California Association of Business Brokers
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What it says it does
The California Association of Business Brokers is an association of business brokers and merger and acquisition specialists whose goal is to promote the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within our state.
- Income
- $381,788
- Spending
- $369,360
- 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 (1)
- 1. Provided the following educational courses: a. CABB 101 2-day course, required of members - Introduction to California Business Brokerageb. CABB 201 - 1 day course, required of members Advanced Recasting and Valuations c. CABB 130 1 day course Finance for Business Brokersd. IBBA 210 2-day course - Analyzing and Recasting Financial Statementse. IBBA 220 - Introduction to Pricing Small Businessesf. IBBA 301 - Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions Processg. CABB 501 1 day course - CBB Renewal2. Provided members the opportunity to obtain the designation of Certified Business Broker, CBB. This designation is awarded upon completion of required courses, a period of experience in the industry and completion of the required number and/or size of transactions. It signifies a level of competence and accomplishment to prospective clients and members of the business brokerage community. 3. Provided monthly CABBinars web seminars about hot topics and new ways to improve your practice and sell more. And, weekly emails including tips & relevant stories.4. CABB provided its members with a complete set of standard forms designed jointly by attorneys and business brokers exclusively for the business brokerage profession. The forms include a representation agreement listing form, purchase agreement for business assets, stock purchase agreement, disclosure forms for both buyers and sellers and many more. The forms are copyright protected and are available only to individual members of CABB.5. Held 2-Day Annual Statewide Conference offering top speakers, presentations, roundtable discussions and opportunity to meet with industry sponsors.6. Provided regional networking opportunities including quarterly member meetings to exchange listings, network with other business brokers and listen to professional speakers on topics relating to business brokerage.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(6) business league.
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? 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 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 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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