California Manufacturers and Technology Association
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What it says it does
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for Californias 30,000 manufacturing, processing and technology-based companies. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with the state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the states environmental resources. CMTA represents 400 businesses from the entire manufacturing community an economic sector that generates more than $300 billion every year and employs more than 1.3 million Californians.
- Income
- $3.0 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 44
- Highest pay
- $441,025, president & ceo
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 (3)
- Government Relations: The organization leverages its members, internal staff, external consultants, and other experts to review, analyze and advocate on critical industry issues. These issues range from legislative, regulatory, and commercial initiatives that impact the manufacturing sector and the business climate in California.
- RESTRICTED FUNDS: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A NUMBER OF RESTRICTEDFUNDS INCLUDING:1.) ENERGY FUND: FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH UTILITY RATE NEGOTIATIONS2.) ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY: FOR REGULATORY MATTERS RELATED TO ENSURING EFFECTIVE COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS IS COMPLETED ON RULES AND REGULATIONS3.) RELEVANCE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING FUND: PROVIDE A MORE WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS THROUGH RIGOROUS ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COURSES4.) NERA: FOR CONSULTING SERVICES5.) WILDFIRE: FOR MATTERS RELATED TO WILDFIRE IMPACTS ON ENERGY/ELECTRICITY6.) INDUSTRY ENERGY PROJECT: FOR A COLLABORATIVE PAN-INDUSTRY EFFORT TO FOCUS PUBLIC POLICY ATTENTION ON MATTERS RELATING TO AFFORDABILITY AND RELIABILITY OF ENERGY IN CALIFORNIA7.) CAP/TRADE 2020: FOR A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS ON AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN CALIFORNIA8.) GET REAL: FOR MATTERS RELATING TO A COALITION OF BUSINESSESS WORKING TO PROMOTE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCTION IN SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA
- Meetings: The Organization sponsors and conducts numerous meetings, conferences and seminars which covered issues of interest to approximately 800 members during the year.
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 March 1948.
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.
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