UP KINDNESS INC

EIN: 831290884 501(c)(3) Environment

SACRAMENTO, CA

Total Revenue
$373,897
Total Expenses
$323,294
Total Assets
$69,672
Net Assets
$53,951
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SHIRA LANE
Phone
9166429415
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UP KINDNESS INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $374K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $323K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO BUILD A KIND, CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL SPECIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $226,970 Revenue: $176,081

Shop Atrium Atrium shop program known as Sacramento.Shop is an economic development program that builds the local creative economy and micro manufacturing community, while reducing and diverting...

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Shop Atrium Atrium shop program known as Sacramento.Shop is an economic development program that builds the local creative economy and micro manufacturing community, while reducing and diverting waste from the landfill. Shop program economic driver for the Sacramento creative economy, and a first of its kind as a closed loop circular economy a first of its kind as a closed loop circular economy that provides economic opportunity to 75% women and makers in underserved communities. The program with its mentorship and marketplace, provides opportunity to test zero waste extended producer responsibility systems (EPR), uplifting local creatives to build businesses from their creative talent, harnessing and empowering the creative capital of the community. Creative products and art are sold online at Sacramento.shop and in a retail experience in touristic Old Sacramento alongside an art caf that invites all to shop, learn about sustainability and explore their inner kind creative self.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,105 Revenue: $4,925

Cope TV Series Citizens of Planet Earth (C.O.P.E) is a 6 episode TV series scheduled to air on PBS station in 2025. Each episode focuses on a different economic and environmental problem and how...

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Cope TV Series Citizens of Planet Earth (C.O.P.E) is a 6 episode TV series scheduled to air on PBS station in 2025. Each episode focuses on a different economic and environmental problem and how Sacramento creatives have innovated mind opening solutions. Production began April 1st, 2022. The project employed over 100 local creatives and businesses, with hands on work experience training with 4K high production media creation tools and sustainable film production education.

Program 3
Expenses: $23,963 Revenue: $38,696

MOBILE ART CAFE The Zero Waste Mobile Art Cafe is a traveling leave no trace solar-powered mobile popup activation providing a sustainable creative outlet with climate-ready and waste-reduction...

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MOBILE ART CAFE The Zero Waste Mobile Art Cafe is a traveling leave no trace solar-powered mobile popup activation providing a sustainable creative outlet with climate-ready and waste-reduction programming in communities using art, science, and games.Intended to accelerate creativity, creative thinking, environmental education,and community vitality for all.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,991
Program Service Revenue $166,906
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $373,897

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $167,878
Fundraising Expenses $1,800
Program Expenses $284,515
Other Expenses $155,416
TOTAL EXPENSES $323,294

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $373,897 $269,421 +0.4%
Expenses $323,294 $278,881 +0.2%
Net Income $50,603 $-9,460 -6.3%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
14

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
0
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LUKE VANDERDRIFT BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY HOYT MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AHMED ORTIZ BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN COLLINS TREASURER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINNEA SKIERSKI BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MALLORY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
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 $373,897 $323,294 $69,672 $50,603
2023 $269,421 $278,881 $11,686 $-9,460
2022 $313,556 $319,037 $41,439 $-5,481
2021 $193,351 $218,939 $38,494 $-25,588
2020 $439,105 $440,042 $11,385 $-937
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