Mount Aukum CA | IRS ruling year: 2022 | EIN: 88-3095707
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An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
Organization Mission
Our mission is to help the communities of El Dorado County's Western Slope become better prepared while providing aid during the response and recovery stages of a di ... (More)
Rating Information
Not currently rated
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Historical Ratings
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WEST SLOPE FOUNDATION INC cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having one year of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has one year of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for WEST SLOPE FOUNDATION INC under the EIN: 88-3095707.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate WEST SLOPE FOUNDATION INC, WEST SLOPE FOUNDATION INC will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
Revenue and expense data is not available for this organization. This data is only available if this organization has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last $six years.
Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available
No Data Available
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IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. 509(a)(2) (BMF foundation code: 16)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
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Impact & Measurement
Score
81
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
The Measuring Outcomes assessment evaluates how well a charity tracks progress towards its mission's outcomes.
Displayed below are the responses provided by the charity for the Measuring Outcomes assessment. Each question is designed to address specific criteria, with responses eligible for full, partial, or no credit. Please refer to the scoring rubric for details on how responses are scored.
Selected program: Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery, Submitted September 2024
Use of Results
8 out of 9 points
This section assesses the use of results to guide learning.
Charity uses program results to inform future work for the following reasons
Sustain and secure funding
Improve program operations
Understand the impact of their work
Inform how we create future programs
Culture & Community
Not Currently Scored
WEST SLOPE FOUNDATION INC cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
Our mission is to help the communities of El Dorado County's Western Slope become better prepared while providing aid during the response and recovery stages of a disaster or declared emergency.
Vision Statement
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND RECOVERY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOST IN NEED AND VULNERABLE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A DISASTER WITHIN THE WEST SLOPE COMMUNITIES OF EL DORADO COUNTY.
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Mitigation: Reduce the impact of disasters through planning and risk assessment.
Preparedness: Equip communities with the knowledge and resources to respond effectively to disasters.
Response: Mobilize emergency services and resources to address immediate needs during a disaster.
Recovery: Restore affected areas and support communities in rebuilding and healing after a disaster.
Goal Two: Collaboration and Partnerships: Work community organization to leverage resources, and share knowledge, and enhance program effectiveness.
Involve the community in program development and implementation.
Seek grants, donations, and sponsorships to secure funding for expanding existing programs or launching new initiatives.
Goal Three: Continuous Improvement: Implement a feedback loop to regularly assess program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments based on lessons learned from past disasters.
Public Awareness Campaigns: Increase community awareness about disaster preparedness through workshops, drills, and informational materials.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
Mentorship and Coaching Programs
Leadership Conferences and Networking Events
Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
Cultural and Diversity Training
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative Engagement
Social Promotion
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Adaptability Statement
30 out of 30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Strategic Planning Revisions
Organizational Restructuring
Capacity Building
Evaluation and Learning Programs
Partnerships & Collaborations
Diversifying Funding Sources
Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement