South Tower Community Land Trust

EIN: 883488608 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Fresno, CA

Total Revenue
$1,195,120
Total Expenses
$313,377
Total Assets
$1,013,642
Net Assets
$1,012,087
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jess Fitzpatrick Board Pres
Phone
5594927249
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

South Tower Community Land Trust, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $882K, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

To help the community have access to affordable housing that they will ultimatley own as well as supporting the arts and beautification of Fresnos Tower District.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $29,455 Revenue: $46,179

The organization was able to beautify a neighborhood park (Broadway Parque) with custom art bike racks that they designed and manufactured. They were also able to complete the planning for 3 murals...

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The organization was able to beautify a neighborhood park (Broadway Parque) with custom art bike racks that they designed and manufactured. They were also able to complete the planning for 3 murals with 4 local artists that will be installed in 2025 at San Pablo Park.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,066 Revenue: $23,733

The organization hosted the 2nd annual Queer Housing Summit, a conference that connected over 250 individuals who identify as LGBTQ with housing resources and connections

Program 3
Expenses: $4,166 Revenue: $1,300,114

The organization purchased one single family home and began renovations for sale to a moderate income first time homebuyer in 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,179,358
Program Service Revenue $15,762
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,195,120

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000
Salaries & Benefits $212,830
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $56,687
Other Expenses $99,547
TOTAL EXPENSES $313,377

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,195,120 N/A N/A
Expenses $313,377 N/A N/A
Net Income $881,743 N/A N/A
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
8
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

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
$575
Total Directors
9
$102,082
Key Employees
3
$227,494
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kiel Schmidt Executive Director 40.00
Director Key Emp
$101,507 $0 $101,507
German Quinonez N/A 0.00
Key Emp
$77,267 $0 $77,267
Elliot Bailey N/A 0.00
Key Emp
$48,720 $0 $48,720
Jess Fitzpatrick CEO 0.00
Officer Director
$575 $0 $575
Miguel Arambula CFO 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexandria Desiga Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stanley Johnson Vice President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Bailey N/A 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Casey Lauderdale N/A 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edgar Salazar N/A 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yania Escobar N/A 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,195,120 $313,377 $1,013,642 $881,743
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