Civic Intelligence

Pollen Initiative

EIN 92-2619177 • 501(c)3 • Sacramento, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Pollen Initiatives mission is to cultivate media centers inside prisons so that incarcerated people can tell their own stories and influence public understanding of the criminal justice system. Through programs such as the San Quentin News the CCWF Media Center and Paper Trail publication and in-prison film and journalism training Pollen equips incarcerated individuals with professional reporting and multimedia skills. These activities foster dialogue empower system-impacted voices and create sustainable platforms for humanizing and reforming how society views incarceration.

1401 21st St Ste RSacramento, CA 95811

https: polleninitiative.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

28th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

$182,291

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Liabilities

$26,380

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$155,911

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

$399,669

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$452,639

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Net Income

-$52,970

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2025: $182,291Liabilities 2025: $26,380Net Assets 2025: $155,9112025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$182,291
Liabilities$26,380
Net Assets$155,911
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2025: $399,669Expenses 2025: $452,639Net Income 2025: -$52,9702025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$399,669
Expenses$452,639
Net Income-$52,970
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$182,291
Liabilities
$26,380
Net assets
$155,911
Revenue
$399,669
Expenses
$452,639
Net income
-$52,970
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.82$0.26$1.56$4.00$4.53$0.53
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 2, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$405,919
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Pollen Initiatives mission is to cultivate media centers inside prisons so that incarcerated people can tell their own stories and influence public understanding of the criminal justice system. Through programs such as the San Quentin News the CCWF Media Center and Paper Trail publication and in-prison film and journalism training Pollen equips incarcerated individuals with professional reporting and multimedia skills. These activities foster dialogue empower system-impacted voices and create sustainable platforms for humanizing and reforming how society views incarceration.

Pollen Initiatives mission is to cultivate media centers inside prisons so that incarcerated people can tell their own stories and inform public understanding of the criminal justice system. Through programs such as the San Quentin News the CCWF Media Center and Paper Trail publication and in-prison film and journalism training Pollen equips incarcerated individuals with professional reporting and multimedia skills. These activities foster dialogue empower system-impacted voices and create sustainable platforms for humanizing and reforming how society views incarceration.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$104,040$169,768▲ $65,728
Accounts Receivable$124,981$4,393▼ $120,588
Intangible Assets$0$3,582▲ $3,582
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,556$2,948▲ $1,392
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,600$1,600→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$232,177$182,291▼ $49,886
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,296$26,380▲ $3,084
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$23,296$26,380▲ $3,084
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$208,881$155,911▼ $52,970
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$208,881$155,911▼ $52,970
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$232,177$182,291▼ $49,886
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kate McQueenEditorial Director
Jesse VasquezJesse Vasquez Executive Director
Veronica RoseboroughCommunications Coordinator
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$357,506
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$42,163
All Other Contributions
$276,620
Change in Net Assets
$-52,970
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$223,939
Other Expenses$217,900
Total Fundraising Expense$72,653
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,800
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$143,657$27,897$52,385$223,939
Office Expenses$133,769$726$0$134,495
Fees for Services Other$19,686$396$0$20,082
Travel$14,558$0$1,300$15,858
Occupancy$9,468$0$3,376$12,844
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$10,800$10,800
Information Technology$8,446$1,054$0$9,500
Fees for Services Accounting$1,741$7,500$0$9,241
Conferences and Meetings$7,122$0$0$7,122
Advertising$249$0$4,792$5,041
Insurance$0$2,060$0$2,060
Other Expenses$87$1,570$0$1,657
Total Functional Expenses$338,783$41,203$72,653$452,639
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$48,413
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,800
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,250
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Inside Scoop 2024$48,413$48,413$0$48,413
Total Events$48,413$48,413$6,250$42,163
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“We keep quarterly meeting minutes and review at each subsequent meetings to make sure that all action items are completed in accordance decisions.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“We require all the employees to self disclose any personal or transactional relationship that they have with the board members if it is going to influence any decisions that will result in monetary compensation.”

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“We post on the websites.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pollen Initiative
EIN
92-2619177
Address
1401 21ST ST STE R, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811

Signing Officer

Name
Jesse Vasquez
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4153169743
Signed
2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jesse Vasquez
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0In 2024 Pollen Initiative launched the first full media center inside a U.S. womens prison at the Central California Womens Facility CCWF. Through a 16-week journalism guild and ongoing editorial mentorship incarcerated women receive hands-on training in writing editing and ethical reporting. The centers flagship publication Paper Trail circulates inside the prison and to outside audiences amplifying the voices of incarcerated women and bringing attention to issues such as family separation health care and reentry. This program expands Pollens core mission to a new population empowering participants with communication skills and a lasting professional portfolio.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Pollen Initiative supports Wall City a documentary arts magazine created by San Quentin News writers and operates an in-prison film training program. Participants learn storyboarding camera work editing and production ethics creating short films and multimedia projects that document life inside. These opportunities provide professional creative skills foster self-expression and give the broader public an authentic visual record of prison conditions and personal transformation.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Pollen Initiative revived the historic American Penal Press Contest to recognize excellence in prison journalism nationwide. First held from 1965 to 1991 the contest now accepts submissions from incarcerated reporters and prison newspapers across the country awarding prizes in categories such as investigative reporting feature writing and visual storytelling. By celebrating best practices and elevating outstanding work the contest builds professional standards inspires innovation and strengthens a national network of incarcerated journalists dedicated to credible and reform-minded reporting.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1To scale its impact Pollen Initiative is developing the Pollen Playbook a practical guide for launching incarcerated-led media centers in correctional facilities nationwide. The playbook distills lessons from years of on-the-ground experience into a replicable framework covering training curriculum editorial standards and operational logistics. Coupled with ongoing mentorship and infrastructure support for new and existing prison newsrooms this initiative ensures that incarcerated voices can be heard well beyond the organizations direct program sites.
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