We Are Groundswell is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2023, We Are Groundswell employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Are Groundswell 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 06/2023, We Are Groundswell generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING IN ORDER TO MAKE ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO LIVE, WORK AND DO BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS - TO ORGANIZE THE COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE AND BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY.
TRAINING - THE TRAINING TEAM SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION, AND DELIVERY OF COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAMS - TO PROMOTE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES WHEREBY CONFLICTS AND DISPUTES CAN BE SETTLED OUT OF COURT IN A EXPEDITED, EFFICIENT, AND COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER.
YOUTH SCHOOLS PROGRAMS - TO IMPROVE INTERGROUP RELATIONS BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE, ADVOCATE, AND SUSTAIN A SAFE, INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE THAT RESPECTS SOCIETY'S DIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allison Edwards Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,256 |
Karen Stoyanoff President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradley Pray Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandi Lester Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Swithin Lindbeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Lopez Director At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Imprenta Communication Group Implementation Services As Part Of The A | 6/29/23 | $161,190 |
People For Irvine Community Health Database And Call Center Services As Par | 6/29/23 | $222,170 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $188,911 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,146,480 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $528,915 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,162 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,864,306 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,263,285 |
Investment income | $8,332 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$92,466 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,043,457 |
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. | $141,555 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,856 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,122,591 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,939 |
Other employee benefits | $246,272 |
Payroll taxes | $182,673 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $427,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $197,579 |
Office expenses | $11,398 |
Information technology | $42,159 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,760 |
Travel | $5,826 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,628 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,415 |
Insurance | $20,010 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,784,103 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $382,147 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $797,679 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $155,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $501,637 |
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 | $61,646 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,485 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $45,810 |
Other assets | $365,020 |
Total assets | $2,357,424 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $339,643 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $53,795 |
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 | $388,042 |
Total liabilities | $781,480 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,339,553 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $236,391 |
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 | $2,357,424 |