Nonprofit · EIN 68-0369720
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,521,221 | $2,240,420 | $280,801 | $1,657,800 | $252,288 | $1,405,512 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,499,503 | $2,014,338 | $485,165 | $1,296,832 | $172,138 | $1,124,694 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $653,240
- of which government grants
- $577,539
- Program service revenue
- $1,829,362
- Investment income
- $17,333
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,676
- Other revenue
- $21,286
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,373
- Other salaries and wages
- $890,152
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,256,844
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,825
- Accounting fees
- $70,994
- Occupancy
- $47,232
- Travel
- $16,640
- Depreciation
- $215
- Program services (functional)
- $1,799,327
- Management and general (functional)
- $348,863
- Fundraising (functional)
- $92,230
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,296,832
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,657,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $252,288
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,405,512
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,660
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,405,512
- Gross receipts
- $2,541,472
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA VOGEL | CEO Key employee | 40 | $159,125 |
| LEEANN R LICHNOVSKY | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $113,000 |
| ELLEN BAILEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRITNEY URBANEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| RYAN DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| KIRSTYNE LANGE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ILENE FORTUNE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRAMAINE AUSTIN-DILLON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BIANCA ROSE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GREG TATE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN CHINO | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MANUAL TAH PECH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA VOGEL | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,800 |
| LEEANN R LICHNOVSKY | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 1 | $105,800 |
| ELLEN BAILEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRITNEY URBANEK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIRSTYNE LANGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CHINO | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANUAL TAH PECH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERIN WILLIAMS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ILENE FORTUNE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREA SCHULZE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAUL-LOUIS MAILLARD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRAMAINE AUSTIN-DILLON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 14816, SANTA ROSA, CA 95402-6816
- In care of
- % ERICA VOGEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA VOGEL, PO BOX 14816, SANTA ROSA, CA 95402
- Signed the 990
- ERICA VOGEL, CEO
- Phone
- (707) 823-6159
- Website
- community-matters.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0369720 or by the name COMMUNITY MATTERS.
- 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
COMMUNITY MATTERS MISSION IS TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO CREATE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THAT ARE SAFE, WELCOMING, AND INCLUSIVE.
Program accomplishments
- SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAMS: PEER-TO-PEER, BYSTANDER EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVEN EFFECTIVE AND SCIENTIFICALLY BASED (SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS IS LISTED IN SAMHA'S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES). THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION & ONGOING SUPPORT/MANAGEMENT OF SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS(SSA) & SAFE SCHOOL BUDDIES (SSB) PROGRAMS, AS A LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO ADDRESS AN EVER-GROWING AND EVOLVING NEED. AIMED AT THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE & BULLYING, IN ITS MANY FORMS, SSA ENGAGES & EMPOWERS STUDENTS, K-12, & REESTABLISHES SCHOOL AS A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.Expenses $597,629 · revenue $1,142,700
- SCHOOL CLIMATE INITIATIVES: ENGAGE KEY EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS (ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, & YOUTH) IN SCHOOL CLIMATE IMPROVEMENTS INTENDED TO CREATE LONG-LASTING SYSTEMIC CHANGES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE WHOLE SCHOOL CLIMATE AUDITS, RESTORATIVE PRACTICE TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS & YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING, STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, PARENT WORKSHOPS, YOUTH SUMMITS, STUDENT ASSEMBLIES & OTHER YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, & PROGRAM CONSULTATION. KEY STRATEGIES OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT, PROGAM ASSESMENT & AUDITS, GROUP FACILLITATION, SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS, & STAKEHOLDER TRAINING.Expenses $171,601 · revenue $679,939
- GENERAL PROGRAMS: OTHER GENERAL SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES.Expenses $1,030,097 · revenue $6,723
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0369720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,657,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,541,472
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,521,221 | $2,240,420 | $1,657,800 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,499,503 | $2,014,338 | $1,296,832 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,667,923 | $1,450,664 | $802,079 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,612,718 | $1,240,914 | $585,332 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2017 | – | – | – | 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 68-0369720).
Questions about COMMUNITY MATTERS
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY MATTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY MATTERS is 68-0369720.
- Is COMMUNITY MATTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY MATTERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY MATTERS 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 COMMUNITY MATTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY MATTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY MATTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERICA VOGEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY MATTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,125 (ERICA VOGEL, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY MATTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,521,221, expenses of $2,240,420 and total assets of $1,657,800 at year end.
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