Sierra Institute For Community and
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sierra Institute For Community and is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Taylorsville, California, registered in 1998, with $13,259,145 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 11, Taylorsville, CA, 95983 EIN 91-1818166 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.3M
▲ 123.3% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.8M
Net assets
$7.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Sierra Institute For Community and— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sierra Institute For Community and: 9 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Sierra Institute For Community and— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sierra Institute For Community and: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 11, Taylorsville, CA, 95983
- City
- Taylorsville
- State
- California
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Subcategory
- Science Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $863K (FY2015) to $13.3M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $7.3M
Operating margin
25.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.7M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$7.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,259,145▲123% | $9,846,499▲26.2% | $7,345,551▲86.8% | $8,667,260▲67.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,937,633▼22.9% | $7,804,117▲51.5% | $3,932,905▼37.3% | $5,179,954▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,699,617▲93.1% | $5,151,747▲73.7% | $6,277,311▲68.3% | $6,865,797▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,987,418▲47.4% | $2,965,597▲33.8% | $3,729,441▲37.7% | $4,935,635▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,704,698▲5.3% | $2,216,229▲4.1% | $2,707,620▲22.0% | $3,933,471▲33.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,568,005▲21.6% | $2,129,772▲13.9% | $2,219,151▲19.4% | $2,957,058▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,111,129▼35.4% | $1,869,807▼5.0% | $1,857,917▲14.9% | $2,559,003▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,269,808▲179% | $1,969,111▲86.8% | $1,616,595▲396% | $1,956,071▲315% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,170,398▲35.5% | $1,053,934▲37.3% | $325,810▲55.6% | $471,348▲74.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $863,474 | $767,405 | $209,346 | $270,619 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.4M total
29 grants to Sierra Institute For Community and totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $20,000 |
| North Valley Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $280,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Watershed improvements in lassen national forest | 2023 | $211,469 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2023 | $43,096 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $21,500 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Fuels reduction | 2022 | $204,164 |
| North Valley Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $161,827 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2022 | $35,969 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $30,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,005 |
| California Community Foundation | Disaster response | 2021 | $250,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2021 | $171,218 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2021 | $160,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $79,875 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $79,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sierra Institute For Community and a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sierra Institute For Community and is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1818166, based in Taylorsville, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sierra Institute For Community and's EIN?
- Sierra Institute For Community and's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1818166.
- How much revenue does Sierra Institute For Community and report?
- Sierra Institute For Community and reported $13,259,145 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sierra Institute For Community and have?
- CharityIndex grades Sierra Institute For Community and B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sierra Institute For Community and (EIN 91-1818166) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.