Valley Can
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 111
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 03/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 37-1450235
Organization Overview
Valley Can is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Valley Can employed 111 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valley Can 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, Valley Can generated $7.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Valley Can has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $2,055,141. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE REDUCTION OF AIR POLLUTION THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES ARE AIMED AT ENHANCING AWARENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES (ZEVS) AMONG DRIVERS AND RIDERS IN MARGINALIZED AND HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA. THESE ACTIVITIES INVOLVE DIRECT ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, FILLING INFORMATION GAPS, OVERCOMING BARRIERS, AND PRESENTING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPEDITE ZEV ADOPTION IN THESE COMMUNITIES.MOREOVER, VCAN HAS IMPLEMENTED A COUNTY-WIDE VEHICLE REPAIR PILOT PROGRAM IN NEVADA, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING AIR QUALITY ACROSS THE VALLEY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMISSION-RELATED VEHICLE REPAIRS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON ASSISTING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS WHO OWN HIGHLY POLLUTING VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, VCAN ADDRESSES THE SHORTAGE OF TRAINED ZEV TECHNICIANS BY EXPANDING ZEV MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS, SPECIFICALLY THOSE CATERING TO STUDENTS IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.TO FURTHER PROMOTE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH REGARDING LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARDS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM, VCAN IS ACTIVELY TARGETING EQUITY COMMUNITIES. THIS EFFORT INVOLVES INCREASING AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM BY USING UNCONVENTIONAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS TO ENGAGE WITH CUSTOMERS EFFECTIVELY.
TUNE IN AND TUNE UP: DUE TO COVID, SWITCHED FROM IN-PERSON EVENTS TO A PHONE BANK SYSTEM TO DISTRIBUTE TUNE IN AND TUNE UP VOUCHERS FOR UP TO $850 IN FREE EMISSIONS RELATED REPAIRS AT LOCAL STAR-CERTIFIED SMOG SHOPS. THE PROGRAM EFFICIENTLY CONVERTS PROGRAM FUNDS INTO QUANTIFIABLE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS. $1 MILLION IN TUNE IN & TUNE UP SPENDING PRODUCES 1,150 REPAIRS RESULTING IN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL REDUCTIONS OF 65 TONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE, 8.5 TONS OF HYDROCARBON AND 7 TONS OF NITROGEN OXIDE. TUNE IN & TUNE UP HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE AMONG THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE METHODS TO REDUCE VEHICLE EMISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA.
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: DUE TO COVID, SWITCHED TO A PHONE BANK SYSTEM WHICH ASSISTED VEHICLE OWNERS IN REPLACING OLD, HIGH EMITTING PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFFICIENT AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VEHICLES WITH A VARIETY OF INCENTIVES RANGING FROM $2,500 TO $9,500, DEPENDING ON THE INCOME LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPANT AND THE VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED OR LEASED. ALL VEHICLES REPLACED WERE DESTROYED AND RECYCLED TO ENSURE NO FUTURE OPERATION. INSTALLED HOME ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS FOR CUSTOMERS WHO BOUGHT PLUG-IN VEHICLES THROUGH THE CLEAN CARS 4 ALL PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Knox Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $232,000 |
Jose Marin Comm Outreach Mgr | 40 | $129,091 | |
Bryan Siudara Accounting Manager | 40 | $119,461 | |
Todd Ferrara President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Quintero Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dieter Schellenberg Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Now It Matters It Consulting | 6/29/23 | $157,500 |
Le Consulting Software Development | 6/29/23 | $192,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,382,376 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,380,297 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,762,673 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $7,852,759 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,771,911 |
| 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. | $232,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,133 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,676,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,609 |
| Other employee benefits | $154,910 |
| Payroll taxes | $236,637 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,921 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,561 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $764,730 |
| Advertising and promotion | $906,574 |
| Office expenses | $456,824 |
| Information technology | $54,880 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,976 |
| Travel | $319,462 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $296,846 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,891 |
| Insurance | $30,404 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,097,471 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $682,140 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,667,984 |
| 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 | $12,561 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $130,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,493,372 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,883,626 |
| 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 | $48,254 |
| Total liabilities | $1,931,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $128,605 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $432,887 |
| 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 | $2,493,372 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Valley Can has awarded $1,766,942 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COALITION FOR CLEAN AIR PURPOSE: Go-Biz | $50,000 |
CHARGE ACROSS TOWN PURPOSE: Ride and Drive | $71,702 |
ENV JUST COALITION FOR WATER PURPOSE: PGE Outreach | $55,000 |
LATINO & LATINA ROUNDABLE PURPOSE: Case Management (Go-Biz) | $15,000 |
LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Go-Biz | $1,406,540 |
MARITZ MOTIVATION PURPOSE: Go-Biz | $53,700 |