California Commission on Sexual Exploitation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We aim to reduce criminal behavior by the application of evidence-based and trauma-informed services that address the culture and institutions that profit from perpetrate or promote sexual violence.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 66%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
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 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 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, 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)
- $597,511 spent. Sex Offender Treatment Program is for justice involved individuals. For the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and adults it is essential to manage known sexual deviance in the most effective way to prevent future victimization. This program seeks to hold individuals accountable while providing education and counseling to address the root causes of their behavior.
- $125,287 spent. Sexual Exploiters Accountability Program. This program is a demand reduction intervention to decrease the prevalence of sex trafficking. Participants find accountability by understanding their contribution to the exploitation of those sold for commercial sex or prostitution.
- $99,541 spent. The Resilience Project serves as a beacon of support and a catalyst for change in the lives of victims and survivors of sexual violence helping participants step into thriving and resilient futures.
- $49,250 spent. Inspired by a commitment to strengths-based treatment for youth who exhibit problematic and or illegal sexual behaviors. This program is rooted in three core pillars: Family Community & Purposeful Life.
- $20,917 spent. a comprehensive counseling and therapy program designed to address compulsive pornography use through evidence-based approaches and the expertise of licensed mental health providers & specialists. This project offers a holistic approach to addressing compulsive pornography use through increased self-awareness cognitive restructuring and the development of healthier coping mechanisms. We focus on tackling underlying issues and developing skills for individuals struggling with problematic pornography use. This project goes beyond simply treating symptoms to fundamentally shifting their relationship with pornography and exploring underlying risk factors.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 March 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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