Tides Center
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Tides Center (Tides Center) is a non-profit organization providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to social change initiatives, allowing new projects to operate under its nonprofit status while they grow or await their own tax-exempt status.
Mission
The mission of the Tides Center is to accelerate social change by partnering with organizations to address complex societal issues. It focuses on fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and providing resources to groups committed to equity and justice.[1]
Parent organization
Tides Center operates under the umbrella of **Tides**, which is also its top organization. Tides encompasses various entities focused on social justice and philanthropy.[2]
Legislation
There is no specific legislation noted for the creation of the Tides Center, as it is a non-profit organization.
Partners
- Various grassroots organizations and social movements
- Foundations and donors for collaborative funding efforts
Number of employees
The Tides Center employs around 100 people.[3]
Organization structure
The Tides Center's structure includes:
- **Fiscal Sponsorship Division** for managing legal and administrative support for projects.
- **Program Services Division** for providing capacity building and consulting.
Leader
The Tides Center is led by a **CEO**.
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Fiscal Sponsorship for new and established organizations.
- Operational Support for program management, HR, and finance.[4]
List of programs
- Fiscal Sponsorship Program
- Capacity Building and Consulting Services[5]
Last total enacted budget
The last known budget for the Tides Center was $231 million for the fiscal year 2022.[6]
Staff
The Tides Center has around 100 staff members, focused on supporting social justice initiatives.[7]
Funding
Funding for the Tides Center comes from donations, grants, and fees from fiscal sponsorship services. It has received significant federal funding in the past, including from USAID and the Department of Health and Human Services.[8]
Services provided
The Tides Center offers fiscal sponsorship, which includes administrative, legal, and financial support to projects. It also provides capacity building through consulting, strategy, and technical assistance to amplify the impact of social change initiatives.[9]
Regulations overseen
As Tides Center is not a governmental organization, it does not oversee any regulations.
Headquarters address
1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA
History
The Tides Center was established in 1996 to manage the fiscal sponsorship services for the Tides Foundation. It has since grown into a significant organization supporting numerous social justice projects by providing them with the infrastructure needed to operate effectively.[10]
External links
References
- ↑ Unknown. "About Tides". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center - GuideStar Profile". GuideStar, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943213100 (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Posts on X". X, (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center Services". Tides, https://www.tides.org/services (accessed February 17, 2025).
- ↑ Unknown. "Tides Center & Tides Foundation | About the Tides Network". Tides, https://www.tides.org/about (accessed February 17, 2025).