Embarcadero Media Foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Embarcadero Media Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EMBARCADER MEDIA FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BY: MAKING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING NEEDED SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY; SUPPORTING ACCURATE AND PROFESSIONAL NEWS COVERAGE OF THE REGION, ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST, THROUGH IN-DEPTH AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING; CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND FORUMS ON LOCAL ISSUES; AND LITIGATING AGAINST AGENCIES THAT ARE NOT COMPLYING WITH CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AND OPEN MEETING LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SOLE ACTIVE PROGRAM OF THE EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION IN 2021 WAS ITS HOLIDAY FUND CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COMMUNITIES OF PALO ALTO, EAST PALO ALTO, MOUNTAIN VIEW, MENLO PARK AND REDWOOD CITY. THE CAMPAIGN RAISES MONEY FROM INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND THEN WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO MAKE GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT APPLY FOR GRANTS. THE CAMPAIGN RAISES MOST OF ITS FUNDS BETWEEN OCTOBER AND JANUARY. THIS YEAR EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION GRANTED TO THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SVCF) ALL OF THE FUNDS RAISED AS OF MID-DECEMBER ($577,808) AND SVCF RE-GRANTED THE FUNDS (PLUS THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS THAT WERE DONATED IN EARLY 2023) TO 106 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN APRIL, 2023 IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORTED A WIDE VARIETY OF AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR REGION, RANGING FROM SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS, TUTORING AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OR REMEDIAL PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES, CULTURAL AND ARTS PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AT COMMUNITY OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Klein Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Carol Melamed Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Lance Conn Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Simone Coxe Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
William Johnson Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Naar Secretary & Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $630,579 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $630,579 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $93 |
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 | $630,672 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $577,808 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,286 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $882 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $580,976 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,149 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
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 | $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 | $157,149 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,000 |
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 | $100,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,149 |
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 | $157,149 |