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Cordova Community Councilfoundation

EIN 20-8488524 · Rncho Cordova, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORDOVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOUNDATION ENGAGES CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION, IMPROVE COMMUNITY IMAGE, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
29.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
8
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$189,496, executive di

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $38,842 spent. HEARTSTOPPERS HAUNTED HOUSE IS A PARTNERSHIP OF THE CORDOVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOUNDATION AND THEATER 4 THEATER NERDS TO PRODUCE A MONTH-LONG HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PUBLIC AS A FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS. HEARTSTOPPERS HAUNTED HOUSE BEGINS DEVELOPMENT IN JUNE AND CONTINUES THROUGH THE DISMANTLING IN NOVEMBER. THE ACTIVITY INCLUDES "SCARY" EXPERIENCES IN CELEBRATION OF THE HALLOWEEN SEASON. THE CORDOVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL PROVIDES THE FACILITY, FACILITY MANAGEMENT, PARKING MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER DUTIES FOR THIS EVENT.
  2. $380,605 spent. RANCHO CORDOVA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: THIS PROJECT IS A TWO-DAY EVENT WHICH INCLUDES A ONE MILE ROAD RUN, A FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL. THE EVENT IS THE LARGEST COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN THE CITY AND ATTRACTS 25,000 VISITORS. THE FESTIVAL EVENT INCLUDES A CARNIVAL, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, ATTRACTIONS FOR FAMILIES, CONCERTS AND FIREWORKS SHOWS. THE CORDOVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF EVENT ACTIVITIES, SECURING ALL PERMITS, PARKING MANAGEMENT, TRASH MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND MANAGEMENT, SIGNAGE, TICKETING, AND LABOR TO MANAGE AND SUPPORT THESE ACTIVITIES.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ALL OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND PROJECTS

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 April 2008.

    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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