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Communities for a New California Education Fund

EIN 45-1636468 · Granite Bay, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide charitable assistance to underrepresented communities and the general public by providing non-partisan voter registration and mobilization, capacity building and educational activities.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
71
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$82,500, executive director

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 303% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $4.1 million spent. Program #1 STATEWIDE: CNC EF launched the READY Reps program to strengthen disaster preparedness in underrepresented California neighborhoods. CNC EF partnered with 15 community-based organizations, and trained trusted leaders to organize workshops, house meetings, and door-to door outreach. This people-centered model built trust and resilience through culturally relevant and accessible engagement. READY Reps focuses on local relationships ensuring long-term disaster preparedness and stronger local response to wildfires, floods, heat, and other natural disaster threats. Phonebanking: Ready Reps Program (20242025) Communities for a New California Education Fund implemented a statewide live phone outreach program for the California Office of Emergency Services (OES). The program educated residents in all 58 counties on emergency preparedness and increased Wireless Emergency Alert sign-ups. Outreach prioritized vulnerable populations, tailoring education to local risks like wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. Specialists provided practical steps,culturally relevant materials, and personalized guidance for seniors, and rural families.This equity-informed, statewide initiative strengthened preparedness,community trust, and resilience through direct, empathetic communication.
  2. $490,285 spent. Program #2 SACRAMENTO, MERCED, FRESNO, COACHELLA VALLEY: Utilizing the findings from San Joaquin Valley Speaks. CNC EF implemented broad leadership development and volunteer recruitment campaigns via one-on-one personal visits, house meetings, monthly door-to-door neighborhood canvassing, and monthly resident-led membership meetings. Emphasis has been placed on issues impacting women, such as affordable housing, healthcare access, and education. CNC EF organizers supported neighborhood committees in developing issue-based educational campaigns for residents and elected and appointed officials. conducted to learn about issues impacting Coachella Valley families.
  3. $252,571 spent. Program #3 MERCED COUNTY, COACHELLA VALLEY: Merced County and Riverside County affordable housing education programs increase awareness of training to affordable housing needs in Merced and Riverside Counties. Activities include resident engagement, research, and training to promote local government transparency in local housing investments.

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 January 2013.

    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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