Nonprofit · EIN 87-2189871
PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,051,039 | $6,958,461 | $2,092,578 | $3,874,706 | $733,476 | $3,141,230 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,087,365 | $1,794,993 | $292,372 | $1,554,913 | $506,261 | $1,048,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,985,290
- Program service revenue
- $7,023,802
- Investment income
- $41,947
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,254,235
- Other salaries and wages
- $360,472
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,718,702
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,334
- Accounting fees
- $72,112
- Travel
- $145,929
- Program services (functional)
- $6,198,895
- Management and general (functional)
- $759,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,554,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,874,706
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $733,476
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,141,230
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,388,481
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $752,749
- Gross receipts
- $9,051,039
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Briscoe | Consultant | 60 | $427,500 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Metcalfe | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $227,083 | $32,143 |
| Kofi Taha | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $216,000 | $0 |
| Macheo Payne | Director of JSIY | 50 | $175,269 | $36,240 |
| Shani Boykin | Director of MH&W | 40 | $125,000 | $8,209 |
| Reed Connell | consultant | 8 | $90,000 | $0 |
| Terry Locke | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $2,500 | $0 |
| John O Niles | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Vilna Bashi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurel Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Metcalfe | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $156,410 |
| Kofi Taha | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $15,000 |
| John O Niles | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Vilna Bashi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laurel Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Locke | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shakira Gonzalez Pena | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 COLD SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108-1016
- In care of
- % JEFF METCALFE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 801 Cold Springs Road, Santa Barbara CA 93108
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jeffrey Metcalfe, 801 Cold Spring Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jeff Metcalfe, 801 Cold Springs Road, Santa Barbara CA 93108
- Signed the 990
- Jeffrey Metcalfe, President & CEO
- Phone
- (510) 387-7518
- Website
- publicworksalliance.org
- Return prepared by
- For Purpose Law Group
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-2189871 or by the name PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To create stronger, more equitable public systems by shifting agency and power to marginalized communities within the safety net systems that are intended to serve.
Program accomplishments
- EMS Corps CA: EMS Corps is a national model for helping mitigate a crisis-level shortage of EMS workers while providing career pathways to young people who face barriers to employment. EMS Corps combines rigorous EMT training with robust wraparound support (counseling, coaching, mentorship, monthly stipend, and job placement) in a 5 month, cohort-based program (20 per cohort, aged 18-26, facing barriers to careers in EMS, allied health & fire). In 2024, we supported the development of 11 training locations in CA and trained approximately 250 people.Expenses $3,926,797 · revenue $4,654,890
- California Children's Trust: CCT is an FSP of PWA, with a mission to reimagine behavioral health supports for California children and youth. In 2024, CCT developed and distributed information and resources to highlight promising practices.Expenses $1,412,071 · revenue $1,346,049
- Nexus: PWA's Nexus project supports California counties in improving the performance and sustainability of services to children and families. In 2024, PWA worked with four counties to understand and implement new opportunities created by recent statewide policy changes.Expenses $527,526 · revenue $340,000
- Justice Serving Network: PWA is building a network of culturally-aligned capacity building organizations (CBOs) that have staff with relevant lived experience who can learn from each other to better serve young people. We provide training and technical assistance to around 50 of these CBOs to help them learn how to sustainably bill Medi-Cal.Expenses $332,501 · revenue $847,006
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
- 87-2189871
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,874,706
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,051,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,051,039 | $6,958,461 | $3,874,706 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,087,365 | $1,794,993 | $1,554,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,304,970 | $262,390 | $1,045,920 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jeff Metcalfe | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 87-2189871).
Questions about PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE is 87-2189871.
- Is PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE 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 PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE 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 PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE 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 PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jeffrey Metcalfe.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $427,500 (Alex Briscoe, Consultant).
- How much revenue does PUBLIC WORKS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,051,039, expenses of $6,958,461 and total assets of $3,874,706 at year end.
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