Community Matters
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 11/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 68-0369720
Organization Overview
Community Matters is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Community Matters employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Matters 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 06/2024, Community Matters generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY MATTERS COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN THRIVE. COMMUNITY MATTERS FOCUSES ON POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE AND WAKING UP THE COURAGE IN YOUTH TO STAND UP FOR ONE ANOTHER, ERADICATE BULLYING BY ELIMINATING BYSTANDER INDIFFERENCE AND PROMOTE PEER-TO-PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAMS: PEER-TO-PEER, BYSTANDER EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVEN EFFECTIVE AND SCIENTIFICALLY BASED (SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS IS LISTED IN SAMHSA NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES). THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION & ONGOING SUPPORT/MANAGEMENT OF SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS(SSA) & SAFE SCHOOL BUDDIES (SSB) PROGRAMS, AS A LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO ADDRESS AN EVER-GROWING AND EVOLVING NEED. AIMED AT THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE & BULLYING, IN ITS MANY FORMS, SSA ENGAGES & EMPOWERS STUDENTS, K-12, & REESTABLISHES SCHOOL AS A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
OTHER GENERAL SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES.
SCHOOL CLIMATE INITIATIVES: ENGAGE KEY EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS (ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, & YOUTH) IN SCHOOL CLIMATE IMPROVEMENTS INTENDED TO CREATE LONG-LASTING SYSTEMIC CHANGES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE WHOLE SCHOOL CLIMATE AUDITS, RESTORATIVE PRACTICE TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS & YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING, STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, PARENT WORKSHOPS, YOUTH SUMMITS, STUDENT ASSEMBLIES & OTHER YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, & PROGRAM CONSULTATION. KEY STRATEGIES OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT, PROGAM ASSESMENT & AUDITS, GROUP FACILLITATION, SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS, & STAKEHOLDER TRAINING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erica Vogel CEO | Officer | 40 | $150,800 |
Leeann R Lichnovsky Employee | 1 | $105,800 | |
Ellen Bailey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Britney Urbanek Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirstyne Lange Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $90,177 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $480,827 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $640,342 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,301 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,211,346 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,295,261 |
| Investment income | $1,727 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,879 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,499,503 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,257 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $705,006 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,574 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,975 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,009 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,016 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $461,679 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,119 |
| Information technology | $14,045 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,968 |
| Travel | $14,648 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,564 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18 |
| Insurance | $23,605 |
| All other expenses | $480 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,014,338 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $612,323 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $512,035 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $127,678 |
| 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 | $4,243 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,061 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $39,492 |
| Total assets | $1,296,832 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,042 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $51,096 |
| Total liabilities | $172,138 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,124,694 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,296,832 |