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Communications Network

NAPERVILLE, IL

Total revenue

$3.0M

Total expenses

$2.3M

Net assets

$6.3M

Grants received

$2.0M

93 grants

EIN

522114179

Tax year

2024

Mission

The organization provides learning, leadership, and community in support of elevating and advancing strategic communications in the social sector. Our mission is to support foundations and nonprofits to improve lives through the power of smart communications.

Programs

2 programs

Communications: the network offers programs to connect members based on shared issue or focus areas. Circles are networks to help build professional networks, share resources, and help each other succeed. Comnetwork local progam helps groups in communities aross the country create connection with your community to provide support and opportunities. In addition, webinars and newsletters are used to communicate with members to assist in providing additional resources. Other projects the network is devloping to further it's goals assisting others.

Expenses: $113K

The network offers support to members throughout the year in other programs and is continually trying to improve learing opportunities for all members and faciliating communications and connections.

Expenses: $391K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$672K
Program service revenue$2.2M
Investment income$150K
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.0M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.1M
Fundraising$149K
Other expenses$1.2M
Total expenses$2.3M
Total assets$6.8M
Net assets$6.3M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SATONYA FAIR

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

FIONA GUTHRIE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ELYSE HAMMETT

DIRECTOR

Board

KRISTA JAHNKE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

VIDYA KRISHNAMURTHY

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

STEFAN LANFER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JULIA LAYMAN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

KRISTEN MACK

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAPHNE MOORE

VICE CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ALEJANDRO DE ONIS

PAST CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JILL SCHWARTZ

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

TRABIAN SHORTERS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRYAN SIMMONS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ROBEN SMOLAR

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ANUSHA ALIKHAN

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ALLYN BROOKS-LASURE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

SEAN GIBBONS

CEO

Staff

$359K

40 hrs/wk

TRISTAN MOHABIR

CHIEF OF STA

Staff

$149K

40 hrs/wk

CARRIE CLYNE

VP OF COMMUN

Staff

$147K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 93 of 93

FromAmountPurposeYear
$125K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
82643 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
2024
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
To support a communications project that is designed to bolster social good.
2024
$42K
SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 COMNET ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 202404-14972
2024
$40K
IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH INTO BEST PRACTICES AROUND THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ADVANCE THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR SOCIAL GOOD
2024
$25K
FACILITATOR SUPPORT
2024
$20K
Support for the ComNet24 national conference being held on October 16 - 18, 2024 in Kansas City
2024
$10K
Support the development of 2025 communications playbook for trust-building and engagement
2024
$5K
Provide general operating support
2024
$4K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES. 202405-15135
2024
$4K
PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR SUPPORT 2024
2024
$4K
for 2024 membership
2024
$4K
The Communications Network Membership 2024-25
2024
$4K
2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
2024
$4K
FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES.
2024
$3K
2024 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2024
$600
2025 Membership Dues
2024
$518
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$308
MATCHING GIFT
2024
$125K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$50K
To support ComNet23 in Atlanta, Georgia
2023
$50K
IN SUPPORT OF MANAGING THE FRANK KAREL/ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP TO PROVIDE NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS LEADERS FREE ATTENDANCE TO ITS ANNUAL COMNET CONFERENCE
2023
$30K
SUPPORT FOR THE COMNET23 NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN BEING HELD IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2023
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION - COMNET23
2023
$18K
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 2023
2023
$15K
GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM
2023
$6K
SECTOR SUPPORT
2023
$5K
FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR COMNET2023 TO INCREASE THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY OF CALIFORNIA'S NONPROFITS AND FOUNDATIONS.
2023
$5K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$4K
PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR SUPPORT 2023
2023
$4K
The Communications Network Membership 2023-24
2023
$4K
PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR SUPPORT 2023
2023
$4K
MEMBERSHIP 2024
2023
$4K
FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES.
2023
$3K
2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$3K
General Support (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2024)
2023
$2K
MATCHING GIFT
2023
$1K
MEMBERSHIP 2023
2023
$750
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$700
To support the organizations operational and/or fundraising efforts.
2023
$600
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$100K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT RELATED TO GRANTEES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, COMNET22
2022
$100K
General Support
2022
$50K
IN SUPPORT OF MANAGING THE FRANK KAREL/ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP TO PROVIDE NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS LEADERS FREE ATTENDANCE TO ITS ANNUAL COMNET CONFERENCE
2022
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$35K
To support the 2022 ComNet Annual Conference to be held in Seattle, Washington.
2022
$31K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
2022
$20K
GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM
2022
$15K
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, 2022
2022
$10K
SUPPORT FOR THE 2022 COMNET CONFERENCE
2022
$6K
SECTOR SUPPORT
2022
$5K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$5K
FOR ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
2022
$5K
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT GRANT JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023
2022
$3K
FOR 2022 THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2022
$3K
FOR 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$3K
General support (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023).
2022
$3K
PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR SUPPORT 2022
2022
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE CLARENCE B. JONES IMPACT AWARD FOR 2021
2021
$40K
General Support
2021
$15K
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 2021-VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
2021
$5K
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT GRANT JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022
2021
$4K
2021 COMNET V21 BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
2021
$3K
FOR 2021 THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2021
$250K
FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY OF CALIFORNIA FOUNDATIONS AND NONPROFITS TO PROMOTE NARRATIVES THAT ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY AND TO BUILD A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO COMMUNICATIONS FOR GOOD.
2020
$70K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE CLARENCE B. JONES IMPACT AWARD FOR 2020
2020
$35K
2020 ComNet Annual Conference
2020
$25K
To support Grantee's annual conference.
2020
$20K
to support V and V+ programs
2020
$15K
GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM
2020
$15K
2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2020
$15K
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK IN 2020
2020
$13K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$13K
General operating support.
2020
$12K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$10K
SECTOR SUPPORT
2020
$5K
Matching Gift
2020
$5K
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT GRANT JULY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2021
2020
$4K
General Support
2020
$3K
General support (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021)
2020
$3K
PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR SUPPORT 2020
2020
$3K
FOR 2020 THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2020
$2K
FOR CALWELLNESS' 2020 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2020
$600
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
$525
2020 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR TERI GARDNER, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER.
2020

Funded by

$2.0M from 38 funders · 93 grants · 2019–2024

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

$370K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The California Wellness Foundation

$257K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

Surdna Foundation Inc

$140K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

Casey Family Programs

$125K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Walton Family Foundation Inc

$120K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Heinz Endowments

$108K · 5 grants · 2020–2022

The Rockefeller Foundation

$100K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

$98K · 8 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN522114179
NTEE codeB029
Subsection03
Ruling date1999-05
Formed1998
Employees8
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