Policy Impact
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-4657870
Organization Overview
Policy Impact is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Policy Impact 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 12/2022, Policy Impact generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC DISBURSEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATION, AND OTHER ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH-SERVING AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO COORDINATE EDUCATION AND OTHER POLICY EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LED AN EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO HELP EDUCATE CALIFORNIANS ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDING OPERATIONS AT DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.
WE PARTICIPATED IN A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A TEAM OF LEGISLATIVE STAFF TO DEVELOP BIPARTISAN RELATIONSHIPS AND HAVE EDUCATIONAL OPPROTUNITIES WITH EXPERTS.
WE FISCALLY SPONSORED A PROJECT WITH A CROSS-IDEOLOGICAL NETWORK OF CIVIC LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS WHO MEET BIANNUALLY IN PERSON, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VIRTUALLY, TO DISCUSS THE CHALLENGES FACING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REVITALIZE OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A CONTRACT WITH A CROSS-IDEOLOGICAL LEARNING AND ACTION COMMUNITY FOR DONORS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. THIS PROJECT PRODUCED NUMEROUS REPORTS ABOUT DEMOCRACY, HOSTED MAJOR CONVENINGS FOR DEMOCRACY FUNDERS, AND HELPED EDUCATE PHILANTHROPY ABOUT INVESTING IN DEMOCRACY.
THE PROJECT'S EFFORTS AND GOALS WERE TO DETECT AND MITIGATE INSTANCES OF DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION AND ITS IMPACTS BY CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING: -EARLY INSIGHTS INTO THE DISINFORMATION LANDSCAPE PROVIDED TO CIVIL SOCIETY TO UNDERSTAND NARRATIVES THEY NEED TO COMBAT TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRUST IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.- LONG FORM INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS TO EXPOSE DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Dorfman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lionel C Johnson Board Treasurer & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Dunn Saratovsky Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $6,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies Program Services & Management Fees | 12/30/22 | $859,327 |
Lucas Public Affairs Inc Program Services | 12/30/22 | $735,292 |
Alethea Group Program Services | 12/30/22 | $573,748 |
The Brattle Group Inc Program Services | 12/30/22 | $350,000 |
Brainchild Creative Program Services | 12/30/22 | $224,293 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,582,596 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,582,596 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| 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 | $4,582,631 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $425,000 |
| 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. | $6,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $125,100 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,125 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,037,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,228 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $52,841 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,929 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,688,608 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,719,022 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $76 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $195,000 |
| 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 | $405 |
| 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 | $1,914,503 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $303,667 |
| 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 | $303,667 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,125 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,541,711 |
| 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 | $1,914,503 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Policy Impact has awarded $425,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $35,000 |
MORE IN COMMON PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $390,000 |