Nonprofit · EIN 68-0228734
FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,930,669 | $2,958,034 | -$27,365 | $3,198,026 | $402,740 | $2,795,286 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,966,698 | $2,626,977 | $339,721 | $3,333,563 | $499,740 | $2,833,823 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $2,505,419 | $2,131,937 | $373,482 | $2,626,072 | $215,741 | $2,410,331 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,232,404
- Program service revenue
- $13,368
- Investment income
- $150,935
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,354
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,514,608
- Other revenue
- $1,533,962
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,051
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,418,265
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,818,777
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $53,017
- Occupancy
- $290,009
- Depreciation
- $45,884
- Program services (functional)
- $1,527,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $353,208
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,077,734
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,333,563
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,198,026
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $402,740
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,795,286
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $741,363
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,163,300
- Gross receipts
- $2,933,295
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 285
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Marquez De La Plata | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $108,051 |
| Jennifer Kirchner | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Ostrem | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barb Lester | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Simons | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chico Sumpf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Marquez De La Plata | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $85,047 |
| Jennifer Kirchner | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Ostrem | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barb Lester | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Simons | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Richardson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chico Sumpf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Marquez De La Plata | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $71,299 | $27,487 |
| Jennifer Kirchner | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Ostrem | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Lester | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Simons | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Richardson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chico Sumpf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1820 EMPIRE INDUSTRIAL CT STE E, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-1966
- In care of
- % FRANCISCO MARQUEZ DE LA PLATA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Francisco Marquez De La Plata, 1820 Empire Industrial Ct Ste E, Santa Rosa, CA 954031966
- Signed the 990
- Francisco Marquez De La Plata, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (707) 576-7999
- Website
- www.forgottenfelines.com
- Return prepared by
- Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0228734 or by the name FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO THE HUMANE CARE AND CONTROL OF THE FERAL & Stray CAT POPULATION through spay/neuter, adoptions, education and community support.
Program accomplishments
- Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County2024 Program AccomplishmentsWhen you believe, anything is possible.In 2024, Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County continued to advance its mission to alter every unowned cat in Sonoma County through high-volume, high-quality, and data-informed spay/neuter and care programs. We pair innovation with compassion so that Sonoma County can be a place where every cat has the best possible chance at a safe, stable, and healthy life.Our Spay & Neuter Clinics Making a DifferenceEvery single cat that is spayed or neutered makes a big difference. In 2024, 5,085 cats came through our spay/neuter clinics for alterations and medical care. Of those, 4,326 cats were spayed or neutered. Each one of those surgeries prevents future litters, reduces pressure on colonies and caretakers, and lowers the number of kittens entering the system.Forgotten Felines operates 2 or 3 spay & neuter clinics for cats each week. The service provided to our Spay & Neuter Clinics includes:Altering for male or femaleRabies vaccineFVRCP vaccineMicrochippingEar tipping for identificationTreatment for visible parasitesOverall health checkTreatment for visible injuries or illnessPain managementIndividual attention and a dose of loveWe ask for a donation of $50 to help offset the cost of a spay/neuter appointment; the remaining cost is subsidized by our generous donors and community partners.Foster & Adoption ProgramOur Foster & Adoption Program continues to flourish under a foster-to-adopt model that allows cats to move directly from a foster home to a forever home without a shelter stay. This keeps stress low, shortens the path to adoption, and makes room for the next cat in need.In 2024, 435 cats were adopted directly through Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County. These were kittens born in the wild who were tamed and socialized, tame strays with no caretakers, and cats transferred to us for a second chance.In addition, 133 cats were pulled by Forgotten Felines and adopted through our partner shelters. This reflects our strong, ongoing collaborations with local agencies to ensure that every friendly, healthy cat has a path to a home.Cat Relocation Program Barn and Garden CatsWhile our preferred method to humanely curb cat overpopulation is TrapNeuterReturn (TNR), sometimes returning a cat to its original location is not safe or humane. In those cases, we place unsocial or at-risk cats through our Wine Country Barn Cats program.In 2024, 82 unsocial, at-risk, or displaced cats were safely relocated to working and sanctuary-style homes, barns, wineries, ranches, and businesses where they can live protected, be cared for, and provide natural rodent control. These placements are often for cats whose caretaker has moved or passed away, whose habitat is being demolished, or who simply cannot remain where they were living.A modest co-pay helps us cover transport, supplies, and follow-up to make sure placements are successful.Colony Care and Management It Takes a VillageForgotten Felines continues to support managed colonies across Sonoma County. In 2024, we provided food, trapping support, medical care, and education to volunteer caretakers who show up every day rain or shine to feed and monitor their colonies.We supported more than 50 colonies and delivered well over 6,000 pounds of food again this year to stabilize existing colonies, keep cats healthy, and make it possible to trap newcomers for altering and return.Our caretakers keep an eye out for newcomers. If a new cat appears, it is trapped, scanned for a microchip, altered, vaccinated, and either returned to the colony or reunited with an owner when possible. This is how we prevent new kittens from entering well-managed colonies.Innovation: Project BeaconIn 2024 we advanced Project Beacon, our first-of-its-kind, data-driven mapping and predictive modeling platform for humane cat population management. Beacon integrates historical and real-time data - colony size, alteration status, geography, and reproductive trends to help us see where interventions will have the greatest impact.Beacon will allow us to: track altered vs. unaltered cats in real time; identify high-yield trapping zones for mass spay/neuter events; demonstrate impact and return on investment to funders and community partners; and share a model that can be replicated by other TNR organizations.This innovation moves us closer to a measurable, county-wide decline in unowned cats.Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County remains the longest-running TNR organization in the country. With the support of donors, volunteers, veterinarians, partner shelters, and colony caretakers, we are making real, measurable progress toward a Sonoma County where no cat is forgotten.Expenses $1,527,092
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0228734
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,198,026
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,933,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,930,669 | $2,958,034 | $3,198,026 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,966,698 | $2,626,977 | $3,333,563 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,505,419 | $2,131,937 | $2,626,072 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 68-0228734).
Questions about FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY
- What is the EIN of FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY is 68-0228734.
- Is FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY 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 FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Francisco Marquez De La Plata.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,051 (Francisco Marquez De La Plata, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,930,669, expenses of $2,958,034 and total assets of $3,198,026 at year end.
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