INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC

EIN: 942524840 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$13,077,779
Total Expenses
$11,083,302
Total Assets
$14,463,814
Net Assets
$13,480,770
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PAMELA CAMPBELL
Phone
7079393900
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $13.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

IMPLEMENTING ETHICAL SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,173,935
Program Service Revenue $1,641,219
Investment Income $164,285
Other Revenue $98,340
TOTAL REVENUE $13,077,779

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $696,970
Salaries & Benefits $6,957,959
Fundraising Expenses $40,840
Program Expenses $9,961,084
Other Expenses $3,428,373
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,083,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,077,779 $11,115,177 +0.2%
Expenses $11,083,302 $8,389,605 +0.3%
Net Income $1,994,477 $2,725,572 -0.3%
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
3
Employees
174
Volunteers
325

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
5
$268,293
Total Directors
5
$154,380
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAMELA CAMPBELL PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$151,009 $3,371 $154,380
TEIA EVANS CO-PROJECT DIRECTOR, COFED 40.00
Highest
$132,923 $9,753 $142,676
SUPARNA KUDESIA CO-PROJECT DIRECTOR, COFED 40.00
Highest
$133,034 $0 $133,034
STEVEN DAVID SCHWARTZ PROJECT DIRECTOR, ISFC 40.00
Highest
$109,263 $21,295 $130,558
WHITNEY C JOHNSON CO-PROJECT DIRECTOR, SAAFON 40.00
Highest
$110,490 $13,598 $124,088
ALSIE D PARKS CO-PROJECT DIRECTOR, SAAFON 40.00
Highest
$111,190 $8,671 $119,861
JAMIE BOLING FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$103,614 $10,299 $113,913
CONSTANCE GRAUDS BOARD SECRETARY (THRU 12/2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY KITT BOARD MEMBER / SECR. (AS OF 1/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK MARCKWALD BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GIL FRIEND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $13,077,779 $11,083,302 $14,463,814 $1,994,477
2024 $11,115,177 $8,389,605 $12,080,231 $2,725,572
2024 $11,115,177 $8,389,605 $12,080,231 $2,725,572
2023 $6,271,136 $6,951,722 $9,035,120 $-680,586
2022 $8,358,126 $6,272,034 $9,510,041 $2,086,092
2021 $8,764,937 $7,056,566 $7,524,299 $1,708,371
2020 $7,510,398 $5,781,589 $5,756,262 $1,728,809
2020 $7,510,398 $5,781,589 $5,756,262 $1,728,809
2019 $5,817,777 $5,621,692 $3,928,178 $196,085
2018 $7,120,969 $5,222,735 $3,704,569 $1,898,234
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