The Episcopal Community Services of
Episcopal Community Services of Northern California is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. It provides financial and technical assistance to programs of other exempt organizations, with the organization’s stated program description naming services such as food distribution, community gardens, homeless shelters, youth activities and mental health programs.
Key facts about The Episcopal Community Services of
- EIN
- 95-2674275
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $679,289
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The website accepts unsolicited requests from congregations through an informal Letter of Interest and a grant application process. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The website lists May 1, 2027, as the deadline for 2026–2027 requests for proposals.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$679K
+11.0% YoY
Revenue
$33K
-12.3% YoY
Expenses
$36K
+12.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide financial and technical assistance to help programs of other exempt organizations expand their services. Its program description names hot food, food distribution, nutrition education, community gardens, homeless shelters, youth activities and mental health programs.
Its website describes one-year Ministry Development Grants, of up to $5,000, for human rights advocacy, human service or health programs, and lay-leadership or empowerment programs. The Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial Grant is described as supporting social services, community outreach and agrarian ministries, with awards of up to $5,000. The website also describes the Warren Dunning Memorial Social Justice Grant as a three-year grant focused on serving “the least, the last and/or the lonely.”
Grantmaking
The organization’s website reports awarding more than $39,000 to parishes for 2025–2026. For 2026–2027, it reports $55,250 in grants. The IRS filing data lists 11 grants totaling $29,760 for filing year 2024; it lists no grants for filing years 2023 and 2025. These filing-year figures are separate from the grant totals reported on the website.
Review Cycle
The website lists May 1, 2027, as the deadline for 2026–2027 requests for proposals. Its grant-guideline page also requests Letters of Interest by March 15, without specifying a year.
How to Apply
. It asks prospective applicants to submit the Letter of Interest before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Episcopal Community Services of
Health Ministries Mini Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Barry L. Beisner Multi-Year Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes grants to parishes and community partners across the Diocese of Northern California. The grants listed include recipients in communities such as Calistoga, Arcata, Kenwood, Redding and Santa Rosa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,289 | $32,644 | $36,050 | 0 |
| 2024 | $612,183 | $37,205 | $32,069 | 11 grants totaling $29,760 |
| 2023 | $574,908 | $35,243 | $41,577 | 0 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $679,289 | $612,183 | $574,908 |
| Revenue | $32,644 | $37,205 | $35,243 |
| Expenses | $36,050 | $32,069 | $41,577 |
Data update history
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
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Betty Harrison-Smith as President, The Ret Rev Megan Traquair as Chair, 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 and Steve Mershon as members, and Susan Wahlstrom for health ministries.
The Episcopal Community Services of 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.
Contact
Mailing address: 350 University Ave Suite 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 802-7419
Website: https://norcalecs.org
Frequently asked questions about The Episcopal Community Services of
How large is The Episcopal Community Services of?
The Episcopal Community Services of reported $679K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What does The Episcopal Community Services of fund?
The organization states that its 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 The Episcopal Community Services of?
The website accepts unsolicited requests from congregations through an informal Letter of Interest and a grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Episcopal Community Services of make grants?
The organization’s website describes grants to parishes and community partners across the Diocese of Northern California. The grants listed include recipients in communities such as Calistoga, Arcata, Kenwood, Redding and Santa Rosa.
What is The Episcopal Community Services of's EIN?
The Episcopal Community Services of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2674275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Episcopal Community Services of accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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