INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES

EIN: 330519874 501(c)(3) Health Care

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$4,877,902
Total Expenses
$4,645,726
Total Assets
$3,249,015
Net Assets
$724,528
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Brenda Simmons
Phone
6194769100
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $4.6M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

Institute of Public Strategies (IPS) is a nonprofit corporation that receives its funding from local and federal governmental agencies and private foundations, through long-term grants or contracts to provide community-level services within specified regions or communities. IPS helps community partners prevent problems by focusing on the community conditions (the social determinants of health) that negatively influence population-level health outcomes.IPS vision is safe, secure, vibrant, and healthy communities where everyone can thrive. The mission of IPS is to work alongside communities to build power, challenge systems of injustice, protect health, and improve quality of life. IPS accomplishes this by providing community partners and youth with training, technical assistance, and tools to impact public health, public safety, equity, and social justice through systems change.IPS corporate office is in San Diego, California and we have four additional offices located throughout Southe

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,179,785

Alcohol and Drug Prevention:IPS provides community-based, population-level, environmental prevention services related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in three counties and more than a dozen...

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Alcohol and Drug Prevention:IPS provides community-based, population-level, environmental prevention services related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in three counties and more than a dozen cities across Southern California. Through community-driven policy change at institutional and municipal levels, IPS strives to reduce underage and binge drinking and substance use disorders, as well as eliminate exposure to second-hand smoke in multi-unit housing complexes and in open areas such as parks, beaches, and festivals. The goal is to create lasting social, cultural, physical, legal, and/or political changes in communities with a focus on policies, systems, and environmental factors that will prevent and reduce ATOD problems.

Program 2
Expenses: $387,452

Youth Leadership DevelopmentIPS facilitates Youth in Action, a coalition of immigrant youth ages 16-20 disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs, and a #SanDiegoVibes campaign created for youth...

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Youth Leadership DevelopmentIPS facilitates Youth in Action, a coalition of immigrant youth ages 16-20 disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs, and a #SanDiegoVibes campaign created for youth by youth. Youth are trained in leadership, Youth-led Participatory Action Research, and advocacy. They explore historical divestment in their communities and select and champion policy, systems, and environmental changes to create more equitable neighborhoods. In addition, IPS enhances behavioral health literacy, reduces stigma, and promotes help-seeking behavior in the Latine community of San Diego County's Border Region. Rooted in Social Justice Youth Development, our approach centers on the co-creation of a digital mental health platform that integrates youth-crafted mental health contentvisuals, storytelling, music, and creative arts. We are establishing a culturally resonant and scalable online community for Latin youth and a blueprint for positive change in mental health education and support.

Program 3
Expenses: $275,408

Health EquityTo support health equity and reduce health disparities, IPS is part of a California Statewide Trusted Messenger Network that builds trust with communities through on-the-ground...

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Health EquityTo support health equity and reduce health disparities, IPS is part of a California Statewide Trusted Messenger Network that builds trust with communities through on-the-ground engagement. IPS also advances health equity in communities to prevent behavioral health disparities in underage drinking rates, substance use disorders, and death related to opioid and meth use. By reflecting the language and culture of the communities we serve, IPS has authentic community interactions to provide accurate information and resources on critical issues. Health and behavioral health problems are more common in certain communities based on historical divestment, socio-economic status, and other demographic characteristics. Therefore, the program focuses on making community conditions more equitable so all communities can thrive.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,872,294
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,857
Other Revenue $751
TOTAL REVENUE $4,877,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,371,926
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,842,645
Other Expenses $1,273,800
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,645,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,877,902 $4,721,410 +0.0%
Expenses $4,645,726 $4,659,990 0.0%
Net Income $232,176 $61,420 +2.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
52
Volunteers
200

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
6
$385,824
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brenda Simmons CEO 40.00
Officer
$146,352 $59,030 $205,382
TERRI L HOWEY COO 40.00
Officer
$134,452 $45,990 $180,442
SARAH BLANCH CSO 40.00
$109,598 $48,788 $158,386
ERIC COLLINS VP PROGRAMS 40.00
$105,737 $47,880 $153,617
Marilyn Wexler Chairperson 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Sherrod Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM BECKNEL Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Yoast President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA COOLEY BROSCHART Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vicki Luquette Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Smith-Wenning Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,877,902 $4,645,726 $3,249,015 $232,176
2023 $4,721,410 $4,659,990 $2,948,315 $61,420
2022 $3,623,151 $3,622,748 $1,375,159 $403
2021 $3,327,320 $3,338,221 $1,078,773 $-10,901
2020 $3,391,017 $3,387,338 $1,080,258 $3,679
2019 $3,284,703 $3,283,964 $1,092,310 $739
2018 $3,271,779 $3,277,724 $1,153,590 $-5,945
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