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Friends of Sutters Fort Inc

The Organization is a cooperating association which supports the educational, historical and interpretive programs of Sutter's Fort State Historic Park which is operated by California State Parks.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Friends of Sutters Fort Inc

Interpretive and educational programs such as Virtual Field Trips, Living History, Pioneer Events, Trader's Faire, Candlelight Tours, Kids Teaching Kids, and Sutter's Fort Trade Store are the programs which support Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. These programs enhance the visitor experience and educate them about the history of the beginnings of the State of California and the City of Sacramento. These programs served over 5,000 visitors in the current calendar year. Restored on a limited basis after COVID-19. Incurred costs to maintain program availability. The Environmental Living Program (ELP) is the beloved "Sutter's Fort Overnight" that has lent its magic to the Fort since 1976. This is a special program that allows children to "live" history. Available to school and …

Founded
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

The Organization is a cooperating association which supports the educational, historical and interpretive programs of Sutter's Fort State Historic Park which is operated by California State Parks.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 65.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 40.4% of total expenses ($77,007 of $190,407).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of Sutters Fort Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1979, it predates 78% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Friends of Sutters Fort Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 942608741. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $117K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Friends of Sutters Fort Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942608741. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Friends of Sutters Fort Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Sutters Fort Inc has $117K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $117K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of Sutters Fort Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of Sutters Fort Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Interpretive and educational programs such as Virtual Field Trips, Living History, Pioneer Events, Trader's Faire, Candlelight Tours, Kids Teaching Kids, and Sutter's Fort Trade Store are the programs which support Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. These programs enhance the visitor experience and educate them about the history of the beginnings of the State of California and the City of Sacramento. These programs served over 5,000 visitors in the current calendar year. Restored on a limited basis after COVID-19. Incurred costs to maintain program availability. The Environmental Living Program (ELP) is the beloved "Sutter's Fort Overnight" that has lent its magic to the Fort since 1976. This is a special program... Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $117K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Sutters Fort Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942608741, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Joan C•••••••
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of Sutters Fort Inc

What is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc?
Friends of Sutters Fort Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sacramento, United States. Interpretive and educational programs such as Virtual Field Trips, Living History, Pioneer Events, Trader's Faire, Candlelight Tours, Kids Teaching Kids, and Sutter's Fort Trade Store are the programs which support Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. These programs enhance the visitor experience and educate them about the history of the beginnings of the State of California and the City of Sacramento. These programs served over 5,000 visitors in the current calendar year. Restored on a limited basis after COVID-19. Incurred costs to maintain program availability. The Environmental Living Program (ELP) is the beloved "Sutter's Fort Overnight" that has lent its magic to the Fort since 1976. This is a special program that allows children to "live" history. Available to school and home school groups, the students, along with their teacher and trained parent helpers, spend 24 hours portraying characters of 1840's California and partake in the various trades, activities, and entertainment of the era. Discontinued after COVID-19. Each October "The Sutter's Fort Trapper's Camp" program (formerly River Trip) brings California history to life for one week in the city of Red Bluff, CA and one week in the town of Colusa, CA. During the Living History program, students and their classmates are transported back in time to an 1840's fur trapping camp along the Sacramento River. The class experiences four interpretive stations that make up the complex operations of the "Trapper's Camp". This program allows children to reenact the pioneer life in California before the Gold Rush. Discontinued after COVID-19. The Hands-on-History Program provides visitors with the opportunity to view the Sutter's Fort Collection which is the largest repository of original source Donner Party material in existence. Visitors can view replicas of these rarely seen original documents and hear the mysterious and haunting stories that have fallen through the cracks. Visitors are able to pack a wagon or wr
When was Friends of Sutters Fort Inc founded?
Friends of Sutters Fort Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Friends of Sutters Fort Inc?
Joan Cochrane serves as Chairperson.
Where is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc located?
Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
What is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc trustworthy?
Friends of Sutters Fort Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942608741.
What is Friends of Sutters Fort Inc's website?
http://www.suttersfort.org