The Palo Alto Community Fund

Organization Overview

The Palo Alto Community Fund is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 1998. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 06/2021, Palo Alto Community Fund generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, Palo Alto Community Fund has awarded 343 individual grants totaling $4,602,348. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND FOCUSES ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND CHANNELS CHARITABLE GIVING OF LOCAL DONORS TO EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN PALO ALTO, EAST PALO ALTO AND MENLO PARK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THIS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND (PACF) WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 80 LOCAL COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE ADDRESSING A WIDE VARIETY OF CHALLENGES AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. THREE OF THE KEY FOCUS AREAS PACF SUPPORTED AND SOME OF THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED IN EACH FOCUS AREA THIS YEAR INCLUDED: - SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY BY ENABLING NONPROFITS WHICH PROVIDE: - COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING AND TUTORING FOR ADULT IMMIGRANTS - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH LIVE AND VIRTUAL TUTORING AND SERVICE-BASED LEARNING - MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH WITH COUNSELING, TUTORING AND MUSIC EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH CHILDCARE, SCIENCE, ART AND MUSIC EDUCATION - ENHANCING COMMUNITY LIFE BY SUPPORTING NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE: - PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS WITH ART EDUCATION - CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATER - OUR COMMUNITY WITH CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION AND MITIGATION - FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH GRIEF COUNSELING AND SUPPORT - UPLIFTING THE VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENABLING NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE: - UNHOUSED FAMILIES WITH SAFE SHELTER, SOCIAL SERVICES, FOOD AND A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING - RV DWELLERS WITH EDUCATION KITS, WIFI ACCESS, SAFE PARKING AND SOCIAL SERVICES - SENIORS WITH SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY FOR CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND MEALS - LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH RENT RELIEF, LEGAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE - ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH JOB TRAINING AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sigrid Pinsky
Vice President
$0
Steve Emslie
Secretary
$0
Bruce Gee
President
$0
Karen French Neuman
Chief Financial Officer
$0
Brian Chancellor
Director
$0
Masha Fisch
Director
$0

Financial Statements

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$1,224,501
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,640
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,224,501
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $153,139
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,850,428
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,228,428

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Palo Alto Community Fund has awarded $1,175,100 in support to 93 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FAMILY GIVING TREE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milpitas, CA

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$59,500

RAVENSWOOD FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

East Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000

UNITED HOPE BUILDERS INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000

CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$30,000

GIFT CARD BANK (SOCIAL GOOD FUND)

Org PageRecipient Profile

Richmond, CA

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$25,500

San Mateo, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Palo Alto Community Fund has recieved totaling $38,252.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$38,252
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,810,710
Earnings$1,809,346
Admin Expense$26,678
Other Expense$389,182
Ending Balance$8,204,196

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