Northern California Grantmakers

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Dwayne S Marsh

Phone

4157774111

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Northern California Grantmakers, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

regions most pressing social issues. We pool resources, share information, work together, and learn from each other. NCG recognizes that the challenges facing our communities are complex, entrenched and interconnected.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,431,089 Revenue: $1,088,550

in community-based organizations that are committed to achieving that goal.Leadership and Organizational Culture-------------------------------------NCG attends to the individuals and institutions...

in community-based organizations that are committed to achieving that goal.Leadership and Organizational Culture-------------------------------------NCG attends to the individuals and institutions making things happen with a consistent focus on equity and social justice. This includes supporting individual skill and professional development; cultivating executive leadership as well as the next generation of sector leaders; focusing on the internal culture and practices of philanthropic institutions; and nurturing a thriving, sector-wide community that is rooted in a strong sense of shared purpose, committed to continual growth and learning, and making time to inspire and celebrate one another.

Program 2

Member Engagement-----------------NCG welcomes people across philanthropy into our community of learners, practitioners, and change-makers, making connections to help address issues and inequities in communities across the region. We operate a range of professional development, collaborative facilitation and educational programs for members that build community, address contemporary issues, and help Grantmakers review and improve their practice.Racial Equity and Social Justice--------------------------------

Program 3

NCG partners with our member colleagues and other organizations to advance social justice and address race, gender and inequity in our community. Working together with people in philanthropy...

NCG partners with our member colleagues and other organizations to advance social justice and address race, gender and inequity in our community. Working together with people in philanthropy, government, business and our communities we advocate using our resources and our influence to advance social justice.Sharpened Philanthropic Practice--------------------------------NCG builds networks with our member colleagues and other community stakeholders through programming, services, convening and policy work that moves philanthropy toward an intentional focus on achieving equity in our communities. Focus includes support for social and economic inclusion for all residents and increased investment

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,988,646

Program Service Revenue $1,080,455

Investment Income $15,263

Other Revenue $8,050

TOTAL REVENUE $6,092,414

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $396,500

Salaries & Benefits $4,230,860

Fundraising Expenses $415,507

Program Expenses $5,431,089

Other Expenses $2,086,831

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,714,191

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,092,414	$4,385,437	+0.4%
Expenses	$6,714,191	$6,375,873	+0.1%
Net Income	$-621,777	$-1,990,436	-0.7%

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

Volunteers

150

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

$846,852

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dwayne S Marsh	President & CEO	37.50	Officer	$325,070	$87,551	$412,621
Steven Barton	VP Strategic Initiatives	37.50		$189,975	$60,745	$250,720
Jeff Hodos	VP Fin & Ops	37.50	Officer	$192,224	$52,045	$244,269
Qurratulain Sajid	Public Affairs	37.50		$158,147	$41,863	$200,010
Sarah Frankfurth	Reg/Prog/Ptnrs	37.50		$132,836	$65,478	$198,314
Alice Cabrera Bryant	Dir of Finance	37.50	Officer	$151,777	$38,185	$189,962
Kathryn Seely	Sr Dir Leadership	37.50		$133,370	$53,110	$186,480
Huong Nguyen-Yap	VP of Equity & Jus	37.50		$160,448	$18,016	$178,464
Nicole Garzino	Strategic Initiati	37.50		$123,602	$41,884	$165,486
Cecilia Chen	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Janet Spears	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Allen Fernandez Smith	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cecilia Oregn	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexandra Desautels	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rajni Dronamraju	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Priscilla Enriquez	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Glen Gailich	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandi Howard	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bryna Lipper	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Onek	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lucia Corral Pea	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adrain Schurr	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenji Treanor	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sachi Yoshii	Director	0.25	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	$6,092,414	$6,714,191	$4,654,421	$-621,777
2023	$4,385,437	$6,375,873	$5,108,312	$-1,990,436
2022	$7,576,972	$7,322,382	$8,023,491	$254,590
2021	$6,676,722	$5,974,684	$6,839,491	$702,038
2020	$6,124,438	$5,998,332	$6,715,180	$126,106
2019	$5,915,509	$4,992,427	$5,817,458	$923,082
2018	$2,915,156	$3,783,556	$4,765,187	$-868,400