Transition Us is located in Warner Springs, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Transition Us employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transition Us is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Transition Us generated $212.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO CATALYZE AND STRENGTHEN A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CITIZEN-POWERED GROUPS WHO ARE BUILDING LOCAL RESILIENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTION. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING, SUPPORTING, NETWORKING, AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AS THEY CONSIDER, ADOPT, ADAPT, AND IMPLEMENT THE TRANSITION APPROACH TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE REGENERATIVE COMMUNITIES SUMMIT - THE REGENERATIVE COMMUNITIES SUMMIT WAS A 16-DAY-LONG VIRTUAL SUMMIT, WITH OVER 1,000 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. FEATURING 53 DIFFERENT SESSIONS, PLENARIES, KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, AND OPEN SPACES THE SUMMIT WAS DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER SUMMIT ATTENDEES, MOVEMENT LEADERS, AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ACTIVELY WORKING TO CREATE A MORE REGENERATIVE, JUST, AND JOYFUL WORLD. THE SUMMIT PROVIDED A RICH EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EXPERIENCE AND ALLOWED TRANSITION US TO HIGHLIGHT NEW STRATEGIES AND EMERGING PROJECTS FOR THE COMING YEAR.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH - ANOTHER MAJOR ASPECT OF OUR MISSION IS TO COMMUNICATE THE VISION OF THE TRANSITION MOVEMENT AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE US TO GET INVOLVED. TO FACILITATE THIS, WE MAINTAIN AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, SEND OUT MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS TO OVER 7,000 SUBSCRIBERS, AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH OUR 18,000 FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
TRAINING COURSES PROGRAM - IN 2021, TRANSITION US OFFERED TWO LEADERSHIP TRAINING: A 16-WEEK COURSE IN ''REGENERATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIAL CHANGE'' THAT WAS ATTENDED BY 115 PARTICIPANTS, AND A 10-WEEK "SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE" THAT WAS ATTENDED BY 25.
OTHER PROGRAMS - INCLUDE TRANSITION STREETS & READY TOGETHER PROGRAMS, NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, AND ONLINE EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donald S Hall Co-Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $48,599 |
Marissa Mommaertes Co-Executive Director | Officer | 18 | $24,821 |
Erik Lindberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Juedeman Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Audrey Ordenes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ayako Nagano Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,484 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $183,859 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,995 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $212,854 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,906 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,739 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $21,600 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $693 |
Payroll taxes | $9,615 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $469 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,143 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,744 |
Advertising and promotion | $360 |
Office expenses | $5,317 |
Information technology | $9,502 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,735 |
All other expenses | $400 |
Total functional expenses | $187,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,414 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $951 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $61,365 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,379 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $56,986 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $61,365 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Transition Us has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Cottonwood Foundation White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $500 |
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