Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) Company Profile

Background

Mission: Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) mobilizes philanthropy to build healthy, thriving, and just communities in Northern California.

Vision: Philanthropy redistributes resources, capital, and power back to historically marginalized communities, leading transformative change.

Overview: Established in the 1960s as the "Lunch Bunch," NCG formalized in the 1980s to support philanthropic members. Today, it comprises over 220 institutional members and more than 4,000 individual members, collectively granting over $7 billion annually. NCG serves as a hub for collaboration among donors, funders, and philanthropic leaders, aiming to enhance the impact of philanthropy and improve community outcomes.

Key Strategic Focus

Core Objectives:

Racial Equity: NCG's guiding principle is racial equity, focusing on redistributing resources and power to marginalized communities.

Democracy and Policy: Advocating for policies that support a functional democracy, including fair elections and equitable governance.

Climate and Disaster Resilience: Promoting policies and initiatives that advance equity in climate mitigation, adaptation, and disaster response.

Primary Markets:

NCG operates across Northern California, engaging with philanthropic entities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to address regional challenges.

Financials and Funding

Revenue and Expenses:

2023:

Revenue: $4,385,437

Expenses: $6,375,873

Net Assets: $3,209,420

2022:

Revenue: $7,576,972

Expenses: $7,322,382

Net Assets: $5,199,856

2021:

Revenue: $6,676,722

Expenses: $5,974,684

Net Assets: $4,945,266

The primary revenue sources include contributions, program services, and investment income.

Leadership Team

Dwayne S. Marsh – President & CEO

Joined NCG in September 2020. Previously co-directed the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and served as Vice President at Race Forward. Also held positions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the San Francisco Foundation.

Steven Barton – Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Oversees strategic initiatives to enhance NCG's impact.

Jeff Hodos – Vice President of Finance & Operations

Manages financial and operational aspects of NCG.

Phuong Quach – Vice President of Member Engagement

Leads efforts to engage and support NCG's membership base.

Competitor Profile

Market Insights and Dynamics:

NCG operates within the philanthropic sector, focusing on mobilizing resources to address social issues in Northern California. The sector is characterized by collaborations among foundations, corporate funders, and individual philanthropists aiming to create equitable and just communities.

Competitor Analysis:

Southern California Grantmakers (SCG): Similar to NCG, SCG serves as a regional association of philanthropists in Southern California, focusing on collaborative efforts to address regional challenges.

San Diego Grantmakers (SDG): Another regional association that brings together funders to address social issues in the San Diego area.

These organizations, along with NCG, collaborate under the initiative "Philanthropy California" to coordinate efforts across the state.

Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships

Philanthropy California: An alliance of NCG, SCG, and SDG, representing over 600 foundations and philanthropic entities, collaborating on statewide initiatives.

Government Partnerships: Collaborates with the governor’s office on issues like wildfire response, housing, and homelessness.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO): Partnered with GEO for the 2024 National Conference, focusing on equity-centered and community-driven grantmaking practices.

Operational Insights

NCG differentiates itself through a strong commitment to racial equity and social justice, embedding these principles into all initiatives. Its collaborative approach, engaging a diverse membership base, enhances its capacity to address complex regional challenges effectively.