OaklandCA | IRS ruling year: 1962 | EIN: 94-6069890
Organization Mission
The Sierra Club Foundation promotes climate solutions, conservation, and movement building through a powerful combination of strategic philanthropy and grassroots ad... (More)
Rating Information
Great
This charity's score is 98%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows:90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
Beacon Weights
Historical Ratings
Rating Report
- Impact & Results
- Accountability & Finance
- Culture & Community
- Leadership & Adaptability
Accountability & Finance
Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability
Accountability & Finance
Score
99
Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2021
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
Key Accountability Metrics
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Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members6 out of 6 points
Independent Board Size - 15 independent members6 out of 6 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points
Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 points
Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 points
Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points
Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points
CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 points
Website Disclosures
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Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Staff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 points
Board Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Donor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed, but is opt-out1 out of 2 points
Financial Metrics
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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 14.35%25 out of 25 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 85.40%25 out of 25 points
Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1225 out of 25 points
Working Capital: Ratio - 2.44 years25 out of 25 points
Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
98%
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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