Civic Intelligence

The Protect Our Communities Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-4311106

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 17, 2021

Organization Profilewww.protectourcommunities.org
PO Box 1809Laguna Beach, CA 92652

(949) 230-4237

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-163%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$134,551

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 49.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets30th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,416,431

Down $400,438 (-14%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$2,372,321

Down $429,715 (-15%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$44,110

Up $29,277 (+197%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$271,125

Down $121,230 (-31%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$713,525

Down $72,482 (-9.2%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$442,400

Down $48,748 (-12%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $2,317,074Liabilities 2014: $7,153Net Assets 2014: $2,309,9212014Assets 2015: $2,233,216Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,233,2162015Assets 2016: $1,705,744Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,705,7442016Assets 2017: $1,600,896Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,600,8962017Assets 2018: $3,206,983Liabilities 2018: $11,295Net Assets 2018: $3,195,6882018Assets 2019: $2,816,869Liabilities 2019: $14,833Net Assets 2019: $2,802,0362019Assets 2020: $2,416,431Liabilities 2020: $44,110Net Assets 2020: $2,372,3212020Assets 2021: $2,121,587Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,121,5872021Assets 2022: $2,139,187Liabilities 2022: $5,125Net Assets 2022: $2,134,0622022Assets 2023: $2,255,971Liabilities 2023: $258Net Assets 2023: $2,255,7132023Assets 2024: $2,034,103Liabilities 2024: $102Net Assets 2024: $2,034,0012024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,416,431
Liabilities$44,110
Net Assets$2,372,321
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $218,398Expenses 2014: $657,904Net Income 2014: -$439,5062014Revenue 2015: $261,633Expenses 2015: $338,338Net Income 2015: -$76,7052015Revenue 2016: $225,803Expenses 2016: $753,275Net Income 2016: -$527,4722016Revenue 2017: $396,316Expenses 2017: $501,164Net Income 2017: -$104,8482017Revenue 2018: $2,152,177Expenses 2018: $557,385Net Income 2018: $1,594,7922018Revenue 2019: $392,355Expenses 2019: $786,007Net Income 2019: -$393,6522019Revenue 2020: $271,125Expenses 2020: $713,525Net Income 2020: -$442,4002020Revenue 2021: $661,458Expenses 2021: $912,312Net Income 2021: -$250,8542021Revenue 2022: $892,195Expenses 2022: $877,985Net Income 2022: $14,2102022Revenue 2023: $877,047Expenses 2023: $757,131Net Income 2023: $119,9162023Revenue 2024: $834,563Expenses 2024: $1,056,275Net Income 2024: -$221,7122024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$271,125
Expenses$713,525
Net Income-$442,400
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 17, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$275,102
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect rural communities and backcountry land in san diego county, while providing solutions for san diego's future energy needs through local generation and distribution of clean renewable energy.the mission of the protect our communities foundation is to protect rural communities and natural resources in southern california and northern baja california from unnecessary and harmful industrial energy projects and to advance smart energy solutions.

The protect our communities foundation defends communities and nature in san diego and imperial counties, in southern california and northern baja california. We advance better energy and environmnetal

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$2,802,036$2,372,321▼ $429,715
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$1,956,500$1,956,381▼ $119
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$413,577$403,645▼ $9,932
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,364$53,878▲ $47,514
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$440,428$2,527▼ $437,901
Total Assets$2,816,869$2,416,431▼ $400,438
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$44,110▲ $44,110
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,833$0▼ $14,833
Total Liabilities$14,833$44,110▲ $29,277
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,802,036$2,372,321▼ $429,715
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,816,869$2,416,431▼ $400,438

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$360,645$26,709$149,167
Land$43,000-$17,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melinda DickersonGeneral CounselFT$134,551$134,551
Tyson SiegleExecutive DirectorFT$114,419$114,419
Bill PowersDirector, SecretaryPT$77,333$77,333

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dennis TrafecantyDirector, President
Loretta LynchDirector
Meli PintoDirector
Michael PintoDirector, Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Shute Mihaly WeinbergerLegal396 HAYES STREET, San Francisoco, CA 94102$179,269
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$50,000
Program Service Revenue
$54,950
Investment Income
$165,505
Other Revenue
$670
All Other Contributions
$50,000
Change in Net Assets
$-442,400
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$442,013
Other Expenses$271,512
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$255,893$0$0$255,893
Fees for Services Legal$181,013$0$0$181,013
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$150,233$0$0$150,233
Fees for Services Lobbying$30,000$0$0$30,000
Office Expenses$0$20,573$0$20,573
Payroll Taxes$20,059$0$0$20,059
Insurance$0$17,671$0$17,671
Other Employee Benefits$15,828$0$0$15,828
Depreciation Depletion$9,932$0$0$9,932
All Other Expenses$0$4,706$0$4,706
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,996$0$2,996
Conferences and Meetings$1,132$0$0$1,132
Other Expenses$0$23$0$23
Total Functional Expenses$665,716$47,809$0$713,525
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Payroll Protection Prog Loan$44,110
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Protect Our Communities Foundation
EIN
26-4311106
Phone
9492304237
Address
PO BOX 1809, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652

Signing Officer

Name
Michael J Pinto
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9492304237
Signed
2021-05-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael J Pinto
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Christine Catalina Tax Advisor Inc
Address
2015 MAIN STE F, JULIAN, CA 92036
Preparer
Christine Catalina Ea
Phone
7607651050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Draft of form 990 is forwarded by cpa/accountant to organization's treasurer and board member for review/approval. It is emailed to all board member for review/approval at a scheduled board meeting.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“Available upon request through the organization's website, u.s. Dept of justice and california secretary of state website. Tax returns are also available through third party websites”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Available upon request through the organization's website”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“As part of annual presentation to the board a non profit attorney reviews the conflict of interest policy. Board members and employees attest and sign policy document.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“1 couple of board members are married, 1 serves as officer & 1 as regular board member”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ENGAGE IN GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS, AS PART OF FOUNDATION'S WORK IN COALITION WITH NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO STOP DESTRUCTIVE AND UNNEEDED ENERGY PROJECTS.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,416,431
Liabilities
$44,110
Net assets
$2,372,321
Revenue
$271,125
Expenses
$713,525
Net income
-$442,400
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.03$0.83$1.06$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.00$2.26$0.88$0.76$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.01$2.13$0.89$0.88$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.00$2.12$0.66$0.91$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$0.04$2.37$0.27$0.71$0.44
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.82$0.01$2.80$0.39$0.79$0.39
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.01$3.20$2.15$0.56$1.59
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.60$0.40$0.50$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.00$1.71$0.23$0.75$0.53
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.00$2.23$0.26$0.34$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.01$2.31$0.22$0.66$0.44