• 2022 Year in Review

Helping the Helpers

In 2022, we experienced significant growth as we expanded our portfolio of programs and organizations dedicated to addressing some of society's most critical issues. We are deeply grateful to the individuals and organizations who have placed their trust in us, allowing them to focus on their essential work. At our core, we believe everyone can make a difference, regardless of their background, experience, or financial resources. By providing incubation support, we enable informal charitable initiatives to achieve accelerated progress with the necessary foundational backing to succeed.

 

2022 Highlights

  • Raised $1.3 million for programs

  • Distributed $576K in funds

  • Accepted 70 applications for support

  • Provided resources to 103K individuals

  • Hired 14 employees

 

2022 Applicants

  • 10% responding to a public emergency

  • 91% are reducing systemic inequities

  • 34% in need of an advisory board or governance

  • 33% are unincorporated

  • 57% in need of an annual budget

  • 67% in need of start-up funding

  • 73% plan to become a 501(c)3 in three years

2022 Feedback

  • 100% found technical assistance useful

  • 93% found us to be helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly

  • 90% will come back for additional assistance

  • 70% have 0-1 year of nonprofit management experience

  • 7% are transgender or gender diverse*

  • 48% are 45+ years old*

  • 55% are non-caucasian*

  • 54% have an annual income less than $20,000*

 
 

2022 Supporters

 

We are so grateful to the grantmakers, individuals, and organizations that support the invaluable work of the programs we serve. We (and they) could not do this without you!

 

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Revenue & Expenses

  • $4,915 corporate contributions

  • $1,214,041 foundation/grants

  • $61,360 individual contributions

  • $28,423 in-kind contributions

  • $114,781 service fees

  • $22,010 special events/sponsorships

  • $672,624 operating expenses

  • 3.5% admin / .7% fundraising / 95.8% programs

Thank you for an incredible year!