Southern California Grantmakers
- Assets
- $26.0m
- Revenue
- $34.0m
- Investments
- $710.9k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-2831058
Organization Overview
Southern California Grantmakers is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Southern California Grantmakers employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern California Grantmakers 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 12/2021, Southern California Grantmakers generated $34.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.1% 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 2020, Southern California Grantmakers has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $3,509,000. 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
SUPPORT AND ADVANCE EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIBLE GRANTMAKING FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS: EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, WEBINARS AND COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
CONFERENCES: COMPREHENSIVE, FOCUSED CONVENINGS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC ISSUE AREA TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Essel President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $303,193 |
Karen Freeman Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $180,000 |
Amanda Byrd Vp, Sustainability & Membe | 40 | $161,161 | |
Tuly Martinez Vp, Programs & Conferences | 40 | $132,250 | |
Kameron Green Vp, Prof Learning & Family Philantrophy | 40 | $112,000 | |
Phuong Pham Director, Knowledge & Comm | 40 | $110,800 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Star Insights Management Of Project | 12/30/21 | $1,130,834 |
Redstone Group Development Of Action Plan For Project | 12/30/21 | $477,750 |
Watson Consulting Development Of Intiatives | 12/30/21 | $487,295 |
Social Good Solutions Management Of Project | 12/30/21 | $408,696 |
Fred Ali Corporation Management Of Project | 12/30/21 | $242,506 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,306,608 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,902,778 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,421,260 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,630,646 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $220,894 |
| Investment income | $59,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,334 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,994,479 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,103,939 |
| 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. | $478,193 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,638 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,242,784 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $428,158 |
| Other employee benefits | $428,635 |
| Payroll taxes | $200,785 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,027 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,619 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,939 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,235,110 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $160,919 |
| Information technology | $457,054 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,634 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,375 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,726 |
| Insurance | $50,131 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,433,889 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,777,824 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,637,759 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,469,637 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,482,423 |
| 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 | $120,529 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,748 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,818,156 |
| Investments—other securities | $710,855 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,884 |
| Total assets | $26,044,815 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,347,164 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $661,166 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $135,285 |
| 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 | $4,143,615 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,599,075 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,302,125 |
| 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 | $26,044,815 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southern California Grantmakers has awarded $2,023,000 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Garden Grove, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT REDISTRICTING EDUCATION | $175,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT REDISTRICTING EDUCATION | $125,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT REDISTRICTING EDUCATION | $125,000 |
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Victorville, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Palmdale, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Southern California Grantmakers has recieved totaling $2,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William H Tilley Family Foundation Alhambra, CA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $2,300 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $639,463 |
| Earnings | $71,392 |
| Ending Balance | $710,855 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southern California Grantmakers Los Angeles, CA | $26,044,815 | $33,994,479 |
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | $36,414,979 | $20,169,103 |
Central Valley Community Foundation Fresno, CA | $105,414,980 | $19,266,870 |
Hispanics In Philanthropy Oakland, CA | $32,628,139 | $20,330,373 |
Women Donors Network San Francisco, CA | $11,762,739 | $21,849,859 |
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Irvine, CA | $84,164,854 | $6,008,947 |
Just One Project Las Vegas, NV | $1,280,784 | $8,846,231 |
Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA | $25,769,246 | $16,047,288 |
Mission Increase Tigard, OR | $936,883 | $5,775,075 |
Jewish Community Association Of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ | $31,119,150 | $6,708,831 |
American Muslim Community Foundation Fremont, CA | $4,272,850 | $7,338,552 |
Armenia Fund Inc Glendale, CA | $68,598,938 | $8,000,794 |