THE PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

EIN: 264311106 501(c)(3) Environment

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$877,047
Total Expenses
$757,131
Total Assets
$2,255,971
Net Assets
$2,255,713
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LORI SALDANA
Phone
6196934788
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $877K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $757K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

MAXIMIZE CLEAN, LOCAL, AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEGAL ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $490,571 Revenue: $719,745

THE PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION USES IN-HOUSE STAFF AND TECHNICAL AND LEGAL CONSULTANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS AND BEFORE STATE AND GOVERNMENT...

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THE PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION USES IN-HOUSE STAFF AND TECHNICAL AND LEGAL CONSULTANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS AND BEFORE STATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN COALITION WITH NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO TO STOP DESTRUCTIVE AND UNNEEDED ENERGY PROJECTS; WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN ENERGY REGULATION AND ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAW. THE PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION ALSO USES IN-HOUSE STAFF AND TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POWER IN SAN DIEGO, AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY PLANNING FOR SAN DIEGO.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $54,265
Program Service Revenue $719,745
Investment Income $98,154
Other Revenue $4,883
TOTAL REVENUE $877,047

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,000
Salaries & Benefits $350,836
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $490,571
Other Expenses $376,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $757,131

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $877,047 $892,195 0.0%
Expenses $757,131 $877,985 -0.1%
Net Income $119,916 $14,210 +7.4%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
1

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
4
$20,403
Total Directors
5
$20,403
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL PINTO DIRECTOR, TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENIS TRAFECANTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL POWERS DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $20,403
LORI SALDANA DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE JACOBS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALINDA DICKENSON LEGAL & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$153,956 $0 $153,956
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $877,047 $757,131 $2,255,971 $119,916
2022 $892,195 $877,985 $2,139,187 $14,210
2021 $661,458 $912,312 $2,121,587 $-250,854
2020 $271,125 $713,525 $2,416,431 $-442,400
2019 $392,355 $786,007 $2,816,869 $-393,652
2018 $1,959,921 $353,834 $3,206,983 $1,606,087
2018 $2,152,177 $557,385 $3,206,983 $1,594,792
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