2026-02-17T16:55:10-07:00 2025-09-30 990 2024-10-01 680222320 SIERRA SERVICE PROJECT SIER 9164886441 PO Box 13009 Sacramento CA 95813 Megan Taylor Executive Director 9164886441 2026-02-16 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Megan Taylor PO Box 13009 Sacramento CA 95813 1174942 0 X www.SierraServiceProject.org X 1979 CA Building faith and strengthening communities through service to others. 19 19 50 803 0 0 983678 727064 367087 405916 10955 21252 8995 11068 1370715 1165300 0 0 0 0 924284 784650 0 0 154167 417316 368467 1341600 1153117 29115 12183 475358 462005 212992 175103 262366 286902 Building faith and strengthening communities through service to others. 0 0 349015 82000 529165 Summer Program: In 2025, Sierra Service Project celebrated 50 years of service through the summer program, which provided service-learning experiences for 537 youth, young adult, and adult volunteers, and employed 13 young adult staff. Volunteer groups came from churches, schools, and family groups. In two partner communities overnight volunteers participated in week-long sessions building bridges between communities where they completed 39 community-based and home improvement projects to improve the safety and livability of homes for lower-income residents. In Del Norte County, volunteers and staff completed 10 home repair projects throughout the county including: four sets of stairs, two porches, three accessibility ramps, and one ramp repair. Volunteers also contributed to nine community-based projects: - 4 garden partners: Yurok Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's Howonquet Head Start Food Forest, Del Norte & Tribal Lands Community Food Council (school gardens), & Family Resource Center of the Redwoods' K!ds Garden - 2 paint projects at the Crescent City UMC's parsonage & Del Norte County Fairgrounds (both host facilities) - 2 invasive species removal projects with the Tolowa Dunes Stewards during our 11th year of partnership! We moved to a new section of the dunes, completing restoration of one area. - Trail and overlook maintenance with Redwood Parks Conservancy In San Diego County, volunteers and staff completed three home repairs (in partnership with Hope Crisis Response Network's flood recovery work) and 17 community-based projects: - 7 projects with the City of National City: Neighborhood Services, Emergency Services, & the Public Library - 3 garden partners: Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, New Roots, & Friends of International Friendship Park's Resilience Satellite Community Garden - 3 invasive species removal projects with Silver Strand State Beach, Border Field State Park, & San Diego Canyonlands - 2 paint projects at National City FUMC (host facility) & Fire Station 34 - 17' eagle puppet creation with Bonita Museum artists for the International Day of Friendship - Food recovery with Porchlight Community Services 207238 198039 198039 Workforce Development: In June 2023, we launched the Sacramento Sustainability Academy (SSA) a workforce development jobs program designed to provide young people with an introduction to climate action and community resilience work. Building on SSP's history of providing youth and young adults with hands-on experience with tools, home repairs, and high impact community projects, the Academy is focused on energy efficiency through the lens of building science, urban agriculture as a tool for achieving food security/sovereignty through permaculture design principles, and manufacturing design skills to provide young people high demand and cutting edge skills for high paying professions. All program fellows are required to reside within the city limits of Sacramento and meet additional requirements. Priority was given to individuals who have difficulty finding employment, are low-income, are unemployed and/or out of school, are or were justice-involved, are in or transitioning from foster care, or are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system. We hosted two six-week cohorts in the summer and fall, funded by the City of Sacramento. They were paid above minimum wage to honor their time invested in learning and serving the community. In total, we had 12 workforce development fellows in 2025. 121053 109640 124890 Sacramento County Year-Round Programs: SSP hosted 197 year-round volunteers in Sacramento County during Days of Service and Alternative Break sessions. Alternative Break sessions are scheduled by group request, and vary from year to year significantly in length and location - all were day only programs this year (not overnight). In Rancho Cordova, five local youth spent their spring break working on home repairs and received a small stipend to honor their time and commitment. The Sacramento Youth Center partnered with us for the fourth year to host their spring break program, where they worked at the International Garden of Many Colors. Day of Service volunteers completed a two-year project building 1,000' of wood fences and installing 10 paver art medallions for the Dixieanne Clean and Green Alley Project, funded by CalTrans through the City of Sacramento. They also worked throughout the year at community gardens with partners from WeForce Inc.'s Safe Harbor community garden and Color the Block's Rainbow Mini Park Garden. In Rancho Cordova, 50 unique volunteers (24 youth, 21 young adults, and 5 adults) completed 12 home repair projects at 6 homes for 9 residents (4 over the age of 65, and 6 who live with disabilities). In total, 59 people were impacted by SSP's reciprocal home repair program: young people got to practice new skills and build their confidence, while older adults benefited from home repair projects. An AmeriCorps NCCC team of 10 young adults from across the country kicked off our program year as we started projects after the new year. We also worked with Lutheran Social Services of Northern California and its young adult participants for extra hands at times through their workforce development program. Twelve youth from Rancho Cordova volunteered with SSP this year. Stipends were provided via Visa Gift Cards to Rancho Cordova resident youth to honor their time and commitment. Over half of the youth participated in multiple Days of Service, including two who volunteered for 12 days each, and one who volunteered for 16 days! In Rancho Cordova, 12 project units were completed, including an exterior paint project, ramp repair, deck repair, six stair repairs, and a wheelchair lift installation. Youth also spent four days with SSP volunteering at the Rancho Cordova Food Locker. 