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California Alliance of Caregivers Inc

EIN 81-2865148 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

California Alliance of Caregivers represents the voices of relative and non-relative caregivers to promote the well-being of children in foster care. California Alliance of Caregivers provides training information support and advocacy for foster kinship guardian and adoptive families.

Income
$215,304
Spending
$209,675
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
5
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$66,540, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $37,742 spent. Parents and Caregivers for Wellness is a program designed for parents and caregivers of children and youth with behavioral health needs. The California Alliance of Caregivers collaborates with various organizations to carry out program activities. CAC organized monthly training sessions for parents and professionals virtual support groups two in-person training events and an Advocacy Day at the Capitol. CAC provided information training advocacy and support to over 1,000 parents and caregivers.
  2. $56,613 spent. California Alliance of Caregivers virtual Family Resource Center served families with trauma-informed parent education Textured Hair Care training and products for youth connection to benefits Calm Kits parent appreciation events holiday gifts backpacks and weekly virtual parent support groups. 9-12 hours of training are offered to parents and caregivers each month. The Foster Care Rates Clinic served families who needed support accessing benefits for their youth; and or learning about and accessing due process information. Calm Kits are given to parents caregivers and youth to teach de-escalation and self-regulation. Over 600 calm kits were made by youth and families.
  3. $56,614 spent. California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassadors is a statewide coalition of caregiver leaders that conducted implementation and system improvement activities; and outreach and engagement with caregivers to collect and share information. This program also includes local regional and statewide training. This leadership coalition of 50 leaders represents 40 counties around the state. They help to gather and share information with caregivers and partner with agencies to assist with implementation and program improvement. They attend 2-3 meetings month. In addition an annual Resource Family Liaison Conference is held for 100 caregiver support staff members from 39 counties to share best practices in support Resource Parents.
  4. $18,870 spent. Caregiver Day at the Capitol is a policymaker education day. This program includes the gathering of stakeholder input during policy meetings and leadership meetings throughout the year to create a list of priority issues for caregivers that is published in a Caregiver Policy Agenda. Nearly 100 caregivers attended this event and held 80 meetings with legislative offices.
  5. $18,870 spent. Coffee with Caregivers is a weekly online support group for Foster Kinship Guardian and Adoptive Families. This weekly virtual peer to peer support group connects families to information support benefits and advocacy and provided over 900 hours of caregiver training.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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