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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3179772

ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94607

Financials

$12.6M$12M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$12,603,651$12,025,055$578,596$27,338,553$25,948,176$1,390,377
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,942,526
of which government grants
$330,744
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$644,987
Other revenue
$16,138

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,523,181
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$323,538
Other salaries and wages
$1,258,945
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,970,661
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,213
Occupancy
$128,363
Travel
$33,240
Program services (functional)
$10,824,581
Management and general (functional)
$790,252
Fundraising (functional)
$410,222

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,172,801
Total assets, end of year
$27,338,553
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,948,176
Net assets, end of year
$1,390,377
Publicly traded securities
$6,352,969
Net assets without donor restrictions
$298,446
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,091,931
Gross receipts
$12,603,651
Employees
34
Volunteers
29
Year formed
1992
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANGELA AIKO PANDORFINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$183,750$25,586
PAMELA ARAUZFINANCE DIRECTOR40$104,882$37,554
THOMAS LITTLESecretary
Officer
20$100,190$10,920
JODENE ISAACSDIR. GRANTMAKING40$105,550$0
SARAH QUANDIR. OPERATIONS40$104,049$0
JILL RATNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$2,907$185
WILLARD BROWNPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KEVIN HENDRICKVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CINDY TSAI SCHULTZVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VERONICA EADYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY LYONSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARYBELLE NZEGW TOBIASDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLEN HOUSKENSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAM FUJITA-YUHASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLIOTT M JONESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID MICHELFELDERPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA FERNANDEZDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLOS ZAMBRANODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM KOLINOSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 4TH ST APT 102, OAKLAND, CA 94607-4369
In care of
% JILL RATNER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBORAH SELF
Signed the 990
DEBORAH SELF, Executive Director
Phone
(510) 658-0702
Return prepared by
Maze & Associates

Mission

TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, CONSUMERS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THROUGH ITS PRIMARY GRANTMAKING PROGRAM, THE ROSE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT HELP PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION. THE GRANTS THAT ROSE MAKES ARE DERIVED FROM A VARIETY OF FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDING COLLEAGUE FOUNDATIONS, COURT-ORDERED SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS, GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.
    Expenses $9,995,650 · grants $9,427,362
  • THE NEW VOICES ARE RISING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME BAY AREA COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC POLLUTION. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH A SUMMER ACADEMY, SCHOOL TERM FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS WITH NON-PROFITS AND BUSINESSES, AND FIELD TRIPS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS AND VOLUNTEER OPTIONS.
    Expenses $500,437
  • THROUGH ITS GRASSROOTS GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS, THE ROSE FOUNDATION FOCUSES SPECIAL ATTENTION ON SMALL AND EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITIES, WHO MAY HAVE TROUBLE SECURING FUNDING FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES, AND PROVIDES THEM WITH SEED FUNDING AND TRAINING.
    Expenses $328,494 · grants $176,559

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3179772
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C120)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,338,553
Income (IRS master file)
$12,603,651

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$10,710,496$10,508,287$26,172,801IRS
990December 2022$5,938,485$7,391,905$28,969,524IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

What is the EIN of ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT is 94-3179772.
Is ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 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 ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 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 ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 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 ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBORAH SELF.
Who are the officers and directors of ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,750 (ANGELA AIKO PANDORF, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ROSE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,603,651, expenses of $12,025,055 and total assets of $27,338,553 at year end.

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