Chaldean Community Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Chaldean Community Council is to empower individuals and strengthen communities by removing barriers to essential services and opportunities. We are committed to serving people of all backgrounds with dignity, compassion, and respect while promoting self-sufficiency, education, health, and economic opportunity through advocacy, collaboration, and community-based programs.
- Income
- $346,666
- Spending
- $414,260
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 60%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 58
- Highest pay
- $74,970, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (8)
- $256,386 spent. During the year, the Chaldean Community Council assisted 11,009 individuals by providing direct services and connecting clients with local, state, and federal resources. Services included assistance with SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Relief, EDD unemployment benefits, IHSS, housing navigation, Section 8 applications, rental assistance, utility assistance programs including SDG&E CARE, FERA, AMP, LIHEAP, and other utility assistance programs, employment services, resume preparation, job search assistance, workforce development, college admissions, FAFSA and financial aid applications, translation and interpretation, citizenship and immigration resources, health insurance enrollment, medical appointment navigation, behavioral health referrals, senior services, transportation assistance, small business development through our Business Incubator Program, community education workshops, youth and family support services, and comprehensive case management. CCC also operated the Chaldean Community Radio Program, providing multilingual public education, health awareness, civic engagement, community announcements, interviews, and information about available resources and services to help keep the community informed and connected. These services were provided directly by CCC staff and through referrals and partnerships with government agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community organizations.
- $52,310 spent. Expanded and strengthened partnerships with numerous public agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to increase community access to services and resources. New Key partnerships include the San Diego Foundation and San Diego Wellness Collaborative resulting in funding and program support for Communtiy service outreach initiatives while also strengthening collaborations with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), San Ysidro Health, PACE, the City of El Cajon, El Cajon Police Department, Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, Grossmont Union High School District, Cajon Valley Union School District, License to Freedom, County of San Diego, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Public Consulting Group (PCG), UC San Diego (UCSD), Autism Society San Diego, Toastmasters International, and many other community organizations. These collaborations expanded community outreach, healthcare navigation, workforce development, educational opportunities, public safety collaboration, and supportive services for residents throughout San Diego County.
- $21,833 spent. Successfully expanded the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program to provide outreach, health education, care coordination, resource navigation, case management, and supportive services for individuals and families. And collaborated with Public Consulting Group (PCG) to hire volunteers through the Employment and Workforce Experience (EWE) Program, providing employment opportunities while helping participants gain valuable work experience, develop job skills, and connect to long-term career pathways. These initiatives strengthened community engagement, expanded access to essential services, and increased economic and health opportunities for the communities we serve.
- $27,340 spent. Distributed more than 4,000 holiday gifts, toys, and essential items to low income children and families during seasonal community assistance programs.
- $1,431 spent. Provided over 50 families with complete Thanksgiving meal boxes to help ensure access to holiday meals and food security.
- $1,142 spent. Hosted more than four employment and career readiness workshops in partnership with the Cajon Valley Union School District, resulting in multiple community members obtaining employment opportunities.
- $450 spent. Strengthened collaboration and community safety efforts through partnership initiatives with local law enforcement agencies and the police department.
- Supported and engaged more than 50 volunteers through community service opportunities, outreach activities, and nonprofit programming.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 2017.
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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