Tides Advocacy
- Assets
- $51.0m
- Revenue
- $89.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 501
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3153687
Organization Overview
Tides Advocacy is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2022, Tides Advocacy employed 501 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tides Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Tides Advocacy generated $89.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $91.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.7% per year over the past 5 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 2018, Tides Advocacy has awarded 590 individual grants totaling $106,586,539. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF TIDES ADVOCACY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORTS, THROUGH ADVOCACY AND GRANTMAKING, INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO BRIDGE BOUNDARIES AND SUSTAIN INVESTMENT IN SOCIAL CHANGE. OUR PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE: PROMOTING EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SHARED PROSPERITY; IMPROVING AND PROTECTING HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; AND ADVANCING DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Meade Ed, Fl Rights Restoration Coalition | 40 | $276,740 | |
Cristine Soto Deberry Ed, Prosecutors Alliance Of Ca Action | 40 | $217,707 | |
Carlissia Graham President, New Media Ventures | 40 | $230,248 | |
Romilda Avila President & CEO / Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $221,918 |
Jessica Salinas Cio, New Media Ventures | 40 | $201,944 | |
Sihle-Tina Dinani Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $188,689 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pure Spectrum Online Market Research-sample/poll | 12/30/22 | $737,328 |
Base Builder Llc Peo Services For Campaign Staff | 12/30/22 | $4,065,470 |
Switchboard Public Benefit Corp Data Analytics And Messaging | 12/30/22 | $643,880 |
Hard Knocks Strategy Llc Peo Services For Campaign Staff | 12/30/22 | $520,897 |
Dave Binder Research Inc Online And Phone Surveys | 12/30/22 | $453,480 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $85,487,330 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $253,425 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $85,487,330 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,525,968 |
| Investment income | $77,311 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $36,492 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,223 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $89,227,147 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,831,395 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $232,614 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $497,994 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,008,995 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,008,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,064,167 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $604,341 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,809,674 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,090,115 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $717,054 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $97,740 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $329,020 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,399,229 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,272,262 |
| Information technology | $577,766 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,569,992 |
| Travel | $2,341,509 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $663,474 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $379,725 |
| All other expenses | $70,756 |
| Total functional expenses | $91,400,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,550,633 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,221,110 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,481,563 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,173 |
| 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 | $45,726 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $120,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $425,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,143,171 |
| Total assets | $51,047,001 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,312,171 |
| Grants payable | $182,000 |
| 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 | $1,069,221 |
| Total liabilities | $7,563,392 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,977,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,505,661 |
| 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 | $51,047,001 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tides Advocacy has awarded $24,766,121 in support to 179 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
1000 WOMEN STRONG INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140,000 |
ACCELERATE ACTION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
1HOOD POWER PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
ACTION ST LOUIS POWER PROJECT PURPOSE: DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY; HEALTHY DEMOCRACY | $100,000 |
ACTION TOGETHER NEPA INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
ACTIVATE 48 INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |