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Ceo Leadership Alliance Orange County

EIN 87-3516668 · Laguna Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CEO LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE ORANGE COUNTY (CLAOC) IS TO DEVELOP AND RETAIN THE TALENT NEEDED FOR AN INCLUSIVE, PREMIER INNOVATION HUB.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
13
Volunteers
156
Highest pay
$311,803, ceo & president

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $734,993 spent. THE CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCE IS A MICRO-INTERNSHIP DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO ORANGE COUNTY COMPANIES THROUGH A 4 TO 6 WEEK HYBRID OR IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE. DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE HOST COMPANY'S MISSION, VALUES, AND WORK CULTURE AS THEY LEARN ABOUT CAREERS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS GAIN PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AS THEY WORK WITH HOST EMPLOYEES ON A SHORT-TERM PROJECT.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 180% GROWTH IN CLAOC'S CEE INTERNSHIPS DURING THE PAST 3 YEARS, WITH 36 HOST BUSINESSES AND 300 STUDENTS IN 2024. 1000 HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED CEES SINCE 2022, EARNING $228,000 IN STUDENT STIPENDS.
  2. $313,261 spent. CLAOC HEALTH CARE COALITION IS ADDRESSING ORANGE COUNTY'S HEALTHCARE TALENT SHORTAGE BY INCREASING THE QUALIFIED TALENT POOL AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, EVERGREEN TALENT PIPELINE. BY PARTNERING WITH FIVE TOP HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN OC, WE ARE ALIGNING EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE HEALTHCARE TALENT PIPELINE AND ENSURE ORANGE COUNTY HAS THE QUALIFIED WORKFORCE NEEDED TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CARE NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. THESE LEADERS ARE WORKING TO ADDRESS SHARED WORKFORCE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING TALENT SHORTAGES IN HIGH-DEMAND ROLES, TRAINING CAPACITY LIMITS, AND RETENTION HURDLES.
  3. $304,357 spent. NATIONAL TALENT COLLABORATIVE IS A UNIQUE CONSORTIUM OF REGIONAL LEADERS OF BUSINESS-ENGAGED ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SHARED COMMITMENT TO TALENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. REGIONAL LEADERS MEET REGULARLY TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND TO EXPLORE FURTHER COLLABORATION, SUCH AS SHARING COMMON DATA PLATFORMS, SPEAKING WITH A COLLECTIVE VOICE, AND WORKING TOGETHER TO DRIVE BROAD-SCALE, SYSTEMIC CHANGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
  4. $275,480 spent. THE CLAOC AI TALENT LAB CULTIVATES AN INCLUSIVE AND FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE FOR THE AI ERA. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION, THE LAB STRENGTHENS ORANGE COUNTY'S CAPACITY TO LEAD IN INNOVATIVE AI DEVELOPMENT. CLAOC BRINGS TOGETHER CIVIC AND BUSINESS LEADERS, AI-FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURS, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS TO CULTIVATE AND RECRUIT THE DIVERSE TALENT NEEDED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE TO SUPPORT A ROBUST AI-INFUSED ECONOMY IN OC. WE PARTNER WITH INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION THROUGH A MONTHLY AI WORKING GROUP AND A QUARTERLY TECH LEADERS GROUP TO STAY RESPONSIVE TO THE REGION'S EVOLVING AI ECOSYSTEM. SINCE BEGINNING THE AI TALENT LAB HAS ENGAGED OVER 3,700 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH PANELS, SUMMITS, AND ECOSYSTEM EVENTS: REACHED 150 HIGH SCHOOL, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH INDUSTRY-SPONSORED AI PROJECTS AND CERTIFICATIONS; DELIVERED 100+ MICRO-INTERNSHIPS IN COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS; POSITIONED OC AS A THOUGHT LEADER THROUGH THE STATE OF AI IN OC WHITEPAPER AND DEVELOPED OC AI GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
  5. $153,487 spent. OC FELLOWS IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AND RETAIN DIVERSE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ORANGE COUNTY. IT SUPPORTS RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATES EMPLOYED AT OC-BASED COMPANIES BY OFFERING QUARTERLY LEARNING AND SOCIAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CAREER-FOCUSED EXPERIENCES.THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, HELPING FELLOWS BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND GIVE BACK. THROUGH SKILL-BUILDING AND NETWORKING, OC FELLOWS STRENGTHENS TIES TO ORANGE COUNTY LEADERS, COMPANIES, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS TO THRIVE AS THE REGION'S NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 90+% OF 160 CURRENT AND PAST OC FELLOWS ALUMNI ARE STILL EMPLOYED IN OC. 5TH COHORT OF OC FELLOWS LAUNCHED.
  6. $237,252 spent. COLLEGE CAREER EXPERIENCES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER COLLEGE STUDENTS TO LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL, FULFILLING CAREERS THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS. IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING MEMBER COMPANIES, WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE STUDENTS' RESUMES AND OFFER MEANINGFUL EXPOSURE TO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD.ADDITIONALLY, THE WORKPLACE MENTORING PROGRAM IS TAILORED FOR UNIVERSITY JUNIORS AND SENIORS. THE PROGRAM HELPS BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO LAND INTERNSHIPS AND FULL-TIME ROLES. STUDENTS WILL ALSO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL AND DISCOVER HOW TO NAVIGATE THEIR CAREER PATH WITH PURPOSE. THIS ISN'T JUST ABOUT MENTORSHIP-IT'S ABOUT BUILDING CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER. PROGRAM TOTALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2021.

    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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