Community Initiatives
- Assets
- $48.9m
- Revenue
- $57.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 527
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-3255070
Organization Overview
Community Initiatives is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Community Initiatives employed 527 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Initiatives 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, Community Initiatives generated $57.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $46.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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, Community Initiatives has awarded 704 individual grants totaling $51,801,749. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPONSORS PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITIES IN SERVICE TO POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROVIDED SERVICES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, PAYROLL, TAX FILING, LEGAL, AND COACHING TO ITS FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS.COMMUNITY INITIATIVES' PROJECTS WORK ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES IN DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AND CREATE PUBLIC GOOD. OUR CURRENT FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS BENEFIT ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROVIDED FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS ACCOUNTING SERVICES, MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, TRACKING OF GRANT REVENUES, AND AUDITING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL FUNDING AGENCY AUDITS, AS WELL AS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL AUDIT.FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROVIDED FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS SERVICES INCLUDING HIRING/TERMINATION PROCESSING, A 401(K) PROGRAM, AND ALL BENEFITS TO OVER 400 EMPLOYEES.IN THE AREA OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES MANAGED THE PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS OF OUR PROJECTS WITH ALMOST 400 INSTITUTIONAL DONORS. COMMUNITY INITIATIVES RECEIVED OVER 6,800 CASH DONATIONS AND OVER 350 GRANTS, OPERATED A WEBSITE FOR ITS PROJECTS THROUGH WHICH DONATIONS WERE MADE, AND PROVIDED A PROCESS FOR RECEIPT OF STOCK DONATIONS. WE ALSO TRACKED THE INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTING ON GRANTS RECEIVED AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT FOR THESE GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ruth Williams CEO | Officer | 40 | $313,143 |
Carl Taibl CFO | Officer | 40 | $209,154 |
Lucy Blake President | 40 | $169,761 | |
David Mcgee VP Hr & Operations | 40 | $169,591 | |
Mark Bromley Council Chair | 40 | $167,820 | |
Marcus Strother Executive Director | 40 | $157,384 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Michael Guest Program Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $149,100 |
Catherine Michael Cooney Program Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $108,402 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $204,570 |
| Fundraising events | $138,202 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,862,377 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,751,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,065 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,956,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,726,328 |
| Investment income | $37,921 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,734 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,006 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $85,136 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $57,867,676 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,210,888 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,098,706 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $589,261 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $556,042 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,181,402 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $487,397 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,065,757 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,739,266 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $267,685 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,433 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $80 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,838 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,858,029 |
| Advertising and promotion | $137,040 |
| Office expenses | $1,570,601 |
| Information technology | $126,245 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $721,814 |
| Travel | $465,283 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $258,334 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $127,963 |
| Insurance | $278,541 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $46,310,794 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,601,786 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,842,206 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,718,438 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,206,628 |
| 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 | $259,599 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $183,198 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,907 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $87,401 |
| Total assets | $48,904,163 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,863,878 |
| Grants payable | $1,234,083 |
| Deferred revenue | $244,849 |
| 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 | $3,342,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,810,055 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,751,298 |
| 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 | $48,904,163 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Initiatives has awarded $4,976,806 in support to 76 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Quincy, CA PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF VISITOR FACILITIES AT SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE | $951,805 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT EXIT GRANT | $694,931 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT EXIT GRANT | $567,405 |
Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: EMPLOYING LIBERATORY LEADERSHIP AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF (CONTINUED IN PART IV) | $511,302 |
MAKE COMMUNITY LLC PURPOSE: MODEL C DISBURSEMENT | $281,785 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INCREASING THE RESILIENCE OF FOREST IN NORTHERN SIERRA | $166,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Community Initiatives has recieved totaling $415,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: NORTHERN SIERRA PARTNERSHIP: THE SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE | $200,000 |
The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: NORTHERN SIERRA PARTNERSHIP: THE SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE | $200,000 |
Vf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: SEMILLITAS OUTDOORS BY LATINO OUTDOORS | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fh Association Phoenix, AZ | $26,443,045 | $107,705,615 |
City Fund Beaverton, OR | $118,722,969 | $115,823,271 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $69,606,007 | $81,616,776 |
Second Harvest Of The Greater Valley Manteca, CA | $10,454,227 | $51,004,614 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | $48,904,163 | $57,867,676 |
Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | $69,097,467 | $55,633,961 |
Dagmar Dolby Fund Novato, CA | $39,191,926 | $8,168,589 |
California Health Foundation And Trust Sacramento, CA | $115,138,512 | $36,749,563 |
Tides Network San Francisco, CA | $10,557,656 | $32,745,578 |
Focusing Philanthropy Inc Santa Monica, CA | $5,232,649 | $21,857,695 |
St Baldricks Foundation Inc Monrovia, CA | $22,964,481 | $22,578,479 |
Skid Row Housing Trust Los Angeles, CA | $203,059,004 | $18,739,094 |