Community Foundation Of San Benito County is located in Hollister, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Community Foundation Of San Benito County employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of San Benito County 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 10/2023, Community Foundation Of San Benito County generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.5m during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Community Foundation Of San Benito County has awarded 662 individual grants totaling $47,605,663. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO BUILD A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN SAN BENITO COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED GRANT ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL, YOUTH, SENIOR, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Brigantino Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Alan Clark Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Damon Felice Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Phil Fortino Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Mike Grace Cfo/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Fernando Gonzalez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Del Curto Brothers Construction Building Construction | 10/30/22 | $984,614 | 
| Walters & Wolf Interiors Building Construction | 10/30/22 | $449,780 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,935,824 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $772,820 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,935,824 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $460,966 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$115,467 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $12,281,339 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,374,770 | 
| 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. | $179,141 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,130 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $155,276 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $51,753 | 
| Payroll taxes | $28,088 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $802 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,240 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $66,465 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $18,337 | 
| Office expenses | $12,286 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $298,507 | 
| Insurance | $13,757 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $19,469,025 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,778,429 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,291,972 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $15,910,157 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,130,400 | 
| Total assets | $30,110,958 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,419 | 
| Grants payable | $848,984 | 
| 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 | $548,292 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,419,695 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,919,719 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,771,544 | 
| 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 | $30,110,958 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of San Benito County has awarded $17,967,093 in support to 81 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| IMPACT ASSETS INC PURPOSE: STANDARD | $14,000,000 | 
| REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: STANDARD | $254,000 | 
| PAICINES RANCH LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: STANDARD | $175,000 | 
| ECDYSIS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: STANDARD | $265,000 | 
| GOOD MEAT PROJECT PURPOSE: STANDARD | $170,000 | 
| HIGHER PURPOSE CO PURPOSE: STANDARD | $150,000 |