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California School Age Consortium

EIN 93-0916869 · El Sobrante, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) builds professional networks that provide training, leadership development and advocacy to ensure that all young people have access to high quality out-of-school time programs and to create a more equitable future for California.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
47
Volunteers
101

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $250,000 spent. Training: Developing the skills and capacity of youth development professionals - The Trainer Network provides a diverse array of experiential and interactive in-person, virtual and online trainings that build the knowledge and confidence of out-of-school time (OST) professionals at all levels. In addition, in response to the pandemic, CalSAC adapted essential youth development training modules for a virtual space and offered them free-of-charge to OST workers. In partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, CalSAC recruited 156 program sites to coordinate the Science Action Club for middle schools.See Schedule O for more details. In partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, CalSAC recruited 69 program sites to coordinate the Science Action Club for middle schools, impacting 828 youth and 138 OST professionals. In addition, CalSAC provided 32 hours of training on mental health and wellness to 214 professionals, and updated training curriculum for multilingual learner support, resulting in 68 hours of training to 417 professionals.
  2. $205,010 spent. Leadership Development: Developing equity-driven leaders who are advancing the out-of-school time field and their careers - CalSAC provides a statewide year-long fellowship for emerging leaders of color (ELC). The fellowships foster transformative change, allowing each individual to be part of the larger movement for equity and social justice. In addition, consulting services were performed to design and facilitate learning communities with various partners.
  3. $200,000 spent. Advocacy, Community Building and Outreach: Building a base of educated citizens influencing policy and driving change - CalSAC is committed to empowering those closest to youth development work to engage in local, ongoing, grassroots advocacy through training, organizing and community building. The California Afterschool & Summer Challenge, was held virtually, engaging 335 professionals, youth and families in a statewide rally, civic engagement training, and virtual legislative visits. 75 youth were engaged for the Teens Advocating for Civic Action (TACA) program. In addition, CalSAC collaborated with four other intermediary partners for the Strategic Alliance Initiative by creating a forum to connect with each other and access free training and engage in professional learning communities.
  4. $140,000 spent. Quality Counts: CalSAC provides fiscal management and administrative support to the Alameda County Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) known as Quality Counts. CalSAC is charged with distributing Quality Improvement grants and Quality Reward awards for state and privately funded preschool/toddler centers and family child care sites, in partnership with Alameda County Office of Education and First 5 Alameda County. CalSAC also administrates the Workforce Pathways Project professional development and higher education stipend program, in partnership with Alameda County Office of Education. 1,389 Stipends were distributed.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 November 1986.

    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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