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Capitol Resource Institute

EIN 68-0129342 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICING FAITH IN THE PUBLIC ARENA. WE ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO BE CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND WORK TO IMPACT THE CULTURE AROUND THEM. WE SUPPORT THE EXERCISE OF RELIGION AS PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S CONSTITUTION.

Income
$379,511
Spending
$387,643
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$66,000, exec director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $177,871 spent. TAKE BACK THE CLASSROOM - CREATING AND PROMOTING A MODEL POLICY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT TO PROTECT PARENTS RIGHTS IN THE CLASSROOM.
  2. $56,115 spent. ADMINISTERED A WEEK-LONG YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR CHRISTIAN YOUTH. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED WORKSHOPS ON OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE, CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY, THE GOVERNMENT OF CALIFORNIA, GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, THE INFLUENCE OF THE MEDIA, AND CAREER GUIDANCE. PARTICIPANTS CONDUCTED A MOCK LEGISTLATIVE SESSION IN THE CALIFORNIA CAPITOL BUILDING AND MET WITH MEMBERS OF THE CA LEGISTLATURE.
  3. CREATED AND PRODUCED NEW PODCAST ALONG WITH A FEW NEW EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
  4. $98,265 spent. CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC IN ALL 50 STATES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO STATE FOIAS, AND PARENTAL OPT OUT FORMS. CREATED AND PRODUCED A WEEKLY PODCAST, ALONG WITH FREE PRODUCT FOR CITIZENS. PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY EMAILS REGARDING CULTURAL ISSUES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
  5. CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC 98265. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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