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Sonoma County Mycological Association

EIN 68-0486141 · Santa Rosa, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOMA is an educational public benefit corporation dedicated to the study and research of mycology to encourage public education and the unique and beneficial role fungi play in maintaining the health of our woodland system.

Income
$121,821
Spending
$100,753
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $54,024 spent. In the fiscal year we consulted with Hospital Emergency Health Care Personnel to assist in identification of wild mushrooms as possible cause of patient poisoning. In addition we awarded 22 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2500 to Ph.D. and Graduate students, and community scientists. SOMA led 9 forays to collect and identify wild mushrooms and 8 educational lectures attended by about 1500 members of the public. Our organization held a 4-day Wild Mushroom Camp in January consisting of 9 forays, with DNA analysis and photography of wild mushrooms found. 40+ educational lectures, workshops, and demo's, for 325 people.
  2. $1,691 spent. Educational Wild Mushroom Forays - 9 events, approx 1000 people
  3. $1,356 spent. Epicurean Events - 1 holiday party for 50 people

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on December 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as suspended as of July 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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