California Green Business Network
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 10/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 47-4059241
Organization Overview
California Green Business Network is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Green Business Network 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, California Green Business Network generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.7% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2020, California Green Business Network has awarded 113 individual grants totaling $2,647,086. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO BEST GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES TO PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN THEIR GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK LEADS THE STATE AND THE NATION IN WORKING WITH SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES TO CREATE A VIBRANT GREEN ECONOMY. LED BY A COALITION OF CITIES AND COUNTIES, WE CONTRIBUTE BY HELPING TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES HEALTHY AND MORE LIVABLE WHILE ALSO CONSERVING RESOURCES AND SAVING MONEY. CAGBN HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE AND IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INCENTIVES TO SAVE MONEY AND BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE. SINCE 1996 THE CAGBN HAS HELPED OVER 10,000 SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES (SBM'S) MAKE LASTING CHANGES AT THEIR PLACE OF WORK THAT BENEFIT THEIR BOTTOM LINE, THEIR EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, THE ALMOST 4,300 BUSINESSES WE HAVE CERTIFIED AS GREEN BUSINESSES HAVE STEADILY TURNED CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY GREEN. WE HAVE DESIGNED SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORKS FOR 30 BUSINESS SECTORS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Carr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Javier Saucedo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Nguyen Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Hentrich Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Ciesinski Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Segovia Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,841,382 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,035 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,844,417 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $377,111 |
| Investment income | $2,241 |
| 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 | $3,223,769 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,162,500 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,385 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,812,225 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,533 |
| Office expenses | $187 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $8,744 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,583 |
| All other expenses | $2,602 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,208,068 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $798,158 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $249,070 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $367,400 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $1,414,628 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,203 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,037,466 |
| 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 | $1,414,669 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$41 |
| 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 | $1,414,628 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Green Business Network has awarded $1,162,500 in support to 30 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BALANCED APPROACH PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $11,250 |
CITY OF CARLSBAD PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $37,500 |
CITY OF COSTA MESA PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $15,000 |
CITY OF GLENDALE PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $30,000 |
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $45,000 |
CITY OF HAWTHORNE PURPOSE: GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $45,000 |