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EIN 20-2121739

Tipping Point Community (TPC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
64
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
Tipping Point Community (TPC) screens non-profits rigorously to identify and invest in the most effective education, employment, housing and early childhood development organizations.
Total revenues
$41,321,039
2023
Total expenses
$39,924,272
2023
Total assets
$75,218,932
2023
Num. employees
64
2023

Program areas at TPC

Tipping Point Community conducts rigorous due diligence with potential partners and grantees. We look for alignment with Tipping Point's strategy along with strong leadership, solid financial standing, and demonstrated willingness to measure outcomes. We use a mix of pro bono and contracted services from our partners, targeted trainings, and staff advice and expertise to partner with grantees where they need the most support to strengthen their impact in the fight against poverty. Additionally, we collaborate regionally and across sectors to change systems and bring the most effective interventions to more people.

Grants made by TPC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Action MarinHousing Issue Area$1,550,543
Hope SolutionsHousing Issue Area$1,395,000
University of California San Francisco / Ucsf Payroll OfficeChild Trauma Research Program / Early Childhood Issue Area and Mental Health Issue Area$1,000,000
...and 79 more grants made totalling $24,213,210

Who funds Tipping Point Community (TPC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sergey Brin Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$5,000,005
Crankstart FoundationTo Support the San Francisco Housing Strategy$5,000,000
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$4,477,198
...and 97 more grants received totalling $39,563,828

Personnel at TPC

NameTitleCompensation
Brian Ruder PermiraCo - Managing Partner and Co - Chief Executive Officer
Sam CobbsChief Executive Officer$451,440
Liz BenderChief Operating Officer
Nora MartinChief Communications and Events Officer
Joshua SteinbergerChief External Affairs Officer$268,325
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for TPC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$42,948,865
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,443,743
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,046
Net income from fundraising events$-3,106,825
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$39,302
Total revenues$41,321,039

Form 990s for TPC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-22990View PDF
2022-062023-03-27990View PDF
2021-062022-03-04990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-10-15990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 23, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 42 new grant, including a grant for $5,000,005 from Sergey Brin Family Foundation
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $4,000,000 from Visa Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 23 new grant, including a grant for $907,000 from Marin Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Homelessness
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
220 Montgomery St 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
tippingpoint.org/ 
Phone
(415) 348-1240
Facebook page
tippingpoint 
Twitter profile
@tippingpoint 
IRS details
EIN
20-2121739
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
125929
FTB Entity ID
2714386
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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