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EIN 26-4311106

The Protect Our Communities Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
Description
The Protect Our Communities Foundation defends and advances better energy and environmental solutions in San Diego and Imperial Counties, Southern California, and Northern Baja California. The Foundation utilizes in-house staff, technical and legal consultants to participate in public utilities commission proceedings, and works with nonprofits to make a difference.
Total revenues
$877,047
2023
Total expenses
$757,131
2023
Total assets
$2,255,971
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at The Protect Our Communities Foundation

The Protect Our Communities Foundation uses in-house staff and technical and legal consultants to participate in California public utilities commission proceedings and before state and government agencies. The Foundation works in coalition with nonprofits and community groups to to stop destructive and unneeded energy projects; we provide expertise in energy regulation and encourage improvements in The law. The Protect Our Communities Foundation also uses in-house staff and technical consultants to advance public power in san diego, and to develop strategic distributed renewable energy planning for san diego.

Who funds The Protect Our Communities Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Marisla FoundationLocal Clean & Sustainable Energy Program$50,000

Personnel at The Protect Our Communities Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Malinda DickensonLegal and Executive Director$130,833
Tyson SiegeleGeneral Counsel$157,680
Michael PintoBoard Member$0
Bill PowersBoard Member , Provides the Foundation$0
Denis TrafecantyDirector$0

Financials for The Protect Our Communities Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$54,265
Program services$719,745
Investment income and dividends$98,154
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,883
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$877,047

Form 990s for The Protect Our Communities Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-04990View PDF
2022-122023-09-13990View PDF
2021-122022-10-31990View PDF
2020-122021-10-14990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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350 Bay AreaOakland, CA$518,117
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Rogue ClimatePhoenix, OR$1,158,434
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Energy Action NetworkMontpelier, VT$299,325
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Marisla Foundation
November 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnergy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4452 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
protectourcommunities.org/ 
Phone
(619) 693-4788
IRS details
EIN
26-4311106
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0151606
FTB Entity ID
3188340
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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