FOSSIL FREE CALIFORNIA

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Phone

6507430524

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FOSSIL FREE CALIFORNIA, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $327K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $296K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Fossil Free California works to end financial support for climate-damaging fossil fuels and promotes the transition to a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $207,161

In 2023, Fossil Free California demonstrated what momentum looks like in action:-Expanded our divestment coalition to180 organizations to support public pension divestment-Supported youth organizers attendance and power-building at two California Teachers Association State Councils which in turn resulted in three caucuses and several union locals publicly supporting divestment-Hosted a powerful webinar on the role of unions in pension divestment attended by over 100 union members statewide.-Earned extensive media coverage with over 50 articles by major news outlets including Bloomberg, POLITICO, Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.-Secured resolutions in support of public pension divestment by 13 unions, including CFT,California Faculty Association, AFSCME California, California Nurses Association, plus 5 cities.-Secured endorsements from Fiona Ma, Oakland City Attorney Barbara J. Parker, Bill McKibben, and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis-Co-sponsored Climate Accountability Lobby day in support of SB 252, SB 253 and SB 261, which included over 150 participants and effected over 29 lobbying visits with current legislators. (SB 253 and SB 261 passed.)-Advocated for a divestment bill (SB252) which passed three Senate committees and a full Senate floor vote

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $327,050

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $327,050

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $234,432

Fundraising Expenses $44,394

Program Expenses $207,161

Other Expenses $61,510

TOTAL EXPENSES $295,942

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$327,050	$265,813	+0.2%
Expenses	$295,942	$239,648	+0.2%
Net Income	$31,108	$26,165	+0.2%

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

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$79,782

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Miriam Eide	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$79,782	$0	$79,782
Jane Vosberg	President	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Costello	Treasurer	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Miguel Alatorre	Director	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenzo Minami	Director	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jen Simmons	Director	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Guastella	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Avida	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabriela Mitchell	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christina Liu	Director	0.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$327,050	$295,942	$172,518	$31,108
2022	$265,813	$239,648	$142,328	$26,165
2021	$169,015	$130,630	$116,163	$38,385
2020	$157,961	$143,452	$77,778	$14,509