Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mendocino, California, registered in 1996, with $686,005 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1616, Mendocino, CA, 95460 EIN 68-0367383 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$686K
▲ 49.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$447K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund: 35 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1616, Mendocino, CA, 95460
- City
- Mendocino
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Emergency Assistance
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $143K (FY2012) to $686K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,771Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
34.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$6,771
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,005▲49.8% | $447,444▼25.2% | $1,303,619▲22.4% | $1,310,390▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $458,080▼49.8% | $598,387▼0.2% | $1,065,058▼11.6% | $1,077,602▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $912,018▲35.8% | $599,748▲21.0% | $1,205,365▲35.0% | $1,223,536▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $671,707▼25.8% | $495,469▼23.3% | $893,093▲24.6% | $904,420▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $905,123▲208% | $645,779▲109% | $716,855▲56.7% | $718,025▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $294,304▼3.3% | $308,563▲3.1% | $457,511▼3.0% | $466,180▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $304,277▼30.7% | $299,390▲5.9% | $471,770▲1.0% | $476,330▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $438,952▲134% | $282,583▲41.3% | $466,883▲50.4% | $468,594▲50.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $187,216▼14.6% | $199,979▲7.5% | $310,514▼3.9% | $311,824▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $219,231▲32.9% | $186,014▲0.9% | $323,277▲11.5% | $324,472▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $165,005▼18.8% | $184,433▲8.2% | $290,060▼6.3% | $290,060▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $203,240▲42.0% | $170,434▲20.1% | $309,488▲11.9% | $309,488▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | $143,082 | $141,895 | $276,682 | $276,682 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.0M total
24 grants to Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $23,375 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $17,220 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $29,834 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $46,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $46,800 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $32,907 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2021 | $29,538 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $7,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0367383, based in Mendocino, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund's EIN?
- Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0367383.
- How much revenue does Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund report?
- Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund reported $686,005 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mendocino Coast Childrens Fund (EIN 68-0367383) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.