Ploughshares Fund Inc
- Assets
- $34.7m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $12.5m
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 11/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2764520
Organization Overview
Ploughshares Fund Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ploughshares Fund Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ploughshares Fund Inc 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 06/2021, Ploughshares Fund Inc generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Ploughshares Fund Inc has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $3,594,500. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDUCE THE NUCLEAR THREAT. PLOUGHSHARES FUND WORKS TO BUILD A SAFE, SECURE, NUCLEAR WEAPON-FREE WORLD BY DEVELOPING AND INVESTING IN INITIATIVES TO REDUCE AND ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE THE WORLDS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES, AND TO PROMOTE STABILITY IN REGIONS OF CONFLICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLOUGHSHARES FUND DEVELOPED AND INVESTED IN INITIATIVES TO REDUCE AND ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO DECREASE THE WORLDS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES AND TO PROMOTE STABILITY IN REGIONS OF CONFLICT SO THAT A NUCLEAR WEAPON WILL NEVER BE USED AGAIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Cirincione Former President | 40 | $171,633 | |
Elizabeth Warner Managing Dir. | 40 | $154,807 | |
Emma Belcher President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $136,667 |
Tom Z Collina Dir. Of Policy | 40 | $124,745 | |
Mary Byrne Dir. Of Finance | 40 | $118,653 | |
Terry Gamble Boyer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $212,433 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,137,972 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,350,405 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $210,287 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,074,259 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$19,274 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,615,677 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,604,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $46,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $306,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $435,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,098 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,225,610 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $126,061 |
| Other employee benefits | $307,112 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,812 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,688 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $352,913 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $410,013 |
| 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 | $8,027 |
| Insurance | $13,797 |
| All other expenses | $102,824 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,449,918 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,002,509 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $870,179 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $61,222 |
| 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 | $2,191 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,187,183 |
| Investments—other securities | $12,530,207 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $34,653,491 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,637 |
| Grants payable | $1,364,284 |
| 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 | $1,567,921 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,927,722 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,157,848 |
| 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 | $34,653,491 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ploughshares Fund Inc has awarded $3,594,500 in support to 59 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $200,000 |
ARMS CONTROL ASSN PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $170,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $165,000 |
INTL CIVIL SOC ACTION NTWK PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $125,000 |
WIN WITHOUT WAR EDUC FUND PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SEE SCH O FOR PURPOSE OF GRANT | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ploughshares Fund Inc has recieved totaling $102,165.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill And Susan Oberndorf Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $100,000 |
Anne R Dow Family Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $2,165 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,305,964 |
| Earnings | $7,916,495 |
| Admin Expense | $352,913 |
| Net Contributions | $441,806 |
| Other Expense | $2,501,408 |
| Ending Balance | $31,809,944 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nu Generation Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $1,453,025,700 | $18,700,340 |
Edify San Diego, CA | $6,623,463 | $8,851,742 |
Ploughshares Fund Inc San Francisco, CA | $34,653,491 | $6,615,677 |
American Himalayan Foundation San Francisco, CA | $21,794,459 | $4,216,875 |
Ramakrishna Foundation Arcadia, CA | $1,047,373 | $3,548,174 |
Wcg Cares Carlsbad, CA | $2,144,515 | $2,918,913 |
Sustainable Sciences Institute San Francisco, CA | $1,202,077 | $2,730,574 |
Sai Global Mission Santa Clara, CA | $862,055 | $2,360,918 |
Eternal Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $228,724 | $1,904,759 |
Chances For Children Scottsdale, AZ | $1,995,339 | $2,204,866 |
Mercy Beyond Borders Santa Clara, CA | $1,165,740 | $1,401,592 |
Sitare Foundation Palo Alto, CA | $29,674,432 | $2,923,884 |