Public Transparency
We Make Our Records Available
We provide access to the following documents to donors, grantors, and the public:
[JANUARY 2025-2026]
Altadena Talks Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to community media, disaster recovery, and civic storytelling. We operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability to the public, our donors, and the communities we serve.
Elevate
Altadena Talks Foundation exists to amplify community voices, support disaster-impacted residents, and provide public-interest journalism through multimedia platforms including Altadena Talks Podcast.
We serve as both a media nonprofit and a community resource hub for Altadena and greater Los Angeles County.
We provide access to the following documents to donors, grantors, and the public:
Governance
Altadena Talks Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors responsible for:
Legal compliance
Financial oversight
Strategic planning
Grant approval
Executive accountability
Protection of donor and public trust
All budgets
Major contracts
Grant acceptance
Use of restricted funds
Executive compensation
This governance structure ensures no individual controls the organization.
All board members, officers, and key staff must disclose any personal or financial interest in transactions involving the organization.
Anyone with a conflict must recuse themselves from discussion and voting.
This policy is reviewed annually and is required under IRS rules for tax-exempt organizations.
Altadena Talks Foundation maintains:
Accessibility & Inclusion
We are committed to making our website and programs accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
We follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards whenever possible.
If you need assistance accessing any content or services, contact us at:
We welcome accountability.
📧 info@np.altadenatalks.org
📞 626-344-0279
Altadena Talks Foundation
Altadena, California
