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California Careforce

EIN 45-2408171 · Roseville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

California CareForce (CCF) brings together volunteer healthcare professionals, community leaders, and engaged citizens to sponsor temporary clinics across California where free dental, vision and medical care is provided to those in need. CCF believes everyone has the inalienable right of access to healthcare. CCF annually serves thousands of patients who lack the resources for much-needed healthcare services including 1) dental treatments; 2) vision screenings and eyeglasses; and 3) basic medical screenings.

Income
$695,621
Spending
$655,253
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
835
Highest pay
$100,217, executive dir.

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $219,736 spent. California CareForce was happy to return to the Coachella Valley to hold the annualHealthcare clinic at the Empire Polo Grounds March 8-10, 2024. 1,603 patientsreceived dental, vision, and/or medical services during this 3-day event. Over 815volunteers committed 6,540 hours of their time to provide over 6,447 servicesvalued at $512,688. All services were provided at no-cost to the patients in theValley.
  2. $156,954 spent. On November 15-17, 2024, California CareForce traveled to Californias centralvalley for the first time for the San Joaquin Valley Free Healthcare Clinic held at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds in Fresno, CA. 1,482 people received dental, vision, and/or medical care at no-cost by 335 medical, dental, and vision professionals as well as local community members who dedicated 2,200 hours to help their neighbors inneed. A total of 4,860 services valued at $429,372 were provided to help SanJoaquin Valley residents smile and see again!
  3. $78,477 spent. California CareForce set up a FREE pop-up clinic in Humboldt County at the AdorniCenter in downtown Eureka on July 12-13, 2024. Volunteers traveled as far away asSacramento to help provide 972 people with free dental, vision, and/or medicalcare. These 200 generous professionals and general volunteers donated 2,045hours of their time to provide $278,551 worth of services to Humboldt Countyresidents in desperate need of vital services.
  4. $68,014 spent. California CareForce volunteers provided veterans and their family members withFREE dental, medical, and vision services with a total value of $206,204. Theseservices were provided by 204 volunteers who dedicated 1,200 hours of their time atthe Placer Veterans Stand Down on May 7-8, 2024. Our volunteers provided 565people with dental, vision, and/or medical care at no-cost to our honored veteransincluding 85 extractions, 50 cleanings, 179 x-rays, 40 dentures, 43 medical exams,304 medical screenings, and 175 prescription glasses made.

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 August 2014.

    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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