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California Community Foundation

EIN 95-3510055 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE INVEST IN, PARTNER WITH, AND AMPLIFY THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD A GOOD LIFE.

Income
$386.6 million
Spending
$374.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
65.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
104
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$731,053, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 65.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $254.7 million spent. DONOR ADVISED FUNDSCCF MANAGES MORE THAN 1,500 CHARITABLE FUNDS ENTRUSTED TO IT BY GENERATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES. CCF DISTRIBUTED GRANTS FROM DONOR SERVICED FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN GREATER LOS ANGELES AND ELSEWHERE. RESTRICTED FUNDS CCF DISBURSED GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S RESTRICTED FUNDS, FUNDS FOR A SPECIFIC ORGANIZATION OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION BY A LEGACY OR BEQUEST FROM A DONOR. RESTRICTED FUND GRANTS WERE MADE IN SUCH AREAS AS SCHOLARSHIPS, ANIMAL WELFARE, DISASTER RELIEF, ENVIRONMENT, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR NONPROFITS, AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AMONG OTHERS.
  2. $100.2 million spent. UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND NONPROFITS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES HAS ENABLED CCF TO ATTRACT AND CONCENTRATE RESOURCES ON PRIORITY AREAS WHILE ALSO RESPONDING TO OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES THAT ARISE. EDUCATION: GRANTS WERE MADE TO INCREASE SCHOOL READINESS THROUGH EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, IMPROVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPAND PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. EARLY EDUCATION GRANTMAKING REFLECTS A MULTI-YEAR EFFORT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE LOS ANGELES SCHOLARSHIP INVESTMENT FUND SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT COMBINE MULTI-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT THAT'S PROVEN TO HELP STUDENTS GRADUATE. THE READY TO RISE INITIATIVE IS A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS GROUNDED IN POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.HEALTH CARE: GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO A REGULAR SOURCE OF PREVENTIVE CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR UNINSURED ADULTS AND EXPANDING COVERAGE FOR ALL UNINSURED CHILDREN. THE TRAUMA PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE WORKED TO PREVENT VIOLENT INCIDENTS, ADDRESS FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VIOLENCE, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND HEALTH CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, THROUGH A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MODEL. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: GRANTS WERE MADE TO NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS AND POLICY AND ADVOCACY GROUPS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN STABLE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, PRESERVE EXISTING UNITS, AND PROTECT TENANTS FROM DISPLACEMENT.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: CCF UNDERSTANDS THAT GRANT DOLLARS ALONE ARE NOT ENOUGH TO ADDRESS COMPLEX REGIONAL ISSUES. CCF HAS TAKEN GREATER STEPS TO FORM AND SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS THAT MOTIVATE AND EMPOWER DIVERSE GROUPS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CIVIC LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. GRANTS WERE MADE IN THE AREAS OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVICS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, OPEN AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT, REGIONAL RECOVERY, AND TO SUPPORT RESEARCH THAT PROVIDED COMMUNITIES WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS. OTHER PROGRAM AREAS: PROVIDED FUNDS ENABLING OTHER INITIATIVES NOT HIGHLIGHTED ABOVE TO HELP BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CHALLENGES.WILDFIRE RECOVERY: GRANTS WERE MADE TO MORE THAN 200 TRUSTED NONPROFITS FOLLOWING THE 2025 WILDFIRES, PROVIDING CASH, FOOD, SHELTER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES. RESPONSE ADDRESSED URGENT NEEDS WHILE STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS. CCF ALSO PROVIDED DIRECT CASH AID TO ADDRESS THE FINANCIAL STRAIN, INSURANCE GAPS AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF FIRE SURVIVORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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