THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND

EIN: 770483215 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$3,309,146
Total Expenses
$2,199,392
Total Assets
$11,175,831
Net Assets
$11,156,954
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SUSAN FIELDS BAILEY
Phone
6506900370
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND FOCUSES ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND CHANNELS CHARITABLE GIVING OF LOCAL DONORS TO EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN PALO ALTO, EAST PALO ALTO AND MENLO PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,875,651

THIS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND (PACF) WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 72 LOCAL COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE ADDRESSING A WIDE VARIETY OF CHALLENGES AND...

Read more

THIS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND (PACF) WAS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 72 LOCAL COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE ADDRESSING A WIDE VARIETY OF CHALLENGES AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. THREE OF THE KEY FOCUS AREAS PACF SUPPORTED AND SOME OF THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED IN EACH FOCUS AREA THIS YEAR INCLUDED:SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY BY ENABLING NONPROFITS WHICH PROVIDE:- COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING AND TUTORING FOR ADULT IMMIGRANTS- HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH COLLEGE PREP, TUTORING, COUNSELING, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION- MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH WITH COUNSELING, TUTORING AND MUSIC EDUCATION- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH CHILDCARE, SCIENCE, ART AND MUSIC EDUCATION- TEACHERS WITH TOOLS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND A PATH TO EQUITABLE COMPENSATION ACROSS COMMUNITIESENHANCING COMMUNITY LIFE BY SUPPORTING NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE:- SINGLE MOTHERS WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT- CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATER, LITERARY DISCUSSIONS AND ART EXPERIENCES- OUR COMMUNITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION STRATEGIES- FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH GRIEF COUNSELING AND SUPPORTUPLIFTING THE VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENABLING NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE:- CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND COUNSELING, ADVOCATES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN - UNHOUSED FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS WITH SAFE SHELTER, SOCIAL SERVICES, FOOD, MOBILE HYGIENE AND A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING- SENIORS WITH TECHNOLOGY FOR CONNECTING WITH OTHERS, MEALS AND SOCIAL SERVICES- LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH RENT RELIEF, LEGAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE- ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH JOB TRAINING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND ANIMAL THERAPY

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,935,027
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $326,101
Other Revenue $48,018
TOTAL REVENUE $3,309,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,725,000
Salaries & Benefits $256,079
Fundraising Expenses $237,178
Program Expenses $1,875,651
Other Expenses $218,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,199,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,309,146 $2,750,605 +0.2%
Expenses $2,199,392 $2,140,770 +0.0%
Net Income $1,109,754 $609,835 +0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
23
Employees
3
Volunteers
23

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
$0
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA VAN DUSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
$121,777 $0 $121,777
MATTHEW CASPARI Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGIA FAROOQ Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIGRID PINSKY President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE EMSLIE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FIELDS BAILEY Vice President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY BEACOM Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE DOWNEND Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE S ERVING Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MASHA KORSUNSKY FISCH Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE FRAHN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY HEWLETT Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL KLEIN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KULLY KOONER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED MONDRAGON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE RYTINA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER O'RIORDAN Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA WARING Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ALCHECK Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN WILLIAMS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YAEL GOSHEN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEJAL KAMANI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA SIH KLAUSNER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM YUPANQUI 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 $3,309,146 $2,199,392 $11,175,831 $1,109,754
2023 $2,750,605 $2,140,770 $9,114,646 $609,835
2022 $2,446,259 $2,019,917 $7,737,850 $426,342
2021 $3,228,428 $1,403,897 $8,561,095 $1,824,531
2020 $1,750,154 $2,039,363 $6,926,825 $-289,209
2018 $822,369 $591,550 $6,825,189 $230,819
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in California Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND with other nonprofits in California and across the country.