Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy

EIN: 852432657 Community Improvement

San Rafael, CA

Total Revenue
$3,972,450
Total Expenses
$6,497,950
Total Assets
$381,793
Net Assets
$381,793
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Steven S Lucas
Phone
4153896800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

To promote the common good and social welfare of the people of San Francisco by educating the public and advocating on important issues of public policy that will improve the quality of life and governance in San Francisco.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,855,714
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $34,888
Other Revenue $81,848
TOTAL REVENUE $3,972,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,447,729
Salaries & Benefits $200,760
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,712,678
Other Expenses $3,849,461
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,497,950

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,972,450 $5,508,741 -0.3%
Expenses $6,497,950 $3,053,485 +1.1%
Net Income $-2,525,500 $2,455,256 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Nick Podell President & Dir 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Louise Patterson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Oberndorf Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Merrill Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven S Lucas Secretary/CFO 1.00
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 $3,972,450 $6,497,950 $381,793 $-2,525,500
2023 $5,508,741 $3,053,485 $2,907,293 $2,455,256
2022 $4,945,910 $6,081,177 $251,538 $-1,135,267
2021 $4,652,851 $3,622,200 $1,386,805 $1,030,651
2020 $3,337,152 $2,980,997 $356,155 $356,155
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