CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EDWARD J BECKER

Phone

7609301221

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL GRANTS OR OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT OR BENEFITS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS TO STRENGTHEN AND ENHANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,052,063 Revenue: $0

PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,007,050

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,652

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $8,013,702

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,052,063

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $8,052,063

Other Expenses $16,300

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,068,363

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,013,702	$5,263,873	+0.5%
Expenses	$8,068,363	$5,259,050	+0.5%
Net Income	$-54,661	$4,823	-12.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$101,840

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOYA DE FOOR	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS MCCLURE	VICE CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH MORENO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT ADAMS	ASSISTANT TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW ALEXANDER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD BECKER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$101,840

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$8,013,702	$8,068,363	$37,539	$-54,661
2024	$5,263,873	$5,259,050	$29,887	$4,823
2023	$4,656,258	$4,652,731	$26,554	$3,527
2022	$4,612,435	$4,611,549	$22,549	$886
2021	$3,056,516	$3,056,332	$72,326	$184
2020	$2,973,579	$2,973,449	$38,477	$130
2019	$2,203,080	$2,203,049	$18,897	$31

CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES