Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Dba Napa Valley Community Foundation
Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Dba Napa Valley Community Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Napa Valley Community Foundation works side-by-side with local donors and nonprofits to tackle the most important challenges our Valley faces. We believe that a prosperous community rises from a strong foundation. Every day we gather generous hearts and bright minds to solve the problems that lie beneath the surface of this beautiful place we call home. Because when we harness the power of our collective generosity, we become a force for good – making life better for everyone in the Valley.
About
PROVIDED GRANTS TO MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS COVERING A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING YOUTH, HEALTH, FAMILY SERVICES, LEGAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES, FOOD, SHELTER, AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS, EDUCATION, RELIGION, THE ARTS AND DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY. ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS, NONPROFIT AND LOCAL LEADERS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR NAPA COUNTY. MANAGED A MULTI-YEAR CAMPAIGN TO CREATE NEW CITIZENS IN NAPA COUNTY CALLED THE ONE NAPA VALLEY INITIATIVE, WHICH IN THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD ENDING 6/30/19 PROVIDED LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND ESL CLASSES TO MORE THAN 6,600 RESIDENTS; HELPED 3,360 SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CITIZENSHIP AND OTHER IMMIGRATION BENEFITS TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT; AND ENABLED 1,261 PEOPLE TO BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE CALLED THE NAPA VALLEY HOUSING FUND, TO HELP CREATE AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS FOR THE VALLEY'S WORKFORCE AND ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS). DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/2019, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS WERE MADE TO SIZE AND SCOPE THE ADU MARKET IN NAPA AND SONOMA COUNTIES; CREATE TOOLS TO HELP HOMEOWNERS BUILD ADUS (A WORKBOOK, WEBSITE, AND COST CALCULATOR); AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL CITIES TO STREAMLINE APPROVAL PROCESSES. THE NAPA VALLEY DISASTER RELIEF FUND (DISASTER RELIEF FUND) WAS RE-ACTIVATED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AS A RESULT OF THE NAPA FIRE COMPLEX THAT BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2017. THE GOVERNOR DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF THE FIRES IN NAPA COUNTY ON OCTOBER 9, 2017, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARED A MAJOR DISASTER ON OCTOBER 10, 2017. THE DISASTER RELIEF FUND WAS ACTIVATED ON OCTOBER 10, 2017, FOLLOWING THAT DECLARATION. AS A RESULT OF THIS DISASTER, GRANTMAKING TO QUALIFIED NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE RELIEF, RECOVERY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN NAPA COUNTY, CONTINUED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019, THESE GRANTS PROVIDED RELIEF SERVICES LIKE COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES, DIRECT FINANCIAL AID TO APPROXIMATELY 140 RESIDENTS TO REPLACE ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS DESTROYED IN THE FIRES OR TO REPAIR OR REBUILD HOMES, AND RESILIENCY SERVICES, LIKE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EDUCATION TO HUNDREDS OF NAPA COUNTY RESIDENTS. GRANTS MADE ALSO INCLUDE SUPPORT OF THE NAPA VALLEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS (COAD), A NETWORK OF NONPROFIT, FAITH COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SECTOR GROUPS WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A DISASTER.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “To mobilize resources, promote philanthropy and provide leadership on vital community issues in napa county. we look for charitable projects that make a lasting difference. we commit our resources to these projects, and inspire others to do so, as well. we believe there is strength in numbers - that by working together, we can help more people more quickly than any one donor acting alone. we multiply the impact of individual givers, pooling resources for the common good in our community impact funds. we serve as a catalyst for positive change in napa county.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To mobilize resources, promote philanthropy and provide leadership on vital issues in napa county.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 3299 CLAREMONT WAY NO 4, NAPA, CA, 94558 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 10 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $8,573,245.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization pays $987,588 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $318,028 in fundraising expenses.
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