Pico California is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pico California employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pico California 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 12/2023, Pico California generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Pico California has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $3,947,658. 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:
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FOUNDED IN 1994 AS A FISCALLY-SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL FAITH IN ACTION NETWORK AND SPUN OFF AS AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 NONPROFIT IN 2021 ALONG WITH THE 501C4 PICO CALIFORNIA ACTION FUND, WE ARE A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT, THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, BUILDS POWER ACROSS RACE, FAITH, AND CLASS WITH CONGREGATIONS AND FAITH-BASED, SPIRITUALLY-ROOTED INDIVIDUALS WHO TAKE ACTION FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN TOTAL IN 2023, AT PICO CALIFORNIA WE:- CONDUCTED 80 RESEARCH ACTIONS WITH 48 LEGISLATORS- ORGANIZED 11 LOCAL PUBLIC ACTIONS WITH 1,449 ATTENDEES- MADE 6,053 TOTAL CALLS TO LEGISLATORS- CONTACTED 14,098 VOTERS- FACILITATED 155 LOCAL ORGANIZING TEAMS- REACHED 667,126 UNIQUE VIEWERS AND CREATED 2,680,354 IMPRESSIONS WITH OUR COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS- VIDEO VIEWS: 82,390- NEW SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS: 2,046- NEW EMAIL AND TEXT SIGNUPS: 12,144- GRASSROOTS FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: 275- PRESS COVERAGE: TEN MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETSWE ESTIMATE THAT OUR HOME IS SACRED POLICY PRIORITIES PASSED INTO LAW WILL BENEFIT OVER TWO MILLION CALIFORNIANS BY CLOSING COMMON EVICTION LOOPHOLES, INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND PREVENTING EVICTIONS DUE TO NUISANCE ORDINANCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Mckellar Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $182,858 |
Stephanie Gut Formation Dir. | Officer | 40 | $152,647 |
Eddie Carmona Campaign Dir. | Officer | 40 | $152,752 |
Anthony Gamblin COO | Officer | 40 | $132,638 |
Calvin Abbasi Communications Dir | 40 | $110,509 | |
Jeremy Ziskind Sr. Fund Dev. Mgr | 40 | $107,526 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Guerrerro Strategies Strategic Development | 12/30/23 | $126,250 |
Noble Accounting Llc Accounting Service | 12/30/23 | $124,136 |
Hilton La Hotel To Host Events | 12/30/23 | $123,415 |
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 | $2,672,161 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,672,161 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $167,665 |
Investment income | $160,589 |
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 | $3,000,415 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,184,688 |
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. | $874,695 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $296,441 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,049,377 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,889 |
Other employee benefits | $118,434 |
Payroll taxes | $122,676 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,765 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $130,886 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $963,980 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,844 |
Office expenses | $152,493 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $106,830 |
Travel | $502,828 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $107,432 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $26,001 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,736,651 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,250 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,041,250 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,150,000 |
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 | $31,806 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $62,271 |
Total assets | $17,451,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,650 |
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 | $62,271 |
Total liabilities | $257,921 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,214,299 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,979,357 |
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 | $17,451,577 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pico California has awarded $2,184,688 in support to 16 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AAPI FOR CIVIC EMPOWERMENT EF PURPOSE: Voter outreach | $73,959 |
ACCE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Voter outreach | $96,257 |
COALITION FOR HUMANE IMMIGRAN PURPOSE: Voter outreach | $72,812 |
CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS PURPOSE: Voter outreach | $40,000 |
FAITH IN ACTION BAY AREA PURPOSE: General Operating | $275,000 |
FAITH IN ACTION EAST BAY PURPOSE: General Operating | $246,620 |