EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION

EIN 85-0941500 · Media & Communications (A30)

What they do

EMBARCADERO MEDIA FOUNDATION SEEKS to ENHANCE THE QUALITY of LIFE and PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BY SUPPORTING ACCURATE and PROFESSIONAL LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE of THE REGION, MAKING GRANTS to NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING NEEDED SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES to THE COMMUNITY; INCREASED IN-DEPTH and INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING; CONDUCTING PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS and FORUMS ON LOCAL ISSUES; and LITIGATING AGAINST AGENCIES THAT ARE NOT COMPLYING WITH CALIFORNIAS PUBLIC RECORDS ACT and OPEN MEETING LAWS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

68.14%of revenue went to mission work84.1% of expenses · Program services

0.46%of revenue went to fundraising0.6% of expenses

$81.06spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

12.46%of revenue went to management and office costs15.4% of expenses

$0.64in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

55.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $138,981 for CONNIE JO COTTON (MAJOR ACCNT. MNGR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$7,522,573

Mission workProgram services$5,126,22468.14% of revenue84.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$937,41412.46% of revenue15.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$34,3420.46% of revenue0.6% of expenses

Total expenses$6,097,98081.06% of revenue

The uncolored part of the ring is revenue above these reported expenses.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202484.1% mission

202398.3% mission

202299.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$7,522,573

Expenses$6,097,980

Annual surplus $1,424,593 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$5,126,224 · 84.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$937,414 · 15.4% of expenses

Fundraising$34,342 · 0.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$7,522,573

Expenses$6,097,980

Assets$3,873,704

Income$7,603,528

Contributions$4,150,788

Mission work (program services)$5,126,224

Fundraising$34,342

Grants given$2,428,808

Average grant$19,124

Management and general$937,414

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CONNIE JO COTTONMAJOR ACCNT. MNGR. · 40 hrs/week $138,981

ADAM DAWESPRESIDENT · 40 hrs/week $100,000

GINA CHANNELL WILCOXPRES. EAST BAY · 40 hrs/week $88,150

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

CONNIE JO COTTONMAJOR ACCNT. MNGR.

ADAM DAWESPRESIDENT

GINA CHANNELL WILCOXPRES. EAST BAY

WILLIAM JOHNSONCHAIRMAN

SHERRY LISTGARTENDIRECTOR

PASTOR PAUL BAINSDIRECTOR

MICHAEL NAARSEC & TREASURER

MARA OOMMENDIRECTOR

LANCE CONNDIRECTOR

KORT VAN BRONKHORSTDIRECTOR

JOHN SENSIBADIRECTOR

JEFF KLEINDIRECTOR

GINA DALMADIRECTOR

ESTHER WOJCICKIDIRECTOR

DEBORAH MCKEEHANDIRECTOR

CHRIS TUCHERDIRECTOR

BRUCE GEEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2020
Location: 2345 YALE ST FL 1, PALO ALTO, CA 94306
County: Santa Clara
In care of: Adam Dawes
Primary officer: Adam Dawes, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailpublisher@EmbarcaderoMediaFoundation.org Phone(650) 326-8210

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BREGANTE COMPANY LLP CPAS
NTEE classification: Media & Communications (A30)
IRS tax category: Media & Communications
Grant-giving organization: Yes