Nonprofit · EIN 36-4657870
CONTINA IMPACT
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,662,768 | $13,544,406 | $8,118,362 | $14,041,305 | $1,861,715 | $12,179,590 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,777,043 | $4,326,651 | $2,450,392 | $4,416,046 | $354,818 | $4,061,228 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $4,582,631 | $3,688,608 | $894,023 | $1,914,503 | $303,667 | $1,610,836 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,440,180
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $222,588
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,952,546
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,516
- Accounting fees
- $84,054
- Travel
- $62,720
- Program services (functional)
- $13,191,711
- Management and general (functional)
- $352,695
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,416,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,041,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,861,715
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,179,590
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $860,100
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,319,490
- Gross receipts
- $21,662,768
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI DUNN SARATOVSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $12,000 |
| AARON DORFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIONEL C JOHNSON | BOARD TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI DUNN SARATOVSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $11,500 |
| AARON DORFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIONEL C JOHNSON | BOARD TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI DUNN SARATOVSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $6,000 |
| AARON DORFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIONEL C JOHNSON | BOARD TREASURER & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 595 MARKET ST STE 820, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-2855
- In care of
- % JAY SCHENIRER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KARI SARATOVSKY, 127 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710
- Signed the 990
- KARI SARATOVSKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (510) 841-4123
- Return prepared by
- GILBERT CPAS
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC DISBURSEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATION, AND OTHER ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH-SERVING AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO COORDINATE EDUCATION AND OTHER POLICY EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- GUARDIAN FUND: THE GUARDIAN FUND HAS INVESTED IN LEGAL, SECURITY, CYBERSECURITY, ANDCRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WORK FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO CAME UNDER THREAT FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.DEMOCRACY COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE & FUND:THE DEMOCRACY COMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE AND FUND PROJECT BUILDS DURABLE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR LIBERAL DEMOCRACY AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON FIELD COORDINATION, THE PROVISION OF SHARED RESOURCES SUCH AS PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF A POOLED DONOR FUND.DEMOCRACY FUNDERS NETWORK:WE FISCALLY SPONSORED A PROJECT THAT SERVES AS A LEARNING AND ACTION COMMUNITY FOR DONORS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. THAT PROJECT HELD A MAJOR CONVENING OF DONORS FROM ACROSS THE IDEOLOGICAL SPECTRUM TO DISCUSS HOW TO ENSURE DEMOCRACY DELIVERS FOR THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, AND IT ADVISED FUNDERS ON THEIR PHILANTHROPIC STRATEGIES AND GRANTMAKING IN THE DEMOCRACY SPACE.Expenses $5,604,502 · grants $5,520,000
- A NEWER PROJECT OF POLICY IMPACT, THE DEMOCRACY COMMUNICATIONS FUND SERVES ASA POOLED DONOR FUND THAT INVESTS IN RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS WORK TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR U.S. DEMOCRACY, WITH AN INITIAL FOCUS ON BUILDING TRUST IN ELECTIONS.Expenses $2,786,176 · grants $2,457,546
- WE FISCALLY SPONSORED A PROJECT WITH A CROSS-IDEOLOGICAL NETWORK OF CIVIC LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS WHO MEET BIANNUALLY IN PERSON, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VIRTUALLY, TO DISCUSS THE CHALLENGES FACING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REVITALIZE OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A CONTRACT WITH A CROSS-IDEOLOGICAL LEARNING AND ACTION COMMUNITY FOR DONORS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. THIS PROJECT PRODUCED NUMEROUS REPORTS ABOUT DEMOCRACY, HOSTED MAJOR CONVENINGS FOR DEMOCRACY FUNDERS, AND HELPED EDUCATE PHILANTHROPY ABOUT INVESTING IN DEMOCRACY.Expenses $2,513,719 · grants $900,000
- DEMOCRACY SOS IS A MULTI-PRONGED PROACTIVE INTERVENTION SUPPORTING NEWSROOMS IN ADVANCING DEMOCRACY. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WORKING IN JOURNALISM TO ADJUST, IMPROVE AND EVEN RE-IMAGINE HOW THEY SERVE AND EMPOWER A FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY. THE PROJECT BRINGS TOGETHER INITIATIVES, TRAINING AND RESOURCES FROM PARTNERS, COLLABORATORS AND ACROSS THE FIELD.Expenses $654,943
- ONE OF OUR PROJECTS PROVIDED EARLY DETECTION AND EARLY WARNING INSIGHTS TO CIVIL SOCIETY, ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS WORKING IN THE ELECTION FIELD IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EARLY DETECTION OF DISINFORMATION NARRATIVES AND THREATS OF VIOLENCE. THIS ABILITY ALLOWED FOR COMMUNICATORS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY DETECT AND MITIGATE THESE TYPES OF THREATS. THIS PROJECT DEVELOPED DEEP DIVE REPORTS INTO THE DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION LANDSCAPE, WITH THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE REPORTS PUBLIC.Expenses $638,020
- WE PARTICIPATED IN A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A TEAM OF LEGISLATIVE STAFF TO DEVELOP BIPARTISAN RELATIONSHIPS AND HAVE EDUCATIONAL OPPROTUNITIES WITH EXPERTS.Expenses $193,400
- DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, DIALOGUE, AND SOCIAL IMPACT. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDED PROGRAMS SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING THAT BRIDGE DIVIDES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS, AND COLLABORATIONS THAT EXPAND COLLEGE ACCESS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS. OTHER SPONSORED EFFORTS EMPOWERED VETERANS TO ADVANCE DEMOCRATIC VALUES, FOSTERED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, AND CREATED PUBLIC FORUMS AND PODCASTS HIGHLIGHTING EMPATHY, INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROJECTS STRENGTHEN CIVIC LIFE, ENCOURAGE INFORMED DISCOURSE, AND BUILD PATHWAYS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS AND SHARED UNDERSTANDING ACROSS COMMUNITIES.Expenses $800,951 · grants $75,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4657870
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,041,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,662,768
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,777,043 | $4,326,651 | $4,416,046 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,582,631 | $3,688,608 | $1,914,503 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about CONTINA IMPACT
- What is the EIN of CONTINA IMPACT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONTINA IMPACT is 36-4657870.
- Is CONTINA IMPACT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CONTINA IMPACT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONTINA IMPACT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CONTINA IMPACT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONTINA IMPACT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CONTINA IMPACT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARI SARATOVSKY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONTINA IMPACT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,000 (KARI DUNN SARATOVSKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CONTINA IMPACT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $21,662,768, expenses of $13,544,406 and total assets of $14,041,305 at year end.
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