California Workforce Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To promote, enhance and serve the interests of local workforce development partnerships.
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $266,632, cfo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $952,103 spent. Led a range of impactful initiatives to strengthen workforce development across the state. These included hosting multiple boot camps, promoting equitable economic recovery at the regional level, and launching a youth apprenticeship program. Provided technical assistance to businesses and workforce boards to support employers impacted by the pandemic and delivered several capacity-building trainings to enhance the effectiveness of local workforce systems. Continued implementation of the Employment Training Panel (ETP) program, enabling Local Workforce Development Boards to collaborate more effectively with employers in upskilling incumbent workers and addressing evolving industry demands.
- $770,243 spent. CWA sponsors two conferences. The annual spring membership conference is designed for Board members, partners, and front line staff. The annual fall policy conference was designed for the workforce policy makers at both the State and Local levels.
- $322,026 spent. Participated in lobbying to address workforce issues across California.
- $201,481 spent. Other member services and support
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 2025.
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 October 1987.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: California Apt Association (Sacramento, CA), EIN 95-2829075. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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