Battery Foundation
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 10/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-5476017
Organization Overview
Battery Foundation, operating under the name Battery Powered, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Battery Powered employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Battery Powered is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Battery Powered generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Battery Powered has awarded 179 individual grants totaling $21,656,838. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING BY CONNECTING PHILANTHROPISTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THAT ARE TACKLING SOME OF SOCIETY'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, THE BATTERY FOUNDATION COVERED THE TOPICS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, CLIMATE ACTION AND THE BAY AREA'S FUTURE. WE MADE NEW GRANT COMMITMENTS TO THESE THREE RESPECTIVE AREAS TOTALING $2.6 MILLION WITH 15 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING LARGE GRANTS AND 15 NONPROFITS RECEIVING SMALL GRANTS. WE REINSTATED IN PERSON PROGRAMMING AS THE PANDEMIC AND CITY ALLOWED AND BEGIN TO REGROW THE MEMBERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colleen Gregerson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $174,647 |
Jill Minkus Director Of Grants & Impact | 40 | $114,277 | |
Suzan Canli Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Birch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Xochiltzin Birch President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jamie Allison Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $21,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,424,233 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $280,345 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,445,233 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,844 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,450,077 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,622,630 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,192 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $144,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,592 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,605 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,991 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $150 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,163 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $29,057 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $151 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,010 |
| All other expenses | $25 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,103,903 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $849,371 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,419,977 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $141,722 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,813 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,420,883 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,144 |
| Grants payable | $1,241,186 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,261,330 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,080,553 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,420,883 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Battery Foundation has awarded $2,622,629 in support to 34 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO'S EFFORTS TO BOLSTER CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO | $250,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT IN-SCHOOLS PROGRAMMING IN SY 21-22 AND 22-23 | $250,000 |
Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO PREDICT, PREPARE FOR, AND ADAPT TO WILDFIRES | $250,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF PCV'S MISSION TO INVEST IN SMALL BUSINESSES AND MAKE MARKETS WORK FOR SOCIAL GOOD | $234,045 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SMASH ACADEMY CALIFORNIA | $203,227 |
EVERYDAY PEOPLE FOR CHANGE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR RUNWAY TO PURSUE ITS MISSION OF ADVANCING RESILIENCY FOR BLACK BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE | $197,976 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Battery Foundation has recieved totaling $736,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $297,150 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support | $162,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY | $45,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,908 |
Kingsley Family Charitable Tr San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $42,239,063 | $24,343,616 |
Americas Best Local Charities San Rafael, CA | $3,431,052 | $16,765,664 |
Bill Hannon Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,238,236 | $4,285,811 |
It Is Written Inc Riverside, CA | $12,378,597 | $15,533,924 |
Friends Of Family Health Center La Habra, CA | $48,269,218 | $21,982,956 |
Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | $4,435,253 | $12,485,569 |
Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $4,651,500 | $12,437,401 |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | $12,616,829 | $14,561,310 |
Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | $0 | $3,313,525 |
Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | $121,035,875 | $18,031,300 |
Cambodian Childrens Fund Santa Monica, CA | $27,120,483 | $15,367,074 |
Xavier College Preparatory High School Palm Desert, CA | $46,603,211 | $9,301,462 |