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EIN 20-2279217 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEXT TEN IS FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE ECONOMY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. WE PROVIDE CRITICAL DATA TO HELP INFORM THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO GROW THE ECONOMY AND REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING EMISSIONS. NEXT TEN ENVISIONS AN EDUCATED AND ENGAGED ELECTORATE THAT MAKES INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT AND PARTICIPATES ACTIVELY IN ISSUES IMPORTANT TO CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE. NEXT TEN WORKS TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION BY:- COMMISSIONING RESEARCH FROM LEADING EXPERTS ON COMPLEX STATE ISSUES.- CREATING AND COMMUNICATING HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION THROUGH A PORTFOLIO OF NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.- EMPLOYING INNOVATIVE "OUT OF THE BOX" MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALL CALIFORNIANS HAVE ACCESS TO THE POLITICAL PROCESS.

Income
$724,500
Spending
$750,745
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
20.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$147,338, cfo

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $350,647 spent. CALIFORNIA GREEN INNOVATION INDEX: RELEASED DECEMBER 2024A REPORT BY NEXT TEN THAT ANALYZES KEY ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS TO HELP US BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ROLE GREEN INNOVATION PLAYS IN REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE GLOBAL WARMING WHILE GROWING OUR ECONOMY. NEXT TEN'S CURRENT INTENTIONS ARE TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THESE INDICATORS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS AND IT ALSO CONTINUES TO INCLUDE INDICATORS FOR THE TOP 50 COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. THIS WAS THE FREE 16TH EDITION
  2. $89,186 spent. CLIMATE ADAPTIVE URBANISM FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAYSHORE: RELEASED OCTOBER 2024THIS RESEARCH EFFORT IS BEING LED BY PROFESSORS ZACHARY LAMB AND PROFESSOR ROB OLSHANSKY AT UC BERKELEY. THIS PROJECT WILL AIM TO EXPAND THE REALMS OF POSSIBLE ADAPTIVE URBANIZATION FOR THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND. BY CENTERING PROPERTY REGIMES THAT ARE ECOLOGICALLY-ADAPTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF COLLECTIVE ACTION, THE RESEARCHERS HOPE TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO PROPERTY CENTRAL TO EQUITY-CENTERED ADAPTATION PLANNING IN THE REGION. WE RECEIVED THE FIRST DRAFT IN MAY 2024 AND WILL RELEASE THE FINAL FREE REPORT IN FALL 2024.
  3. $79,892 spent. CONTINUE TO MARKET AND MAINTAIN THE NONPARTISAN FREE ONLINE CALIFORNIA BUDGET TOOL AND CALIFORNIA CHOICES WEBSITE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE INFORMATION ON ALL THE PROPOSITION INFORMATION DURING THE ELECTION YEAR. ANOTHER FREE REPORT ANALYZING THE BUSINESS CASE AND CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR FAST CHARGERS IN CALIFORNIA WAS RELEASED SEPTEMBER 2024.
  4. $44,518 spent. GETTING TO IMPLEMENTATION: THE STATUS OF LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION IN CALIFORNIA: NOV 2023 - THIS FREE REPORT WAS A RESEARCH EFFORT LET BY LOUISE BEDSWORTH AND HANNA PAYNE AT CLEE (CENTER FOR LAW, ENERGY, & THE ENVIRONMENT), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ILG (INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT), TO COMPREHENSIVELY SURVEY AND ASSESS THE STATE LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION IN CALIFORNIA. OVER THE PAST DECADE+, CITY AND STATE ACTION HAS DRIVEN MORE AGGRESSIVE CLIMATE ACTION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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