DROPBOX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HILARY M CASTILLO

Phone

2128124330

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DROPBOX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 357% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $447K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE DROPBOX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH IMPACTFUL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD. (CONT SCH O)DCF PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED GRANTS, AND TO MAKE THAT FUNDING GO FURTHER, WE MATCH ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS TO THE CAPABILITIES OF DROPBOX EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,641,596 Revenue: $0

THE DROPBOX FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH IMPACTFUL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD. WE PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED GRANTS - AND TO MAKE THAT FUNDING GO FURTHER, WE MATCH ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS TO THE CAPABILITIES OF DROPBOX EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS.WE'RE BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR GRANTEE PARTNERS BASED ON TRUST. THE DROPBOX FOUNDATION CONNECTS THESE PARTNERS TO EACH OTHER SO THEY CAN SHARE THE VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE THEY'VE GATHERED OVER THE YEARS. MUTUAL RESPECT AND A SHARED PASSION FOR DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,108,525

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,108,525

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,475,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,641,596

Other Expenses $186,651

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,661,651

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,108,525	$461,434	+3.6%
Expenses	$1,661,651	$1,767,321	-0.1%
Net Income	$446,874	$-1,305,887	-1.3%

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

$564,355

Total Directors

$1,664,088

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BART VOLKMER - PRESIDENT	DIRECTOR & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER COTTLE - DIRECTOR HEAD	OF GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY & GOVT AFF.	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMAN ASHEER	VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY RATLIFF	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$52,082	$515,041
NICHOLAS HODGES	TREASURER & DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$68,960	$564,355
SHERMANE BILAL	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$28,327	$202,167
HEATHER GRADY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$51,454	$382,525
TINA LEE	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer	$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	$2,108,525	$1,661,651	$26,750,011	$446,874
2022	$461,434	$1,767,321	$23,165,388	$-1,305,887
2021	$2,438,409	$1,594,344	$27,298,058	$844,065
2020	$922,182	$1,466,023	$25,589,984	$-543,841
2019	$1,160,040	$1,162,380	$22,580,765	$-2,340
2018	$750	$800,531	$26,196,551	$-799,781