Union Square Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union Square Foundation 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 06/2023, Union Square Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE UNION SQUARE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO ESTABLISH A RENEWED 'SENSE OF PLACE' FOR THE UNION SQUARE AREA BY SUPPORTING DIVERSE ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, AND CULINARY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS - AND BY CULTIVATING A WELCOMING CARING COMMUNITY FOR ALL HUMANKIND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC REALM AND ACTIVATIONS - PUBLIC REALM PROGRAMS HELP FUND PROJECTS TO BEAUTIFY PUBLIC SPACES WITHIN THE UNION SQUARE AREA. PROJECTS INCLUDE ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES WITH EVENTS, MUSIC, AND ART, AS WELL AS SEASONAL AND DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING. ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES HELPS DRIVE OUT NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS AND CURATES A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
SAFETY PROGRAMS - THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE CHRIS LARSEN FUND OF THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE UNION SQUARE FOUNDATION FUNDED CONTINUED EXPANSION OF THE UNION SQUARE SECURITY CAMERA PROGRAM. THE FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO ADDITIONAL CAMERA INSTALLATIONS. THE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM IS TO HELP CREATE A SAFER UNION SQUARE FOR VISITORS, RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES.
UNION SQUARE CARES - A COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK WITH YOUTH IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES. THIS INCLUDES THE SALVATION ARMY'S ADOPT AN ANGEL PROGRAM (HOLIDAY PROGRAM) IN THE TENDERLOIN AND THE STREET VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM'S SUIT UP EVENT PROVIDING BUSINESS CLOTHES FROM A STYLIST TO HELP BUILD SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH FROM THE BAY VIEW/HUNTERS POINT AREA OF SAN FRANCISCO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marisa Rodriguez CEO | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Benjamin Horne CFO | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Lance Goree Services Dir. | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Stacy Jed Marketing Director | 4 | $0 | |
Rick Laubscher President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
J Timothy Falvey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $985,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,011 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,031,011 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19,696 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $165,907 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,216,614 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $153,399 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,505 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $302 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $42 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $138 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,651 |
Insurance | $2,060 |
All other expenses | $3,091 |
Total functional expenses | $1,113,757 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $944,948 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,250 |
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 | $225,356 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $502,699 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,697,253 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $440,093 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $440,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $386,373 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $870,787 |
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 | $1,697,253 |