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Monument Impact

EIN 94-3370919 · Concord, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE AND RESOURCE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY THAT GUIDES, EDUCATES, AND CONNECTS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
21
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$137,363, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS HELP LOCAL RESIDENTS BUILD THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY FOR ENGAGING KEY ISSUES SUCH AS IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND HOUSING JUSTICE THAT IMPACT THEIR FAMILIES AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM HAVE SERVED AND OUTREACH 3027 RESIDENTS IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH TENANTS LEGAL CLINICS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, HOUSING JUSTICE FORUMS, AND TENANTS RIGHTS RESOURCES. SOCIAL MEDIA REACHED OVER 45,000 PEOPLE. MI WAS ABLE TO SERVE 72 DAY LABOR MEMBERS, 32 OF THE MEMBERS OBTAINED FULLTIME PERMANENT JOBS AND FACILITATING A TOTAL 13,266 DAILY JOB PLACEMENTS.
  2. $894,870 spent. ELEVATE CONCORD - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CONCORD, MONUMENT IMPACT (MI) RECEIVED $1.5M IN ARPA FUNDING TO SUPPORT ELEVATE CONCORD, A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM. MI ALSO RECEIVED OTHER FUNDING FROM PARTNERS, THE LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Y&H SODA, AND COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM STABILIZED 120 FAMILIES BY PROVIDING $500 FOR 12 MONTHS + $2500 AT THE START. MI PARTNERED WITH UPTOGETHER TO HELP RANDOMLY SELECT THE FAMILIES BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA TO ENSURE FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY AND PROCESS THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS. THE REQUIRED PROGRAM CRITERIA WERE AS FOLLOWS: SINGLE PARENTS WHO ARE CONCORD RESIDENTS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OLD EARNS $55,000 OR LESS ANNUALLY WE ARE WORKING WITH DR. ROSA MARIA STERNBERG ON A TWO (2) YEAR EVALUATION, WHICH INCLUDES BOTH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION, ENSURING A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS. THE SURVEYS ARE SENT QUARTERLY, AND FAMILIES RECEIVE $35 FOR THEIR RESPONSES.
  3. $510,154 spent. ASSET BUILDING PROGRAMS - OUR PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SKILL-BUILDING, CONFIDENCE, AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT. We served 276 COMMUNITY MEMBERS to GAIN JOB-READY SKILLS, FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEVELS. CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN SPANISH, FARSI, AND ENGLISH, WITH ADVANCED SESSIONS INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MOCK INTERVIEWS. WE SUPPORTED 28 NEW BUSINESSES, AWARDED 15 MINI-GRANTS ($1,000$1,200), AND ISSUED 14 BUSINESS LOANS ($2,500$5,000). 44 CLIENTS RECEIVED EMPLOYMENT READINESS SUPPORT. 35 SECURED JOBS THROUGH JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT SERVICES.
  4. $316,401 spent. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, DIABETES MANAGEMENT, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. MI SERVED A TOTAL OF 293 IN HEALTHY COMMUNITY PROGRAM AND OUTREACH/CAMPAIGN 21,105 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SOCIAL MEDIA REACHED 12,069 PEOPLE. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HAD 19 ACTIVE HEALTH PROMOTERS.
  5. $223,652 spent. RENTAL AND RECOVERY FUND IN 2020 THE EMERGENCY RELIEF & RECOVERY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO RESPOND TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON LOW INCOME IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING JOB LOSS. IN 2022 MONUMENT IMPACT DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF $25,196 IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND DIRECT AID TO 19 PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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