Community Matters
- Assets
- $397.4k
- Revenue
- $987.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 11/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 68-0369720
Organization Overview
Community Matters is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Matters employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Matters 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 06/2021, Community Matters generated $987.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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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COMMUNITY MATTERS COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN THRIVE. COMMUNITY MATTERS FOCUSES ON POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE AND WAKING UP THE COURAGE IN YOUTH TO STAND UP FOR ONE ANOTHER, ERADICATE BULLYING BY ELIMINATING BYSTANDER INDIFFERENCE AND PROMOTING PEER TO PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOOL CLIMATE INITIATIVES- ENGAGE KEY EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS (ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH) IN SCHOOL CLIMATE IMPROVEMENTS INTENDED TO CREATE LONG-LASTING SYSTEMIC CHANGES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WHOLE SCHOOL CLIMATE AUDITS, ADMINISTRATIVE TRAININGS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS, PARENT WORKSHOPS, YOUTH SUMMITS, SSA TRAINING OF TRAINERS, AND PROGRAM CONSULTATION. KEY STRATEGIES OF THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDING: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND AUDITS, GROUP FACILITATION, TRAINER DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS AND STAKEHOLDER TRAININGS.
STUDENT-CENTERED, SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAMS- PEER TO PEER, BYSTANDER EDUCATION PROGRAMS; PROVEN EFFECTIVE AND SCIENTIFICALLY BASED [SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS IS LISTED IN SAMHSA'S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES]. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION AND ONGOING SUPPORT/MANAGEMENT OF SAFE SCHOOL AMBASSADORS (SSA) PROGRAMS, AS A LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO ADDRESS AN EVER GROWING AND EVOLVING NEED. AIMED AT PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AND BULLYING, IN ITS MANY FORMS, SSA ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS, K-12, AND REESTABLISHES SCHOOL AS A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
THE EVERY 15 MINUTES CAMPAIGN IS ON SITE SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH SAFETY, THE WE-2020 CAMPAIGN WAS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE MADE IN SANTA ROSA IS CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF SANTA ROSA STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erica Vogel Executive Director | 40 | $93,777 | |
Stephanie B Hess Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Davis Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Britney Urbanek Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Friedman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Bailey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $672,590 |
| Investment income | $106 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,591 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $987,399 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $93,778 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $512,473 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,102 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,330 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $152 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $650 |
| Information technology | $11,984 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,243 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $210 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $24,273 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,032,969 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,909 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,454 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,828 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,212 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,318 |
| Total assets | $397,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,046 |
| 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 | $316,839 |
| Total liabilities | $346,885 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $50,466 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Community Matters has recieved totaling $18,591.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Give Back Brands Foundation Pebble Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Mr And Mrs G Kirk Swingle Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $6,500 |
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Rolling Meadows, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Partners In Development Foundation Honolulu, HI | $6,037,007 | $19,233,237 |
Pasadena Center Operating Company Pasadena, CA | $155,500,535 | $24,244,402 |
Community Action Partnership Of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | $6,669,063 | $15,581,119 |
Ideoorg San Francisco, CA | $12,398,491 | $9,854,732 |
Reinvent Stockton Foundation Stockton, CA | $46,832,546 | $19,773,564 |
Project Access Inc Orange, CA | $2,961,540 | $13,042,187 |
East Los Angeles Community Union Los Angeles, CA | $130,392,954 | $16,987,947 |
Gamaliel Of California Santa Rosa, CA | $3,034,268 | $10,017,971 |
Downtown Santa Monica Inc Santa Monica, CA | $4,897,203 | $9,308,728 |
Resources For Community Development Berkeley, CA | $93,266,557 | $6,994,658 |
Lake Wildwood Association Penn Valley, CA | $30,720,187 | $8,953,678 |
Antelope Valley Partners For Health Lancaster, CA | $4,220,936 | $10,090,239 |