COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS

EIN: 956068137 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GLENDALE, CA

Total Revenue
$887,533
Total Expenses
$1,022,355
Total Assets
$14,058,295
Net Assets
$13,160,739
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1956
Phone
8182418040
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS, founded in 1956, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $888K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 56% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

BY COMBINING THE POWER OF DONORS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS INCREASES THE RELIABILITY AND IMPACT OF NON-PROFITS BY ESTABLISHING ENDOWED FUNDS THAT SUPPORT THE IMPACT OF SELF-RELIANT ORGANIZATION THROUGH GRANTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $410,224 Revenue: $114,297

DONOR RESTRICTED PASSTHOUGH FUND AND ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS: PROVIDED AWARDS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES AND ADVICE OF DONORS. GRANTS ARE MADE FROM PASSTHROUGH...

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DONOR RESTRICTED PASSTHOUGH FUND AND ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS: PROVIDED AWARDS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES AND ADVICE OF DONORS. GRANTS ARE MADE FROM PASSTHROUGH FUNDS AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS. EACH "ADVISEMENT" MUST MEET GUIDELINES OUTLINED BY THE FOUNDATION, WHICH INCLUDES THAT THE RECIPIENT CHARITABLE INSTITUTION BE IN GOOD STANDING, AND THAT THE GRANT IS GOING TOWARD A CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR NEED. THE FOUNDATION MUST ALSO ASSURE THAT THE GRANT IS NOT INTENDED TO COVER THE COSTS OF EVENT TICKETS IN WHICH A BENEFIT MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES. FURTHER, THESE GRANTS CANNOT PROVIDE THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES WITH ANY BENEFIT THAT COULD BE DEFINED AS A GRANT, LOAN, COMPENSATION, OR SIMILAR PAYMENTS. FURTHER THE FOUNDATION MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PAYMENT OF ANY LEGALLY BINDING PLEDGE OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES. EACH FUND IS TRACKED INDIVIDUALLY USING FUND ACCOUNTING BEST PRACTICES. THEREFORE, THE TWO STAFF MEMBERS SPEND CONSIDERABLE TIME MANAGING AND RECORDING TRANSACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FROM DIFFERENT FUNDS EACH MONTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $216,295 Revenue: $118,138

SCHOLARSHIPS (GRANTS): AMOUNTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UPON RECEIPT OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF RECIPIENT STUDENTS. AMOUNTS ARE NEVER PAID DIRECTLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL. THE...

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SCHOLARSHIPS (GRANTS): AMOUNTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UPON RECEIPT OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF RECIPIENT STUDENTS. AMOUNTS ARE NEVER PAID DIRECTLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RUNS ALL YEAR LONG WITH ALL TWO STAFF INVOLVED IN SOME OR ALL ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A LARGER PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK AND NO FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AS THE PURPOSE IS TO ISSUE SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS FROM FUNDS THAT ARE RESTRICTED. THERE ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OVERALL PROGRAM THAT ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FOUNDATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $107,397 Revenue: $204,505

UNRESTRICTED AND BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS: PROVIDING AWARDS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (UPON THEIR SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO ONE COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING CYCLE ANNUALLY). THERE ARE TWO STAFF...

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UNRESTRICTED AND BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS: PROVIDING AWARDS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (UPON THEIR SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO ONE COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING CYCLE ANNUALLY). THERE ARE TWO STAFF MEMBERS EMPLOYED TO ASSIST WITH THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL OPERATIONS. GRANTS ARE MADE FOR THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL, AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS RESIDING IN BURBANK, GLENDALE AND THE FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES OF LA CANADA, LA CRESCENTA, MONTROSE, AND VERDUGO CITY INCLUDING COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THIS AREA. GRANTS ARE MADE TO AREA NONPROFITS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RANGING FROM HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, CIVIC NEEDS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES. BECAUSE OF THE COMPLEXITY OF TRACKING EXPENSES SPENT IN THE ISSUANCE OF GRANTS (AND IN THE REQUESTING OF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS FROM NONPROFITS RECEIVING GRANTS) AND IN TRACKING EXPENSES SPENT IN THE CULTIVATION OF DONORS WISHING TO IMPLEMENT A DONOR ADVISED FUND, TRACKING SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO EACH GRANT OR DONOR RELATION WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT DO ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS OR GALAS OR OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THAT MANY NONPROFITS TAKE PART IN BUT, RATHER, RELIES MORE ON BUILDING ONE-ON -ONE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS THROUGH PLANNED GIVING AND BEQUEST EFFORTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $509,340
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $349,510
Other Revenue $28,683
TOTAL REVENUE $887,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $640,740
Salaries & Benefits $173,789
Fundraising Expenses $92,064
Program Expenses $765,230
Other Expenses $207,826
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,022,355

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $887,533 $2,024,256 -0.6%
Expenses $1,022,355 $937,693 +0.1%
Net Income $-134,822 $1,086,563 -1.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EDNA KARINSKI CEO 50.00
$109,100 $10,500 $119,600
LISA KOONTZ Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELDON ESKIN Chairman 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADEL LUZURIAGA CFO 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BAGHDASSARIAN Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DELYNN RUSSELL Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BEDROSIAN-VALENCIA Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL W DEAKTOR Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH DELLINGER Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY GUILLEN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEOK JO Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANNY MASHHOUD Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY MCQUAY Director 0.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $887,533 $1,022,355 $14,058,295 $-134,822
2022 $2,024,256 $937,693 $12,922,942 $1,086,563
2021 $1,380,190 $1,000,819 $13,856,761 $379,371
2020 $932,686 $1,069,708 $12,977,106 $-137,022
2019 $1,077,792 $1,265,780 $12,405,653 $-187,988
2018 $1,189,535 $1,116,717 $11,080,369 $72,818
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