Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. It provides financial and technical assistance to programs run by other exempt organizations, including programs involving food, community gardens, shelters, youth activities, and mental health.
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California at a glance
- Total assets
- $679,289
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $32,644
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $36,050
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 1, 2027, as the due date for 2026–2027 requests for proposals.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 1, 2027, as the due date for 2026–2027 requests for proposals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 350 University Ave Suite 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 802-7419
Website: https://norcalecs.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
Health Ministries Mini Grant
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial Grant
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Barry L. Beisner Multi-Year Grant
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed grants and the organization’s stated work concern parishes and community partners in the Diocese of Northern California. The grant-program listing describes the geographic scope as Northern California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Incarnation Santa Rosa, CA | — | $5,000 |
| St PATRICKS EPISOCOPAL CHURCH Kenwood, CA | — | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Episocpal Church Calistoga, CA | — | $5,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Lincoln, CA | — | $5,000 |
| St George Episcopal Church Carmichael, CA | — | $3,100 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Redding, CA | Assistance | $3,000 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church Arcata, CA | — | $1,160 |
| Stpeters Episcopal Church Red Bluff, CA | — | $1,000 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church Mount Shasta, CA | — | $500 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church Galt, CA | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,289 | $32,644 | $36,050 | — | — |
| 2024 | $612,183 | $37,205 | $32,069 | $29,760 | 11 |
| 2023 | $574,908 | $35,243 | $41,577 | $37,450 | Total only |
| 2022 | $526,971 | $28,126 | $36,436 | $28,100 | Total only |
| 2021 | $614,349 | $615,985 | $31,203 | $27,950 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide financial and technical assistance to help programs of other exempt organizations expand their services. Its stated program areas include hot food, food distribution, nutrition education, community gardens, homeless shelters, youth activities, and mental health programs.
The website describes Ministry Development Grants as supporting human-rights advocacy, human-service or health programs, and lay-leadership or empowerment programs. It also lists social-justice and community-outreach grant programs.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing reports 11 grants totaling $29,760 in 2024. The 2025 filing reports a grant count of zero. Separately, the organization’s website says it awarded over $39,000 to parishes in 2025–2026 and $55,250 to parishes and community partners in 2026–2027.
Examples listed on the website include $5,000 for St. Luke’s in Calistoga for Hearts & Hands Preschool scholarships; $5,000 for St. Patrick’s in Kenwood for a school partnership and summer music and art camp; and $5,000 for Our Savior in Placerville’s Emergency Winter Shelter. The website describes Ministry Development Grants as one-year grants of up to $5,000. The Warren Dunning Memorial Social Justice Grant is a three-year grant with maximums of $5,000 in year one, $4,000 in year two, and $3,000 in year three. The Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial Grant is a one-year grant, with the option of two renewals, of up to $5,000.
The Ministry Development Grant guidelines ask applicants to provide clear, complete responses with concrete information about need and achievability, and to address how the ministry will continue after the grant ends, including a plan for ongoing funding. Successful applicants must share program information with other congregations or associated agencies and meet end-of-year reporting requirements. The website requests an informal Letter of Interest from congregations considering applying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 IRS filing lists the Rt. Rev. Megan Traquair as chair; Betty Harrison-Smith as president; the Rev. Patricia Park as vice president; Maria Acuna-Feldman as treasurer; and Michael Tompkins as secretary. It also lists Stacy Duval, Loreen Kleinschmidt, the Rev. Rick Laughman, Susan Wahlstrom, and Steve Mershon.
The organization’s website lists Liz Bull as secretary and Steve Mershon in a grants role.
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California is led by Betty Harrison-Smith, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betty Harrison-Smith
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
The Ret Rev Megan Traquair
Chair
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Maria Acuna-Feldman
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Tompkins
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacy Duval
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Wahlstrom
Hlth Ministries
Health Ministries → Hlth Ministries, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Loreen Kleinschmidt
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steve Mershon
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Liz Bull
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
The Rev Patricia Park
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
The Rev Rick Laughman
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Patricia Park (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Rick Laughman (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: C. B. Clark (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Schaal (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Paul Mallatt (2021) — Member
- Former: Rebecca Freie (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California
How large is Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California reported $679K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What does Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide financial and technical assistance to help programs of other exempt organizations expand their services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check norcalecs.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California make grants?
The listed grants and the organization’s stated work concern parishes and community partners in the Diocese of Northern California. The grant-program listing describes the geographic scope as Northern California.
What is Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California's EIN?
Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2674275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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