Chile California Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Chile-California Council is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to developing and promoting joint endeavors and cooperative relations between Chile and California, as well as individuals, legal entities and other institutions in Chile and California, and to support and engage in activities that promote education, cultural exchange, human capital and technology development and environmental protection in Chile and California.On a daily basis, the Council focuses, among other things, on articulating interests, incubating ideas, and accelerating projects between universities, government agencies, NGOs, and businesses from both territories in areas of common interest. The Council also connects the Chilean-Californian community in California by promoting networking events and friendly gatherings to discuss development-related topics.
- Income
- $155,500
- Spending
- $141,909
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $66,352 spent. ENERGY and DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT: Disaster Risk Management: We reactivated collaboration with California authorities, including an important mission of CAL FIRE and the former director of CalOES to Chile. We organized the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management, bringing together experts, authorities such as the U.S. Ambassador to Chile and the Ambassador of Chile to the U.S., and key actors to share best practices. We made significant progress in renewing the Memorandum of Understanding between CONAF and CAL FIRE, and we facilitated crucial dialogues with the private sector. December 2024: WILDFIRES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For over a decade, the Chile California Council (CCC) has been a pillar in promoting collaboration between Chile and California, especially in wildfire and emergency management, areas where both regions face similar challenges. In 2024, efforts began to renew the Memoranda of Understanding between CONAF and CAL FIRE, adapting to the challenges of the current decade. This effort included a key visit by a CAL FIRE delegation to Chile, culminating in the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management: Shared Challenges between Chile and California, held at the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The CCC organized a crucial visit by a CAL FIRE delegation to Chile, culminating in the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management: Shared Challenges between Chile and California, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event brought together high-ranking authorities such as the U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Bernadette Meehan, as well as Chilean Ambassador Beatriz de la Fuente, and experts from CONAF, SENAPRED, CAL FIRE, CalOES, the private sector, and civil society to exchange experiences and best practices. The seminar addressed the public policies needed to tackle forest fires, focusing on prevention, preparedness, and the protection of vulnerable communities. Technical cooperation mechanisms were explored, such as joint training programs for brigades, multinational drills, and the exchange of advanced technologies for early fire detection and emergency management
- $11,059 spent. ENVIRONMENT and CONSERVATION: In collaboration with the CCCX, we persisted in promoting the sharing of essential conservation insights. Notable examples include workshops focusing on fog, kelp forest conservation, and bird protection, alongside enabling collaborative engagement at the Biodiversity COP16. These initiatives have successfully fostered vital connections, such as the Chile-California Fog Ecosystem Monitoring Network, and established an innovative partnership between the UC Natural Reserve System and centers at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. CHILE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE (CCCX) Under the Environment and Conservation focus area, the CCC supported CCCX activities throughout 2024, including four expert exchanges between California and Chile, fostering high-level meetings with representatives from academia and the public and private sectors. The main purpose of these exchanges was the transfer of specialized knowledge in technology, methodologies, and public policies related to conservation. The workshops generated valuable knowledge and strengthened binational scientific networks to address joint strategies against climate change. In May 2024, Davis, California, hosted a workshop on fog, organized by UC Davis and the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. Scientists explored this crucial phenomenon for Pacific ecosystems, sharing knowledge and methodologies. In June, UC Santa Cruz hosted a workshop on kelp forest ecosystems, with Chilean and Californian experts designing strategies for their sustainable management. In July, thanks to Point Blue Conservation Science in Petaluma, representatives from the Chilean Bird and Wildlife Observers Network analyzed bird conservation, presented strategies, and strengthened ties to protect transcontinental species, with the participation of various organizations and a visit to the Farallon Islands.
- $11,059 spent. CHILE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION EXCHANGE or CCCx: October 2024: SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CONSERVATION GOALS (COP16) CCCX: Joining the global effort for nature, the CCC supported the CCCX within the framework of the Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia, where key meetings were facilitated, including a dialogue between Chile's Minister of Environment, Maisa Rojas, and California's Secretary for Natural Resources, Wade Crowfoot. This meeting helped reaffirm binational collaboration and coordinate efforts to achieve conservation goals by 2030, demonstrating that global challenges are better faced together. The long-term collaboration between the Chile-California Council and the CCCX has been crucial in 2024 for strengthening scientific networks and developing joint strategies against climate change. Through expert exchanges and high-level meetings, they have promoted environmental conservation and underscored the value of international alliances for a sustainable future
- $41,633 spent. TECHNOLOGY, ENTRPRENEURSHIP and INNOVATION: Chile Conecta: California: We successfully launched this professional network for Chileans in California linked to Science, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (STIE). The launch event and collaboration with initiatives like Latinas in STEM and Chile Seminars lay the groundwork for empowering Chilean talent abroad and fostering synergies. These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication of our team, the invaluable support of our board, and the collaboration of an extensive network of partners in the public, private, and academic sectors in both territories. We especially thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile for its continued trust and support. Looking to the future, our goal is to further deepen the impact of our initiatives and explore new opportunities to collaborate in public and private sector areas that are crucial for sustainable development. Global challenges, such as climate change and rapid technological evolution, require robust and innovative binational collaboration. We pledge to keep spearheading initiatives that address these challenges and deliver real advantages and clear prospects for both Chile and California. From the Chile California Council, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who have collaborated with us: councilors, authorities, public and private organizations, academics, Chileans in California, and NGOs, among others. Your support has been fundamental to the success of our initiatives in 2024. With hope and professionalism, we renew our commitment to continue building bridges, facilitating dialogue, and generating concrete actions for a more prosperous and sustainable future for both regions.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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