Hillside Association of Berkeley

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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

1993

Principal Officer

Henry DeNero

Phone

5108981086

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Hillside Association of Berkeley, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $444K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1301% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $380K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

The primary mission is to prevent the next catastrophic wildfire in Berkeley, to support our public officials, advocate for needed public action, inform residents and public officials, and support wildfire preparedness and training.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $339,204 Revenue: $368,800

The organization received a $300,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric and $68,800 community donations for removing blue gum eucalyptus trees on private properties. The funded activities furthered...

The organization received a $300,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric and $68,800 community donations for removing blue gum eucalyptus trees on private properties. The funded activities furthered the organizations exempt purpose by reducing fire risk and promoting community safety through direct service delivery aligned with our wildfire mitigation mission.

Program 2

Expenses: $15,526

Restored properties to native vegetation after removal of the eucalyptus trees. These efforts furthered the organizations exempt purpose by promoting environmental stewardship and ensuring...

Restored properties to native vegetation after removal of the eucalyptus trees. These efforts furthered the organizations exempt purpose by promoting environmental stewardship and ensuring sustainable wildfire mitigation outcomes on treated properties.

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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 $73,765

Program Service Revenue $368,800

Investment Income $1,906

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $444,471

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $354,730

Other Expenses $379,544

TOTAL EXPENSES $379,544

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$444,471	$31,734	+13.0%
Expenses	$379,544	$22,591	+15.8%
Net Income	$64,927	$9,143	+6.1%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Henry DeNero	President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcus Von Engel	Vice President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Benay Dara-Abrams	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia Chen	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathleen Kelly	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Gillette	Trustee	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Annie Johnson	Trustee	2.00	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	$444,471	$379,544	$85,168	$64,927