California Bus Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
SINCE 1969, THE CALIFORNIA BUS ASSOCIATION HAS GIVEN MOTORCOACH COMPANIES A VENUE TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN THE INDUSTRY. OUR DEDICATED MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT ASSISTS ALL OPERATORS, LARGE AND SMALL, IN THEIR DAILY BUSINESS SUCCESS. THE ASSOCIATION IS A RESOURCE AND OFFERS MEMBERS INFORMATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY PATROL, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND OTHERS. CBA MONITORS ALL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT COULD IMPACT THE INDUSTRY AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO ACHIEVE REALISTIC RESULTS ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.
- Income
- $99,318
- Spending
- $54,663
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $45,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
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
Governance
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
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 (1)
- HELD MEETINGS TO INFORM MEMBERS OF TECHNIQUES TO DEAL WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, SAFETY ISSUES AND HOW TO CONTROL COSTS. PUBLISHED INFORMATION TO MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR TO KEEP THEM INFORMED OF NEW GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND SAFETY DEVELOPMENTS. CONTINUED LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY INCLUDING WORKING CLOSELY WITH UMA AND ASA ON NATIONAL ISSUES AND WORKING WITH SEVERAL PARTIES TO ADDRESS THE RECENT CARB 2024/2027 DECISION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(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 October 13, 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 July 1980.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: California Apt Association (Sacramento, CA), EIN 95-2829075. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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