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California Bankers Association

EIN 94-0356160 · Sacramento, CA

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What it says it does

PROVIDES EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF THE BANKING INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

THE ADVOCACY GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ASSOCIATION CONCERNING ITS POSITION AND THE TAKING OF ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE, GOVERNMENTAL, AND REGULATORY MATTERS. THIS GROUP IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ANALYZING REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION TO ASSESS THE EFFECT ON THE INDUSTRY AND TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS AND SEMINARS.
THE MEMBERSHIP GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENHANCING THE MEMBER EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING TANGIBLE BENEFITS AND ENSURING MEMBERS DERIVE MAXIMUM VALUE FROM THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP IS CONCERNED WITH DEVELOPING AND RECOMMENDING EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND MATERIAL WITH RESPECT TO THE INTERESTS AND SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF THE REPRESENTED BANKING ACTIVITIES OF ITS VARIOUS GROUPS, INCLUDING A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, THE HOLDING OF CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS OF INTEREST AND BENEFIT TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.
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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