Sacramento Environmental Justice Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SACRAMENTO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL INEQUITIES AMONG POOR AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF THE GREATER SACRAMENTO REGION. THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, NONPROFITS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING INEQUITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES.
- Income
- $165,434
- Spending
- $90,431
- Reserves
- 20.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $26,042 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TECHNIQUES, SAC-EJC PROVIDES EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WORKSHOPS, GROUP MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS, PRESENTATIONS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CHALLENGES IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS IN FAITH COMMUNITIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE INFLUENCED THE INVESTMENTS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SOUTH SACRAMENTO FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN AREAS THAT NEVER HAD IT BEFORE.
- $25,000 spent. CLEAN AIR EDUCATION - THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TECHNIQUES, SAC-EJC PROVIDES EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WORKSHOPS, GROUP MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS, PRESENTATIONS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CHALLENGES IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS IN FAITH COMMUNITIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE INFLUENCED THE INVESTMENTS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SOUTH SACRAMENTO FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN AREAS THAT NEVER HAD IT BEFORE.
- $17,000 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - THROUGH ADULT LEARNING TECHNIQUES, WE IDENTIFY, TRAIN AND DEVELOP GRASSROOTS LEADERS INTERESTED IN BECOMING PUBLIC LEADERS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEM THE MOST. WE VALUE A PERSON'S STORY AND THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND EVALUATION, LEADERS DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC LIFE. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED LEADERS WHO HAVE LEARNED TO FIGHT UNFAIR HOUSING EVICTIONS FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED RESIDENTS. THEY HAVE LEARNED TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN AGENDA AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
- $9,277 spent. HOUSING & TENANTS RIGHTS - OUR GRASSROOTS LEADERS HELP US UNDERSTAND THE HOUSING CRISIS THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. WE PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN NEED, AS WELL AS THE APPROPRIATE SPACE TO BUILD TRUST. OUR UNHOUSED COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO VALLEY HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR STRONGEST PARTNERS, AND WE HAVE DEVELOPED A RELATIONAL CULTURE TO SEEK COMMON-SENSE SOLUTIONS-LED BY IMPACTED FAMILIES.
- $7,250 spent. OUTREACH - ALL OUR PROGRAMS (CLEAN AIR, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT) REQUIRE AN OUTREACH STRATEGY. OUR FOCUS IS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH CHURCHES, CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. OUR COALITION HAS GROWN TO 20 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2023.
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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