Inquiring Systems Inc
IMPLEMENTING ETHICAL SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.1M
+33.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$317K
+31.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-34.2% YoY
About Inquiring Systems Inc
Based on IRS filings
Inquiring Systems Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SANTA ROSA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $317K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,080,231 | $9,035,120 | $9,510,041 |
| Revenue | $11,115,177 | $6,271,136 | $8,358,126 |
| Expenses | $8,389,605 | $6,951,722 | $6,272,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,027 | $65,117 | $17,412 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Inquiring Systems Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Subtle Energy Group Llc ($68,000), Center for Third World Organizing ($32,000), Vca Animal Care Center of Sonoma County ($27,608).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUBTLE ENERGY GROUP LLC MIAMI, FL | TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBTLE ENERGY AND BIOFIELD HEALING, AND ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED BIOFIELD HEALING. | $68,000 |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING OAKLAND, CA | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. | $32,000 |
| VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY ROHNERT PARK, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $27,608 |
| VETS IN VANS INC OAKLAND, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $19,602 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $17,247 |
| ISLAND FOOD SECURITY INC FREDERIKSTED, VI | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO SUPPORT BREN SCHOOL FIELD-BASED RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF LIVESTOCK AND NATIVE HERBIVORE GRAZING ON POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE. | $14,491 |
| PENINSULA AVENUE VETERINARY CLINIC SAN MATEO, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $11,080 |
| MISSION PET HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $8,937 |
| VCA BAY AREA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SAN LEANDRO, CA | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | $8,864 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $131,975 |
| KIRK MARCKWALD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CONSTANCE GRAUDS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GIL FRIEND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY KIT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE BOLING | FINANCE DIRECTOR (START 8/2023) | 40 | $34,615 |
| ALEXANDRA ANDERSON | CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR, FEED BLACK FUTURES | 40 | $110,500 |
| SUPARNA KUDESIA | PROJECT DIRECTOR, COFED | 40 | $124,503 |
| SUZANNE PIERRE | EXEC. DIRECTOR, CRITICAL ECOLOGY LAB | 40 | $114,660 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inquiring Systems Inc?
Inquiring Systems Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SANTA ROSA, CA. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Inquiring Systems Inc?
As of 2024, Inquiring Systems Inc holds $12.1M in total assets with $11.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $317K in 2024.
Where does Inquiring Systems Inc operate?
Inquiring Systems Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pr, South Dakota, Vi, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Inquiring Systems Inc award?
In 2024, Inquiring Systems Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $317K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Inquiring Systems Inc's EIN?
Inquiring Systems Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2524840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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