Tides Center
- Assets
- $323.4m
- Revenue
- $233.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,365
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 01/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-3213100
Organization Overview
Tides Center is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tides Center employed 1,365 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tides Center 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, Tides Center generated $233.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $307.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 9 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 Center has awarded 2,538 individual grants totaling $574,178,183. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TIDES CENTER SUPPORTS SOCIAL CHANGE LEADERS, CONNECTS DIVERSE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND FACILITATES SOLUTIONS THAT COME DIRECTLY FROM COMMUNITIES HISTORICALLY DENIED POWER BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING, AND GRANTMAKING SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EQUITY: WITHIN OUR LARGEST AREA OF IMPACT, TIDES' FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS WORK MULTILATERALLY TO CREATE MORE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR COMMUNITIES HISTORICALLY DENIED POWER. PROJECTS FOCUS ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC EQUITY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, AND INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. SEVERAL PROGRAMS ALSO WORK TO END HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES. OTHERS ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES SUCH AS THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
TIDES CENTER, THROUGH ITS FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS, ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES AND CAUSES TO ADVANCE TIDES' MISSION TO RESTORE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC POWER TO COMMUNITIES HISTORICALLY DENIED IT.
EDUCATION: IN 2023, TIDES PROJECTS ENRICHED THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH AND ADULTS LIVING IN LOCAL, UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES, FOCUSING ON AREAS SUCH AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ARTS EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND STEM. INTERNATIONALLY, TIDES PROJECTS PROVIDED TRAINING IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS. OTHER TIDES PROJECTS INSTITUTED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT RANGED FROM ADVOCATING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO OFFERING ADULT EDUCATION AND CAREER SUPPORT TO EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF THE ARTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
ENVIRONMENT: IN 2023, TIDES PROJECTS WORKED IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES. PROGRAMS WORKED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING LOW-INCOME, MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS TO SPEARHEAD CAMPAIGNS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE. TIDES PROJECTS ADVOCATED FOR A MORE JUST, CLEAN, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD FROM A VARIETY OF PERSPECTIVES; FROM REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL MERCURY EXPOSURE TO DEVELOPING REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, AND ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY TO SUPPORTING THE FARM-TO-SCHOOL FOOD MOVEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Fernandez Director, Chair (thru 11/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Regina Jackson Director, Chair (from 11/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Antoinette Klatzky Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl D Alston Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dylan Orr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward G Lloyd Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Raise For Good Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $3,425,113 |
Steady Platform Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $25,697,000 |
Community Financial Resources Consulting | 12/30/23 | $1,265,815 |
Bay Area Community Services Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $774,037 |
Michigan Assoc Of Intermediate Scho Consulting | 12/30/23 | $1,101,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,129,399 |
| Related organizations | $4,676,136 |
| Government grants | $35,365,170 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,260,814 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,194,453 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,431,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,630,934 |
| Investment income | $7,100,659 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,022 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$512,088 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$391,066 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $233,730,257 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $74,837,331 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $34,050 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,622,799 |
| 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 | $85,957,357 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,667,474 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,713,139 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,588,327 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $541,918 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,356 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,172,009 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $136,668 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,221,205 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,362,500 |
| Office expenses | $2,140,111 |
| Information technology | $2,089,827 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,783,107 |
| Travel | $8,971,908 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,038 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $531,973 |
| Insurance | $1,446,381 |
| All other expenses | $26,508,813 |
| Total functional expenses | $307,289,944 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,243,713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $62,475,353 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,491,910 |
| 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 | $430,544 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $677,944 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $137,428,728 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,667,562 |
| Total assets | $323,415,754 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,041,089 |
| Grants payable | $11,264,536 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,268,516 |
| 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 | $5,037,430 |
| Total liabilities | $30,611,571 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $95,316,701 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $197,487,482 |
| 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 | $323,415,754 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tides Center has awarded $92,957,230 in support to 373 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
100 BLACK MEN IN CHICAGO INC PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $30,000 |
501 BOYLSTON STREET TENANT LLC PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $11,025 |
548 CAPITAL PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $50,000 |
401 STATE STREET WBU LLC PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $15,195,000 |
ABC PILSEN PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $30,000 |
ACT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $6,389 |