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The Protect Our Communities Foundation

SAN DIEGO, CA EIN: 26-4311106 Website

MAXIMIZE CLEAN, LOCAL, AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEGAL ACTION.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-9.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

+66.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

+66.7% YoY

About The Protect Our Communities Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Protect Our Communities Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $70K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

San Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$290K$581K$871K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,034,103$2,255,971$2,139,187
Revenue$834,563$877,047$892,195
Expenses$1,056,275$757,131$877,985
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$70,493$98,154$74,641
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$13K$25K$38K$50K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

POWER SAN DIEGO Politica…$50K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include POWER SAN DIEGO Politica Campaign Treasury LLC ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
POWER SAN DIEGO Politica Campaign Treasury LLC San Diego, CAsupport a public power ballot measure initiative$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

MALINDA DICKENSONLEGAL & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$214K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARK HUGHESDIRECTOR, TREASURER2
DENIS TRAFECANTYDIRECTOR2
BILL POWERSDIRECTOR, SECRETARY4
LORI SALDANADIRECTOR, PRESIDENT4
DIANE JACOBSDIRECTOR2
MALINDA DICKENSONLEGAL & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$214,137

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Protect Our Communities Foundation?

The Protect Our Communities Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Protect Our Communities Foundation?

As of 2024, The Protect Our Communities Foundation holds $2.0M in total assets with $835K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.

Where does The Protect Our Communities Foundation operate?

The Protect Our Communities Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does The Protect Our Communities Foundation award?

In 2024, The Protect Our Communities Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Protect Our Communities Foundation's EIN?

The Protect Our Communities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4311106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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