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California Association of Public Procurement Officials Inc

EIN 94-2793199 · Aptos, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CERTIFYING AND PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC PURCHASING OFFICERS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 February 28, 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 (6)
  1. $709,373 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CAPPO HOLDS ONE CONFERENCE A YEAR FOR THEIR MEMBERS TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS TO FURTHER THEIR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO NETWORK WITH COLLEAGUES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
  2. $29,892 spent. EDUCATION SEMINARS: IN PERSON SEMINARS ARE OFFERED BOTH IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR. WEBINARS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF CAPPO.
  3. $14,882 spent. CHAPTERS: CAPPO OFFERS A NETWORK OF LOCAL CHAPTERS OFFERING NETWORKING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $8,875 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: CAPPO COLLECTS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ITS MEMBERS FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM TO GIVE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL MUNICIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICERS TO ATTEND TRAINING SEMINARS.
  5. EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS
  6. MEMBERSHIP DUES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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