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Clayton Business and Community Association Inc

EIN 94-3373920 · Clayton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To raise funds through events and contributions for the purpose of providing grants for charities, scholarships and community projects.

Income
$470,989
Spending
$370,505
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
1
Volunteers
250

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
  1. $87,537 spent. Bocce and Cornhole.CBCA, through volunteers, runs one of the largest bocce ball leagues in the United States and one of the largest cornhole leagues in California. The bocce league has 180 teams, 1,800 players, and plays year round. Cornhole has more than 100 teams, and nearly 600 players. These two activities form an important social hub for the community and serve the community year round. Profits raised from league and rental/tournament fees are invested back into the community through grants that support student needs (grammar, middle, and high school), civic projects, local arts and theater, and feeding and clothing people in need.
  2. $58,275 spent. CBCA sponsors and conducts community events year round, including holiday decorations, community concerts, Hay Day (Halloween) activities, parades, and cleans up and beautifies the community. All such activities are conducted through volunteer effort that engages the community year round.
  3. $50,080 spent. A Round-Up celebrating the 40th anniversary of CBCA.
  4. $27,837 spent. BBQ Cook off
  5. $21,000 spent. Scholarships.
  6. Art & Wine FestivalCBCA, solely through volunteers, puts on one of the largest art & wine festivals in Northern California on the last weekend in April (Clayton Art & Wine Festival). The festival attracts nearly 15,000. Profits raised from craft booth fees, food court, Kiddieland, and beer and wine sales are invested back into the community through grants that support student needs (grammar, middle, and high school), civic projects, local arts and theater, and feeding and clothing people in need.See Schedule G for financial details.
  7. OktoberfestCBCA, solely through volunteers, puts on the largest and most authentic Oktoberfest in Northern California. This festival attracts upwards of 20,000 people annually. Profits raised from craft booth fees, food court, Kiddieland, and beer and wine sales are invested back into the community through grants that support student needs (grammar, middle, and high school), civic projects, local arts and theater, and feeding and clothing people in need.See Schedule G for financial details.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2014.

    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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