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California Association of Joint Powers Authorities

EIN 68-0039658 · Sacramento, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY RISK-SHARING POOLS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND BEST PRACTICES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RISK.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. CAJPA REGULARLY PROVIDES CURRENT AND TIMELY INFORMATION, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS, AND OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION OF RISK SHARING JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES IN CALIFORNIA. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO WORK TOGETHER ON ISSUES OF INTEREST IN THE LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY, AND LEGAL ARENAS IN CALIFORNIA.
  2. CAJPA SPONSORS WHAT IS CONSIDERED THE NATION'S PREMIER RISK MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. CAJPA'S ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALL RISK MANAGEMENT POOLS REGARDLESS OF SIZE, SCOPE OF OPERATION, OR MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE. THE PROCESS INVOLVES A DETAILED PROGRAM STUDY AND EVALUATION, COMMITTEE REVIEW AND ISSUANCE OF A REPORT, AND CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION.
  3. CAJPA STRIVES TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY. CAJPA HOSTS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS EACH YEAR INCLUDING THE ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE, THE FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT AND LITIGATION, INSURANCE AND TORT LIABILITY (LITL) SESSIONS. CAJPA OFFERS TRAINING TARGETED TO POOL PROFESSIONALS, POOL LEADERSHIP, AND GOVERNING OFFICIALS. CAJPA COLLABORATES WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT RISK POOLS (AGRIP) AND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES-RISC AND OTHER CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE PUBLIC ENTITY ASSOCIATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 1990.

    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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