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. As of 06/2022, Palo Alto Community Fund employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palo Alto Community Fund 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 06/2022, Palo Alto Community Fund generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.3% per year over the past 7 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 587 individual grants totaling $9,193,329. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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, 2022, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND (PACF) WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 94 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 COLLEGE PREP, TUTORING, COUNSELING, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION- MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH WITH COUNSELING, TUTORING AND MUSIC EDUCATION- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH CHILDCARE, SCIENCE, ART AND MUSIC EDUCATION- TEACHERS WITH TOOLS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND A PATH TO EQUITABLE COMPENSATION ACROSS COMMUNITIESENHANCING COMMUNITY LIFE BY SUPPORTING NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE:- SINGLE MOTHERS WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT- CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATER, LITERARY DISCUSSIONS AND ART EXPERIENCES- OUR COMMUNITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION STRATEGIES- FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH GRIEF COUNSELING AND SUPPORTUPLIFTING THE VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENABLING NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE:- CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND COUNSELING, ADVOCATES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN - UNHOUSED FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS WITH SAFE SHELTER, SOCIAL SERVICES, FOOD, MOBILE HYGIENE AND A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING- SENIORS WITH TECHNOLOGY FOR CONNECTING WITH OTHERS, MEALS AND SOCIAL SERVICES- LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH RENT RELIEF, LEGAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE- ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH JOB TRAINING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND ANIMAL THERAPY


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Van Dusen
Executive Director
$106,875
Bruce Gee
President
$0
Sigrid Pinsky
Vice President
$0
Karen French Neuman
CFO
$0
Steve Emslie
Secretary
$0
Susan Fields Bailey
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$2,358,541
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $52,585
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,358,541
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $181,667
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$93,949
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,446,259

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Palo Alto Community Fund has awarded $1,605,000 in support to 71 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$110,000

LOAVES & FISHES FAMILY KTCHN

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$90,000

PALO ALTO COMM CHILD CARE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$90,000

PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$85,000

UNITED HOPE BUILDERS INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000

BEYOND BARRIERS ATHLETIC FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Redwood City, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$40,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Palo Alto Community Fund has recieved totaling $831,964.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$580,630
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$141,405
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$78,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,929
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,204,196
Earnings-$3,896,514
Admin Expense$23,840
Net Contributions$2,972,960
Other Expense$97,291
Ending Balance$7,159,511

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