Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation

What Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation does

The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1989 and headquartered at 900 Sanford Road in Santa Rosa, California, focused on preserving, restoring, and enhancing the Laguna de Santa Rosa wetland — designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. The foundation operates four core program areas: Education (Camp Tule summer camp, Learning Laguna school programs, and community walks/classes), Stewardship (wetland and stream restoration including a 175-acre project with $1.05M state funding, plus invasive species control), Conservation Science (rare and endemic species and vernal pool conservation), and a Native Plant Nursery that supplies propagation material for restoration work. The Environmental Center at Stone Farm also houses Heron Hall, a rotating art exhibit space, and serves as a hub for docent-led public engagement.

The organization runs with 11-50 employees under a Board of Directors governance model, with an Executive Director and a Director of Administration (Adrienne Gause). Its go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach occurs through the lagunafoundation.org website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, a quarterly Meanderings newsletter, in-person educational events, and the annual Taking Flight Benefit fundraiser. Strategic partnerships anchor program delivery, notably with Sonoma Ag + Open Space on the Land for Nature + Wildlife initiative and a 2024 multi-agency Laguna Restoration Plan co-developed with the S.F. Estuary Institute, Sonoma Water, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of mission-aligned streams: individual donations via the Network for Good platform, restricted project grants (including the $1,045,694 California Wildlife Conservation Board grant awarded in February 2026), the Laguna Legacy Society planned giving program, stock transfer contributions, online store merchandise sales, and event-based fundraising. No commercial pricing model is disclosed; the foundation is donor-supported rather than transaction-based, with a fiscal year running July 1 to June 30.

Name

Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation

Legal name

Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation

Website

https://lagunafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 in Santa Rosa, California, that restores and stewards the Ramsar-designated Laguna de Santa Rosa wetland through education, conservation science, native plant propagation, and community-driven restoration programs serving local residents, students, and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD), Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK)

Keywords

• Wetland conservation
• Environmental education
• Watershed restoration
• Habitat preservation
• Native plant propagation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary funding through charitable donations from individuals and grants from government agencies and conservation organizations. Received $1,045,694 grant from California Wildlife Conservation Board for wetlands restoration project.
2. Store Sales: Revenue from online store sales of merchandise and educational materials.
3. Membership/Donor Programs: Laguna Legacy Society planned giving program and various donation mechanisms including stock transfers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The foundation delivers hands-on wetland and stream restoration, native plant propagation, conservation science and monitoring (rare/endemic species, vernal pools), and environmental education programs for children, students, and the community centered on the Laguna de Santa Rosa watershed. Programs include Camp Tule summer camp, Learning Laguna field education, community walks and classes, invasive species control, and stewardship projects across a 175-acre restoration site.

Product overview

Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation operates as a non-profit conservation organization offering environmental education and restoration programs focused on the Laguna de Santa Rosa wetland in California. The organization provides educational programs including Camp Tule (summer nature camp for children), Learning Laguna (school programs), and community education classes. Its core mission includes wetland restoration and stewardship activities, conservation science initiatives covering rare species and vernal pool preservation, and a native plant nursery supporting habitat restoration. The Foundation also maintains an Environmental Center at Stone Farm and offers volunteer opportunities including docent programs, intern positions, and group projects. All programs serve to preserve, restore, and enhance the Laguna de Santa Rosa ecosystem and inspire public understanding of this Ramsar-designated Wetland of International Importance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Tule: A nature-based camp experience for children where kids explore, learn, and grow while discovering plants and animals of the local watershed.
• Learning Laguna
• Meanderings

Quantifiable outcome

• 175-acre wetlands restoration project restoring critical ecosystem functions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• S.F. Estuary InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on the 2024 Laguna Restoration Plan providing comprehensive strategy for rejuvenating habitats along the Laguna.
• Sonoma WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on the 2024 Laguna Restoration Plan providing comprehensive strategy for rejuvenating habitats along the Laguna.
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on the 2024 Laguna Restoration Plan providing comprehensive strategy for rejuvenating habitats along the Laguna.
• Sonoma Ag + Open SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Land for Nature + Wildlife initiative focused on preserving the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Partnership highlights work that improves water quality, wildlife corridors, flood control, and provides recreational and educational opportunities. Video produced showcasing the partnership impact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lagunafoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/LagunadeSantaRosaFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/laguna_foundation
• Xx.com/LagunaFnd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laguna-de-santa-rosa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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