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Center on Race Poverty & Environment

EIN 05-0557231 · Delano, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRPE is a national environmental justice organization providing legal, organizing, and technical assistance to grassroots groups in low-income communities and communities of color.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
34
Highest pay
$150,565

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $922,198 spent. CLIMATE JUSTICE Our Climate Justice campaign includes advocating for a just transition, reducing direct emissions, and protecting community members from the health harms of the oil and gas industry. As the climate crisis worsens, we find ourselves with much to do. Among our major successes this year, we:. Completed our first draft of a Peoples Plan for a Just Transition for Kern County.. Filed a lawsuit against the San Joaquin Valley Air District to hold them accountable for alleged violations of their system to reduce pollution.. In response to our advocacy, the Governor signed legislation to implement the strongest state-level oversight and accountability measures on Big Oil in the nation.. Stopped many legislative attempts to lift a moratorium on under-regulated,dangerous carbon pipelines and helped push three legislative bills that will serve our oil and gas work AB 1167, AB 421,and AB 631 -- across the finish line
  2. $701,785 spent. FORGOTTEN VOICESOur Forgotten Voices campaign is dedicated to addressing air and water pollution within the community. We collaborate closely with residents and community members, aiding them in the development and implementation of their vision for the community. Our efforts extend to securing funding and advocating for this vision within the framework of long-term city and county planning. This year, significant milestones include that we:. Organized residents in Lamont to engage in budget advocacy with the County, resulting in the allocation of millions of dollars towards infrastructure projects.. Assisted 13 families residing on San Jose Avenue in Delano to connect to the electrical grid, significantly lowering installation costs from $60,000-$70,000 per family to a collective amount of $34,000.. Effectively mobilized Shafter residents to oppose the expansion of the warehouse industry, culminating in the establishment of a community benefit agreement with the Wonderful Company.
  3. $413,946 spent. TOXIC FREE COMMUNITIESOur Toxic Free Communities campaign works on improving toxic site cleanups and mitigating the harms of pesticide use and the poor air quality caused by pesticide use. Heres how we made progress in protecting frontline communities from toxic substances this year:. Participated in the Peoples Tribunal for Pesticides and Civil Rights.. Successfully lobbied with our allies for a more protective regulation for a cancer-causing pesticide marketed as Telone.. Brought awareness to Phibrotech Permit Renewal, leading allies to take up the fight against renewing the hazardous waste facility in Santa Fe Springs.. Obtained a commitment from the state to monitor amounts of pesticides in the air in Arvin and Lamont and reallocate funding for Vegetative Barriers in Shafter, which would help reduce particulate matter pollution throughout the community.
  4. $25,691 spent. All Other programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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