Publications
Annual Reports
Published each year by the Community Foundation, our annual report provides a comprehensive look at our activities. It includes financials as well as stories on donors, grants, and articles that illustrate how we carry out our mission. Archived annual reports are available by request. Sonoma Valley Fund publishes its own annual report.
2010 Annual Report
Published: 2011
2009 Annual Report
Published: 2010
2008 Annual Report
Published: 2009
2007 Annual Report
Published: 2008
2006 Annual Report
Published: 2007
Sonoma Valley Fund 2010 Annual Report
Published: 2011
Sonoma Valley Fund 2009 Annual Report
Published: 2010
Sonoma Valley Fund 2008 Annual Report
Published: 2009
Sonoma Valley Fund 2007 Annual Report
Published: 2008
Enewsletters
Other Reports of Community Interest
Todd Trust Broad Focus Report
In late 2009, Community Foundation Sonoma County received notice from the estate of Roland and Hazel Todd that the Community Foundation was the beneficiary of the Todd Trust. The bequest instructs that the funds be used as follows: “…to support charitable activity primarily in the Sonoma Valley of Sonoma County, California, but also secondarily in Sonoma County generally, in the following areas:
- Health and Human Services, especially for the sick, needy and elderly;
- Governmental services which are underfunded, such as local fire, library and healthcare districts, but not to include services provided by cities or counties;
- Open space, specifically land and trail acquisition.”
Work began in July, 2010, to identify and assess community needs and priority issues for the Sonoma Valley, focusing on the Todds’ areas of interest. A structured interview process and follow-up meetings were conducted with approximately 75 individuals who live in or are involved with Sonoma Valley. After an initial assessment of key themes and potential impact areas, we shared our findings with three groups of interviewees to confirm accuracy and completeness.
This version of the report gives a broad view of the issues facing Sonoma Valley. Our initial goal was to determine the best use of the Todd Trust funds. At this point, we believe that these findings along with the Sonoma County Economic Development Board’s report detailing significant demographic, employment and education data and trends are valuable to a broader audience trying to improve the health and well-being of residents of Sonoma Valley. Read more...
Biodiversity Action Plan: Priority Actions to Preserve Biodiversity in Sonoma County
Financial Statements
Audited financial statements are available upon request.
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“There’s never enough money to solve all the current pressing community needs,” says Jeannie Schulz, founding board member who helped design the blueprint of the Community Foundation. “In the early days, the board focused on creating an unrestricted endowment; we did everything we could to encourage a wide donor base.” More…
In 1995 when former Santa Rosa Mayor, Charles "Chop" DeMeo chose to leave his $16 million estate for the benefit of Sonoma County teens and homeless mothers, he knew he would be creating a bridge to the future. His legacy, the DeMeo Teen Club, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation, is a perfect example of creating something lasting value that spans generations