PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION

EIN: 943136771 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$71,022,800
Total Expenses
$24,930,502
Total Assets
$81,605,913
Net Assets
$81,559,045
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JAMES HIGA
Phone
5106451890
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $71.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 210% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $46.1M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENGAGE DONORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN GRASSROOTS PHILANTHROPY VIA RADICAL COLLABORATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $69,240,577
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,782,223
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $71,022,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,490,983
Salaries & Benefits $4,532,589
Fundraising Expenses $2,116,050
Program Expenses $20,466,322
Other Expenses $3,906,930
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,930,502

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $71,022,800 $22,915,613 +2.1%
Expenses $24,930,502 $23,373,623 +0.1%
Net Income $46,092,298 $-458,010 -101.6%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

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
4
$341,045
Total Directors
10
$115,937
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BILL SOMERVILLE PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 24.00
Officer Director
$105,290 $10,647 $115,937
MOIRA C WALSH CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HIGA TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN BEARDSLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES R CODY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAMBA TSHIONYI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE SPEIER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLBURN S WILBUR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA AGUIRRE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE TISSIER DIRECTOR (THRU 3/6/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN HAWK COO 40.00
Officer
$198,000 $27,108 $225,108
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $71,022,800 $24,930,502 $81,605,913 $46,092,298
2022 $22,915,613 $23,373,623 $32,597,542 $-458,010
2021 $20,169,103 $17,471,267 $36,414,979 $2,697,836
2020 $16,137,293 $13,569,821 $31,645,319 $2,567,472
2019 $14,426,011 $10,519,908 $26,415,593 $3,906,103
2018 $9,447,183 $10,403,805 $19,527,632 $-956,622
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