North Valley Community Foundation
92% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
North Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chico, California, registered in 1994, with $7,109,374 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
1811 Concord Ave Ste 220, Chico, CA, 95928 EIN 68-0161455 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$7.1M
▼ 32.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$17.2M
Net assets
$41.1M
Employees
46
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $4 to raise $100
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. For North Valley Community Foundation: 92% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -142% 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 North Valley Community Foundation: 29 mo reserves · -142% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For North Valley Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 North Valley Community Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To fuel healing and compassion for a better world.
What they do
Disaster relief and recovery has become a major part of our foundation operations as a result of the 2019 camp fire, other local wildfires, the covid-19 pandemic, and droughts in the area. assistance through grants to multiple nonprofit and government organizations as well as programs related to disaster recovery have been provided as a result of millions of dollars of donations to the foundation.
Thrive/care is an initiative led by nvcf and focused on emotional healing for children, families and individuals after the camp fire and other local crises. thrive brings together a collaboration of people, organizations, and agencies committed to engaging in work surrounding the impact of childhood trauma across all generations.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1811 Concord Ave Ste 220, Chico, CA, 95928
- City
- Chico
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2013) to $7.1M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.7MNet assets $41.1M
Operating margin
-141.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44.8M
Total liabilities
$3.7M
Net assets
$41.1M
Salaries & benefits
$2.0M
11% of expenses
Board members
8
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,109,374▼32.6% | $17,195,023▼4.3% | $41,074,907▼17.4% | $44,780,307▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,543,658▼34.2% | $17,975,845▲1.6% | $49,743,993▼11.2% | $53,960,483▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,028,341▲9.8% | $17,694,994▼16.1% | $55,995,272▼8.7% | $60,759,000▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,601,439▼38.9% | $21,084,792▼29.9% | $61,301,959▼6.6% | $66,202,010▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $23,908,330▼64.7% | $30,068,696▲37.8% | $65,629,448▼7.8% | $73,552,900▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,663,615▲1247% | $21,812,799▲386% | $71,162,423▲476% | $75,202,935▲469% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,023,232▲6.8% | $4,486,272▲9.8% | $12,355,121▲0.1% | $13,215,697▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,702,648▲9.7% | $4,087,449▲29.1% | $12,343,785▲1.9% | $13,327,000▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,286,014 | $3,165,002▼8.4% | $12,111,752▲19.3% | $12,967,325▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,454,371▲77.5% | $10,155,698▲9.0% | $10,902,403▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,946,459 | $9,313,608 | $9,889,012 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Alexa Benson-valavanis — $194,634 (1.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa Benson-valavanis | President & Ceo | 40 | $194,634 |
| Bill Hubbard - General Counsel | & Director of Planned Giving | 40 | $115,558 |
| David Little | Executive Vp, Communications | 40 | $110,028 |
| Karsen Bradley | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $95,846 |
| Logan Todd | Vp of Operations | 40 | $94,069 |
| Jovanni Tricerri - Vp of Reg | Recovery & Partnerships Thru 10/23 | 40 | $90,789 |
| Angela Quail | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Earl Jessee | Chair | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Goldblatt | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Farshad Azad | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Monoah Mohanraj | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Todd Lewis | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Vanessa Sundin | Director As of 09/23 | 0.3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bambauer Towing Services | Drought Relief Program - See Sch O | $632,744 |
| Brian Callahan (callahan Electrical) | Drought Relief Program - See Sch O | $370,755 |
| Holmes Trucking LLC | Drought Relief Program - See Sch O | $245,258 |
| Eb3 Development LLC | Drought Relief Program - See Sch O | $201,617 |
| Bidwell Water Company | Drought Relief Program - See Sch O | $182,880 |
Grants received · $20.6M total
140 grants to North Valley Community Foundation totaling $20.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,020 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2024 | $8,216 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $79,204 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $28,250 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | — | 2022 | $20,196 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,893 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $166,200 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2021 | $127,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $80,554 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $80,554 |
Grants made · $10.7M in FY2023
105 grants totaling $10.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by North Valley Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Area Recreation & Park District | General support | $3,385,818 |
| Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc | General support | $560,297 |
| Enloe Hospital Foundation | General support | $530,500 |
| Almanor Foundation | General support | $390,171 |
| Community Action Agency of Butte County Inc | General support | $329,418 |
| Adventist Health Foundation | General support | $326,909 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $309,135 |
| Sierra Institute For Community and | General support | $280,000 |
| Camp Fire Long Term Recovery Group | General support | $274,821 |
| United Way of Northern California | General support | $264,834 |
| Butte County Mounted Sheriff Posse | General support | $250,000 |
| Community Housing Improvement Program Incorporated | General support | $200,000 |
| Connecting Point | General support | $184,289 |
| Growing Place Center For Helping People | General support | $163,128 |
| Plumas Rural Services Inc | General support | $160,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Valley Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. North Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0161455, based in Chico, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is North Valley Community Foundation's EIN?
- North Valley Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0161455.
- How much revenue does North Valley Community Foundation report?
- North Valley Community Foundation reported $7,109,374 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of North Valley Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- North Valley Community Foundation spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does North Valley Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades North Valley Community Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does North Valley Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on North Valley Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $194,634, paid to Alexa Benson-valavanis (President & Ceo).
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Data for North Valley Community Foundation (EIN 68-0161455) 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.