Community Initiatives
- Assets
- $33.0m
- Revenue
- $33.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 252
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- 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 06/2020, Community Initiatives employed 252 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Community Initiatives generated $33.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.4m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 5 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 403 individual grants totaling $28,018,612. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPONSORS PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITIES IN SERVICE TO SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES (CI) PROVIDES COMPLETE ADMINISTRATION IN THE AREAS 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, CI 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, CI PROVIDED FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS SERVICES INCLUDING HIRING/TERMINATION PROCESSING, A 401(K) PROGRAM, AND ALL BENEFITS TO OVER 250 EMPLOYEES.IN THE AREA OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT, CI MANAGED THE PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS OF OUR PROJECTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 347 INSTITUTIONAL DONORS. CI RECEIVED MORE THAN 2,000 CASH DONATIONS AND 183 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 President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $275,073 |
Hedy Chang Executive Director, Attendance Works | Officer | 40 | $204,104 |
Sara Myers Allen Dir, Jewish Teen Edu & Engage Funder Collaborative | Officer | 40 | $196,068 |
Julie Dorf Executive Dir, Council For Global Eq | Officer | 40 | $189,464 |
Keith Chreston CFO (thru 7/2/20) | Officer | 40 | $185,022 |
Lucy Blake President, Northern Sierra P'ship | Officer | 40 | $173,914 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Catherine Michael Cooney Program Consulting Services | 6/29/19 | $108,402 |
Michael Guest Program Consulting Services | 6/29/19 | $149,100 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $125,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $113,688 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,366,963 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,506,251 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $201,082 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,111,902 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,171,883 |
| Investment income | $224,240 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,644 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,103 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $119,700 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,654,695 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,808,066 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $452,217 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $511,826 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $511,826 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,658,664 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $330,586 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,317,115 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,091,300 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $123,684 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $96,372 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,333 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $94,802 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,625,554 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100,629 |
| Office expenses | $410,244 |
| Information technology | $82,895 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $716,921 |
| Travel | $846,928 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $546,497 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,910 |
| Insurance | $166,276 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,385,742 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,846,064 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,097,767 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,380,310 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,029,959 |
| 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 | $149,377 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $403,560 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $56,428 |
| Total assets | $32,963,465 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,647,490 |
| Grants payable | $273,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,359 |
| 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 | $2,531,451 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,482,300 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,810,410 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,670,755 |
| 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 | $32,963,465 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Initiatives has awarded $9,468,832 in support to 97 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PLACER TITLE COMPANY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION OF 2,234 ACRES IN PRIVATE HANDS (FROM SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES ADJACENT TO LOWER CARPENTER VALLEY) SO THAT IT CAN BE FOREVER IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. | $1,079,822 |
Truckee, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,002,163 |
Quincy, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $514,125 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $475,750 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $409,851 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $375,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Community Initiatives has recieved totaling $353,260.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $85,297 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $69,268 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $40,000 |
The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER | $24,975 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Advocacy | $22,000 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Advocacy | $22,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fh Association Phoenix, AZ | $32,360,131 | $118,182,244 |
Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | $61,259,027 | $38,090,661 |
Second Harvest Of The Greater Valley Manteca, CA | $6,868,918 | $46,568,235 |
The Clear Fund Oakland, CA | $43,908,385 | $51,079,383 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $41,450,438 | $46,344,229 |
Gary Sinise Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $51,598,916 | $42,908,528 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | $32,963,465 | $33,654,695 |
St Baldricks Foundation Inc Monrovia, CA | $32,038,039 | $26,306,485 |
Gofundme Org Los Altos, CA | $3,296,431 | $30,792,768 |
Fullerton Family Foundation Novato, CA | $0 | $1,583 |
Tides Network San Francisco, CA | $7,826,192 | $23,505,764 |
Skid Row Housing Trust Los Angeles, CA | $140,703,379 | $20,933,705 |