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EIN 90-0663200

Must

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Templeton
State
California
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
Must pools donations and gifts them to local non-profits serving people in need. A collaboration of business owners and community members dedicated to making a difference by pooling donations and gifting them to local non-profits serving people in need. Must acts as a collective fund manager of sorts, strategically investing in social causes. Must makes grants to approved applicants within San Luis Obispo county based on five areas of needs: housing, education, employment, basic needs and other community needs.
Total revenues
$2,599,710
2023
Total expenses
$1,080,702
2023
Total assets
$5,537,675
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Must

Must makes grants to approved applicants within san luis obispo county based on five areas of needs: housing, education, employment, basic needs and other community needs.

Grants made by Must

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Transitionsmental Health AssociationDonation for Various Purposes$109,210
Central Coast Vineyard TeamDonation for Various Purposes$94,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Central CoastDonation for Various Purposes$86,495
...and 12 more grants made

Who funds Must

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$187,500
GS Daf (GSPF)Community & Human Services$175,000
Resnick FoundationDonee's Tax Exempt Purpose$50,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Must

NameTitleCompensation
Becky GrayExecutive Director$111,224
Kelli LawBoard Member$0
Michael BickelPresident$0
Andy NinerTreasurer / President of the Board / President / Director$0
Don WitmerVice President / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Must

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,857,894
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$69,482
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$129,731
Net income from fundraising events$-457,397
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,599,710

Form 990s for Must

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Must

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership FoundationDenver, CO$2,481,418
Giant Community FundSan Francisco, CA$6,491,618
Clearwater for YouthClearwater, FL$720,266
Zach Johnson FoundationCedar Rapids, IA$1,890,130
DDD FoundationAtlanta, GA$1,351,722
Stillwater Medical FoundationStillwater, OK$4,035,083
Carle Center for PhilanthropyUrbana, IL$7,867,151
The Masonic Charity Foundation of ConnecticutWallingford, CT$8,704,108
Memorial Hospital FoundationEaston, MD$3,426,955
Emanate Health Foundation (CVHF)Covina, CA$6,287,078
Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Silicon Valley Bank Foundation
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The San Diego Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1540
Templeton, CA 93465
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
mustcharities.org/ 
Phone
(805) 237-7367
IRS details
EIN
90-0663200
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0179324
FTB Entity ID
3274728
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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