136,841 · program services $1,136,841

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $207,573 · program services $174,391 · management and general $29,709 · fundraising $3,473

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $8,042,738 · program services $6,744,626 · management and general $1,161,286 · fundraising $136,826

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $159,667 · program services $141,705 · management and general $16,662 · fundraising $1,300

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,194,619 · program services $1,060,230 · management and general $124,667 · fundraising $9,722

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $702,508 · program services $623,479 · management and general $73,312 · fundraising $5,717

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $32,496 · management and general $32,496

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $43,916 · management and general $43,916

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $438,968 · program services $301,119 · management and general $96,815 · fundraising $41,034

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $94,022 · program services $78,526 · management and general $6,308 · fundraising $9,188

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $122,849 · program services $78,225 · management and general $40,805 · fundraising $3,819

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $453,098 · program services $303,094 · management and general $146,019 · fundraising $3,985

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $891,759 · program services $777,576 · management and general $105,483 · fundraising $8,700

  • 17 · Travel

    total $118,286 · program services $95,021 · management and general $23,130 · fundraising $135

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $63,365 · program services $34,490 · management and general $28,837 · fundraising $38

  • 20 · Interest

    total $91,562 · program services $75,748 · management and general $15,814

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $234,569 · program services $119,370 · management and general $115,199

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $97,571 · program services $79,908 · management and general $16,967 · fundraising $696

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $373,237 · program services $373,237

  • 24b · Other expenses: BUILDING MAINTENANCE &

    total $116,921 · program services $116,807 · management and general $114

  • 24c · Other expenses: EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

    total $106,998 · program services $79,751 · management and general $27,113 · fundraising $134

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $224,388 · program services $194,909 · management and general $21,040 · fundraising $8,439

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $25,613 · end of year $351,324

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $863,803 · end of year $614,240

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,096,877 · end of year $2,214,536

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $93,875 · end of year $81,986

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $73,866 · end of year $199,815

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $7,423,281

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $4,413,280

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,126,255 · end of year $3,010,001

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $519,037 · end of year $1,720,714

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,923,631 · end of year $1,812,296

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $872,967 · end of year $2,520,645

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $2,206,326 · end of year $2,263,661

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $493,692 · end of year $1,751,952

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $655,630 · end of year -$347,550

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $647,080 · end of year $191,612

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

MISSION - WE ARE A CATALYST OF EQUITABLE TRANSFORMATION, ALIGNING PARTNERS AND RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT VALUES-BASED, DATA-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS THAT HELP FAMILIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR VISION - WE SEE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSFORMED INTO AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY OF THRIVING FAMILIES WHERE EVERY CHILD IS RAISED WITH JOY, JUSTICE, AND CONNECTION.

Activities or mission (Part I)

WE ARE A CATALYST OF EQUITABLE TRANSFORMATION, ALIGNING PARTNERS AND RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT VALUES-BASED, DATA-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS THAT HELP FAMILIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

  • HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD STARTHEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS A NATIONAL CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES, FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AREAS SUCH AS SOCIAL, HEALTH, DENTAL, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. TEN PERCENT OF ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DIAGNOSED DISABILITIES.

    Expenses $7,094,693

  • HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMTO ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AS WELL AS HOUSING, FAMILY, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY, THE DEPARTMENT OFFERS EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL CAPACITY WHILE PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOUSING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. CAPSC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWINGS PROGRAMS: -H20 HELP TO OTHERS - WATER BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME RATE PAYERS OF SANTA ROSA WATER.-PATHWAYS HOUSING - TEMPORARY AND LOW-INCOME SHELTER, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SUPPORT HOUSING PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH STRENGTHS BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES AND PEER SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS.-VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) - FREE, QUALITY TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS. OUR PREPARERS ARE VOLUNTEERS CERTIFIED BY THE IRS.-SEASON OF SHARING PROGRAM SONOMA COUNTY - A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE'S ANNUAL GIVING DRIVE AND ADMINISTERED BY CAPSC. IT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SONOMA COUNTY INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, DEPOSIT, UNEXPECTED CRITICAL FAMILY NEEDS COSTS THAT AFFECT HEALTH OR LIVELIHOOD PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF GRANTS THAT ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SUPPLIER OF SERVICES, SUCH AS A LANDLORDS.

    Expenses $2,511,226 · Grants $897,197 · Revenue $273,385

  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT / YOUTH PROGRAMSPROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG LOW-INCOME YOUTH, FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND YOUTH MENTORING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: PADRES UNIDOS, A TWO TEN WEEK SPANISH LANGUAGE PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM. THESE CLASSES HELP PARENTS AND THEIR YOUTH BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AND UNDERSTANDING. WE EMPOWER FAMILIES TO RISE TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY CONNECTING THEM TO SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS AND EDUCATION. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE PADRES UNIDOS, YOUTH MENTORING AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED DURING THE TIME CLASS IS IN SESSION.

    Expenses $2,100,382 · Grants $815,787

  • EDUCATION (SCHOOL READINESS) PROGRAMPROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. EDUCATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:PASITOS PLAYGROUPS PREPARES YOUNG CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 4 YEARS OLD TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL WITH ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD LANGUAGE, EARLY LITERACY, FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND SOCIAL ABILITY.VIA ESPERANZA CENTRO DE EDUCATION - LOCATED AT LEWIS SCHOOL, THE PROJECT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO SUCCEED THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CLASSES AND PLAYGROUPS, PARENT EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

    Expenses $730,932

  • DISASTER RELIEFTHE DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AFTER THE 2017 TUBBS FIRE AND HAS CONTINUED TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SUBSEQUENT DISASTERS AND CRISES, INCLUDING THE COVID PANDEMIC. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR RENT, DEPOSIT, MORTGAGE, ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED REBUILDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRES.

    Expenses $619,980 · Grants $331,761

  • HEALTH AND WELLNESSIN ORDER FOR SONOMA COUNTY TO BE THE HEALTHIEST COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROVIDES ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES IN ORDER TO FOSTER HEALTH EQUITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: -COMMUNITY & SCHOOL HEALTH PROVIDES VITAL SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES IN THE ROSELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT, INCLUDING VISION, HEARING AND VACCINATION SCREENING, AS WELL AS ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY! AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THE FIRST WEEKEND IN FEBRUARY, TO PROVIDE FREE DENTAL SERVICES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN SONOMA COUNTY BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0 TO 18 - 399 DENTAL SCREENINGS FOR KINDER AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAM. 55 TOTAL CHILDREN RECEIVED DENTAL SERVICES THROUGH THE GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY!

    Expenses $439,744 · Revenue $489,262

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • CAROLYN SPENCER

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • KRISTIN MATTISKE-NICHOLS

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • AL LERMA

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JADEN BURRIS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • EDWARD CHIO

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • RICHARD HORRELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • SUSY VALLE

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU NOV 2023)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • CYNTHIA KING

    CHIEF EXECTUIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $138,792
    From this org
    $134,283
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,509
    Hours/week
    40
  • HEATHER F IPPOLITI

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (THRU MAY 2023)

    Total calculated
    $68,781
    From this org
    $66,746
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,035
    Hours/week
    40
  • LISA GROCOTT

    DIR. OF HEAD START (THRU OCT 2023)

    Total calculated
    $162,048
    From this org
    $149,422
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,626
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $116,665
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $32,757
    Deferred
    $3,037
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,589
    Filer's total
    $162,048

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

SCHEDULE J, LINE 4A:
LISA GROCOTT RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $32,757.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 June 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202541679349300859

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