California Pacific Conference
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
Points to look into
- Only 34% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
PURPOSEThe purpose of the Cal Pac is to assist in the educational development of students through intercollegiate athletics participation, namely:1.To ensure that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the total educational offering.2.To cultivate the broadest possible student involvement in the athletics program.3.To maintain high ethical standards in the operation of the athletics program and in the conduct of student athletes.4.To foster wholesome competition among institutions with similar educational and athletic philosophies, while providing for rivalry, competition, and championships.5.To promote gender equality while respecting institutional diversity. 6.To encourage common relationships among the member institutions and their various constituencies.7.To support competition through agreed upon conference standards.8.To enhance the opportunity for greater public recognition and media exposure.9.To collect, disseminate and preserve conference, team, and individual recor
- Income
- $221,335
- Spending
- $303,522
- Spent on programs
- 34%
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Highest pay
- $156,735, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 46% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1534% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (1)
- $104,553 spent. The Cal Pac offers championships in various sports for women and men and oversees the athletics programs of 9 colleges/universities who sponsor baseball, basketball, cheer/dance, cross country, football, flag football, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball).The conference spans over the length of California comprised of small private schools which offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. Affiliate member institutions can participate in select sports and come from all across the country - including schools in Washington, South Dakota, Kansas, and Massachusetts.The major expenses to run the league include commissioner wages, championship administration, conference/meetings/special events, officials, website, and awards
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of June 30, 2003. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.