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California Forestry Association

EIN 94-1218216 · Sacramento, CA

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What it says it does

CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION IS THE FOREST INDUSTRY ADVOCATE THAT HELPS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND GROW OUR MEMBERS' BUSINESSES.

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 (4)

THE CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION KEEP MEMBERS - WHO ARE PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, FOREST MANAGERS, AND PRODUCERS OF WOOD PRODUCTS - INFORMEDOF RULES, REGULATIONS, LITIGATION, AND LEGISLATION WHICH IMPACTS THE USE OF TIMBER PRODUCTS AND TIMBER SALES. THE CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION,THROUGH ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLANNING, DEVELOPS A PLATFORM AND WORKPLAN THAT SERVES AS INTERNAL GUIDANCE FOR LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTION FOR YEAR GIVEN YEAR.
THE REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROGRAM DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROACTIVE REGULATORY POLICY AND STRATEGIES.IT MONITORS STATE REGULATORY INITIATIVES AND PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH REGULATORY ANALYSIS AND BRIEFINGS,AS WELL AS SUPPLYING TESTIMONY RELATED TO PROPOSED REGULATIONS. CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION STAFF SERVED ON THE FEDERAL TIMBER PURCHASERS COMMITTEE WHICH MONITORS FEDERAL TIMBER SALES.
THE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM CONDUCTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND MEDIA RELATIONS. WORK INCLUDED PREPARATION OF OPINION EDITORIALS, MESSAGING MATERIALS, AND WEB BLOGS. THE WEBSITE WAS REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE MORE USER FRIENDLY INFORMATION. STAFF SERVED ON PANELS AND MADE PRESENTATIONS TO VARIOUS GROUPS REGARDING FOREST MANAGMENT AND FIRE PREVENTION.
THE CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION RECEIVED STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT CONTRACTS TO IMPLEMENT REFORESTATION ON MEMBERS LANDS. CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION RECEIVED A STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT.

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 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 November 6, 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 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 June 1953.
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 November 4, 2026.

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