SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS

EIN: 952831058 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$26,980,228
Total Expenses
$36,602,080
Total Assets
$35,298,272
Net Assets
$29,181,076
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE ESSEL
Phone
2136808866
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $27.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $36.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS (SCG) IS THE REGIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PHILANTHROPISTS AND GRANTMAKERS WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WE ARE A LEADERSHIP HUB FOR OUR MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)IMPROVE THEIR GRANTMAKING AND AMPLIFY THEIR INDEPENDENT EFFORTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WORK. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS, FAMILY FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPISTS, AND PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT, OPERATING COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AS WELL AS GRANTMAKING 501(C)(3)'S.SCG CONNECTS GRANTMAKERS ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH SECTOR-WIDE CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND FUNDER CONVENINGS: PROVIDING SPACE FOR COLLABORATION AND COORDINATED ACTION ON CRITICAL ISSUES. WE SUPPORT AND ADVANCE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE GRANTMAKING FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD IN EIGHT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES: LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, KERN, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN LUIS OBISPO, SANTA BARBARA, AND VENTURA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $34,699,747 Revenue: $1,000,070

EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS: EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, WEBINARS AND COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN...

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EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS: EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, WEBINARS AND COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.

Program 2
Revenue: $118,250

CONFERENCES: COMPREHENSIVE, FOCUSED CONVENINGS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC ISSUE AREA TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,670,773
Program Service Revenue $1,118,320
Investment Income $191,135
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $26,980,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,528,625
Salaries & Benefits $4,825,137
Fundraising Expenses $660,025
Program Expenses $34,699,747
Other Expenses $26,248,318
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,602,080

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $26,980,228 $40,116,963 -0.3%
Expenses $36,602,080 $29,992,800 +0.2%
Net Income $-9,621,852 $10,124,163 -2.0%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
34
Volunteers
16

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
7
$456,910
Total Directors
20
$456,910
Key Employees
1
$279,491
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINE ESSEL PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$347,011 $109,899 $456,910
MARSHA BONNER CO-CHAIR (THRU 05/24) 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE GOLDSMITH CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGEL ROBERSON DANIELS CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE WITTENBERG TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA JACKSON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE MALLOY SECRETARY (THRU 12/24) 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ALVA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE ARCHBOLD ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL BUSTILLOS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISSIE CASTRO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAHEEN KASSIM-LAKHA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN KRAVICH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMMER MOORE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELA ROBLES BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE SAKAMOTO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SCHREIBER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE WOMAC BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FREEMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$200,000 $79,491 $279,491
EDUARDO GONZALEZ VP, KNOWLEDGE & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$123,735 $28,718 $152,453
TULY MARTINEZ SENIOR VP, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$171,700 $40,173 $211,873
AMBER MARTINEZ VP, MEMBERSHIP & SUSTAINABILTY 40.00
Highest
$175,000 $44,717 $219,717
KAMERON GREEN VP, PROF LEARNING & FAMILY PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$133,560 $33,438 $166,998
ANN ESTEBAN VP, FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$140,018 $37,804 $177,822
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 $26,980,228 $36,602,080 $35,298,272 $-9,621,852
2023 $40,116,963 $29,992,800 $45,440,577 $10,124,163
2022 $29,900,996 $22,934,635 $32,673,852 $6,966,361
2021 $33,994,479 $20,433,889 $26,044,815 $13,560,590
2020 $6,737,444 $6,716,036 $13,438,984 $21,408
2019 $5,207,638 $5,260,031 $10,308,539 $-52,393
2018 $5,163,062 $3,916,129 $9,420,222 $1,246,933
2017 $5,987,853 $3,471,713 $8,403,404 $2,516,140
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