State Engagement Fund
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE STATE ENGAGEMENT FUND UTILIZES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES IN COMBINATION TO FACILITATE ALIGNMENT AMONG ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY WORK TOGETHER IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC EDUCATION, EQUALITY, ENVIRONMENT AND POVERTY.
- Income
- $19.0 million
- Spending
- $21.8 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
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)
- $21.8 million spent. GRANTED FUNDS DIRECTLY TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE PROGRAM CRITERIA TO SUPPORT AND GROW DEDICATED AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN THE EXECUTION OF THEIR DUTIES, SUCH AS: CULTIVATING AND RETAINING CHARITABLE DONORS; AND ASSESSING AND BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR STATES. THESE CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ACCESSING AND SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING AND RESOURCING STRUCTURES/ENTITIES FOR VOTER ACTIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT; RESEARCH; LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNICATIONS; ACCOUNTABILITY; AND ACCESSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR STAFF SUCH AS MANAGEMENT/FINANCE/LEGAL TRAININGS, AND TRAINING ON RECRUITING INDIVIDUAL AND FOUNDATION DONORS
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)(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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
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 June 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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