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Center for Innovation and Resources Inc

EIN 74-3074976 · Sebastopol, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Center for Innovation and Resources, Inc. is a non-profit, public benefit organization committed to providing research based solutions to address real-world problems in human services and education.

Income
$593,428
Spending
$718,335
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$92,436, executive director

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: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (5)
  1. $333,042 spent. The Child Abduction Training Program (funded by Cal OES) - The Child Abduction Training Program works to support the efforts of the California Child Abduction Task Force in providing education and resources to professionals and volunteers involved in the prevention, recovery, investigation, and prosecution of cases of abducted children.
  2. $84,893 spent. Training Logistical Support & Delivery - Individual county or agency fee for service contracts. The Organization provides high quality training and technical assistance to agencies on an individual request basis. Contracts vary in size from a one-day training session to a multi-event series. Relevant content that fits the mission and goals of the contracting agency is developed and delivered utilizing the Organizations organizational expertise. Services typically provided include a subject matter expert, coordination of logistics, registration and event management, and follow-up support.
  3. $18,286 spent. Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalitions Innovative Partnerships Project - The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition has subcontracted with the Organization to provide coordination of their Innovative Partnerships Project. This project is designed to evaluate and reorient the Coalitions community education efforts in light of the protective factors outlined within the Strengthening Families Framework and other current research and to develop quality new materials for the region.
  4. $68,538 spent. The Northern & Southern Child Sexual Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Centers (Funded by Cal OES) - The Northern & Southern Child Sexual Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Centers develop and implement training and technical assistance activities designed to improve and strengthen the knowledge of professionals who provide treatment to victims of child sexual abuse and their families, as well as child advocacy centers and direct service providers, who provide services related to child sexual abuse investigations.
  5. The Northern & Southern Child Sexual Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Centers 68538. 0. 0.

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

  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 June 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 August 2003.

    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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