Tides Advocacy
- Assets
- $54.5m
- Revenue
- $78.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 450
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3153687
Organization Overview
Tides Advocacy is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tides Advocacy employed 450 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tides Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Tides Advocacy generated $78.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $75.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 39.7% 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 2018, Tides Advocacy has awarded 411 individual grants totaling $81,820,418. 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
THE MISSION OF TIDES ADVOCACY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORTS, THROUGH ADVOCACY AND GRANTMAKING, INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO BRIDGE BOUNDARIES AND SUSTAIN INVESTMENT IN SOCIAL CHANGE. OUR PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE: PROMOTING EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SHARED PROSPERITY; IMPROVING AND PROTECTING HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; AND ADVANCING DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Meade Ed, Fl Rights Restoration Coalition | 40 | $245,775 | |
Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman President, New Media Ventures | 40 | $242,115 | |
Cristine Soto Deberry Ed, Prosecutors Alliance Of Ca Action Fund | 40 | $220,294 | |
Jacob Sussman Managing Director, The Appeal | Officer | 40 | $214,425 |
Romilda Avila President & CEO / Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $210,191 |
Robert Smith Executive Director, The Appeal | Officer | 40 | $188,337 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sparkplug Llc Research & Strategy Design | 12/30/21 | $261,603 |
Natasha Minsker Strategy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $302,097 |
Hard Knocks Strategies Llc Peo Services For Campaign Staff | 12/30/21 | $1,826,399 |
Base Builder Llc Peo Services For Campaign Staff | 12/30/21 | $1,648,412 |
Thalia Zepatos Org Development & Strategy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $167,500 |
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 | $73,869,583 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,404,159 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,869,583 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,402,611 |
| Investment income | $110,376 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $67,744 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,096 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $78,496,610 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,698,677 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $624,555 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,045,219 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,082,643 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $468,927 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,385,505 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $552,234 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,482,729 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,970,066 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $519,056 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,707 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $349,576 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,491,408 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,624,233 |
| Information technology | $543,067 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $779,315 |
| Travel | $948,419 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $323,615 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $279,405 |
| All other expenses | $40,917 |
| Total functional expenses | $75,893,452 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,157,266 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,884,975 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,876,714 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $985,860 |
| 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 | $49,699 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,356 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $450,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $77,876 |
| Total assets | $54,536,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,271,473 |
| Grants payable | $558,000 |
| 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 | $6,829,473 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,292,908 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,000,181 |
| 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 | $54,536,746 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tides Advocacy has awarded $17,834,340 in support to 109 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,150,000 |
WFP NATIONAL PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $700,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,591 |
NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $255,711 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY IN JOURNALISM | $250,000 |
Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tides Advocacy has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mill Valley Community Action Network Corte Madera, CA | | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | $54,536,746 | $78,496,610 |
Pima Association Of Governments Tucson, AZ | $4,462,511 | $8,815,859 |
Change Org Charitable Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | $115,518,387 | $114,557,275 |
California Mortgage Bankers Association Sacramento, CA | $2,547,007 | $1,436,746 |
Oregon Bankers Association Salem, OR | $5,006,787 | $1,572,271 |
New Majority San Rafael, CA | $395,274 | $1,265,856 |
California Electric Transportation Coalition Sacramento, CA | $1,089,152 | $1,385,834 |
Small Business Utility Advocates San Francisco, CA | $54,000 | $625,811 |
Myintent Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $450,532 |
Women In Sports Tech Mill Valley, CA | $460,643 | $576,999 |
Support Sky Harbor Committee Phoenix, AZ | $413,421 | $398,323 |
Friends Of Frog Ferry Portland, OR | $636 | $0 |