93923 0 0 These expenses are a combination of general program costs, which are not able to be broken out into the different program categories, as well as smaller programs we run. 93923 0 0 771229 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 AZ CA OR WA X X X Jacob Bailey 9164886441 1516 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento CA 95815 Megan Taylor Executive Director 50 0 X 96312 0 0 Debra Oshman Board Member - Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Parker Board Member - Vice Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Brenda Scalzi Board Member - Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Gregory Van Kirk Board Member - Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Cynthia Chow-Snavely Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Michael Cordova Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brianna Dennison Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Maggie Gerlach Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Anthony Gnecco Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sterling Kedelty Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Zakkary Kinch Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 William King Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Susanne Massa Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sean Murphy Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Raeanne Passantino Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jacey Pickens-Jones Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ramya Rajah Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Eric Scott Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robin Taylor Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 96312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 246360 480704 0 727064 Participant Fees (all programs) 624229 405916 405916 0 0 0 0 0 0 405916 21252 21252 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20710 0 9642 0 11068 0 11068 11068 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1165300 438236 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96312 54898 22152 19262 0 0 0 0 526162 351377 99104 75681 12309 5627 3786 2896 103177 69242 19151 14784 46690 29476 9658 7556 473 0 473 0 0 0 0 0 20348 0 20348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19425 19425 0 0 22846 10079 3000 9767 71555 43536 18789 9230 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34422 13269 21153 0 79327 61437 8937 8953 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14457 14457 0 0 420 0 420 0 Building Materials & Tools 34958 34533 425 0 Facility & Equipment Rentals 31073 25073 0 6000 Food & Kitchen Supplies 39163 38800 325 38 0 0 0 0 1153117 771229 227721 154167 172032 138607 0 0 124877 172979 2541 7204 0 0 0 0 0 0 3761 4751 7884 14211 186480 143875 46143 42605 26368 27201 0 0 0 0 0 0 91752 54447 475358 462005 148711 145359 0 0 7853 14332 56428 15412 212992 175103 X 180376 152092 81990 134810 262366 286902 475358 462005 12183 0 12353 0 0 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 503404 597453 677307 1001346 739417 3518927 14855 300727 264937 367087 405916 1353522 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 518259 898180 942244 1368433 1145333 4872449 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12740 38910 77790 107875 237315 0 12740 38910 77790 107875 237315 4635134 44243 1704 39656 31145 41962 158710 0 0 0 0 0 0 44243 1704 39656 31145 41962 158710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 562502 899884 981900 1399578 1187295 5031159 0.92129 0.93303 0.03155 0.02886 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 53920 0 0 0 0 0 53920 67625 0 0 0 13705 0 53920 0 67625 0 0 0 0 67625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35624 0 35624 0 93403 0 76686 16717 57453 0 31565 25888 42605 Right of Use Assets 54447 54447 Rental Deposits Payable 1000 Operating Lease Liability 14412 15412 X 1187295 0 12353 0 9642 21995 1165300 0 0 0 1165300 1162759 0 0 0 9642 9642 1153117 0 0 0 1153117 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Sierra Service Project Endowment exists to further the aims and objectives of the Sierra Service Project in the years and decades to come. It provides a means for individuals and families to leave special gifts and bequests which will ensure the long-term future of the organization. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Management has evaluated the tax positions and related income tax contingencies and do not believe that any material uncertain tax positions exist that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Difference between Net Rental Income from sublease and Gross Rental Income from sublease. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Expenses for rental sublease that is net out of income. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 was distributed to the full board by email for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually at our fall board meeting we have all members and staff review the conflict of interest policy, and list their potential conflicts. We have all new staff review and list potential conflicts at the time of hire. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The board's Personnel Committee has selected a target pay range for the Executive Director position based upon salaries paid for similar positions in similar organizations. Salaries for other positions have been reviewed by the board and Executive Director by comparing them to similar positions in other Northern California nonprofit organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All policies, governing documents, and financial statements are distributed to the board at our quarterly board meetings. Financial statements are also distributed and are reviewed via Finance Committee teleconferences. Any revisions to policies or documents are approved by the board and redistributed. Our annual audit and IRS 990 are available on our website at SierraServiceProject.org/Financial-Information. All documents can be made available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Our financial statements were audited by an independent auditor in December 2025. Our board of directors has an Audit Committee separate from the Finance Committee who review the results. Once the audit reports were complete they were distributed to all board members.