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Cabrillo Economic Development Corp

EIN 95-3681521 · Ventura, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP, MANAGE AND PROVIDE SERVICE-ENRICHED, INCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES, ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, SECURE, QUALITY HOUSING THAT CREATES THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO GROW AND THRIVE.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
90
Volunteers
158
Highest pay
$215,065, ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.6 million spent. TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN VENTURA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES AND ADJACENT AREAS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH ITS FOUR DIVISIONS AS FOLLOWS:HOUSING DEVELOPMENTHOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN VENTURA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES AND ADJACENT AREAS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS (REDD) AS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY FUNCTIONS ARE TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION, FINANCE, AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGES OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. AFTER REDD ASSESSES THE VIABILITY OF ACQUIRING LAND, THE DEPARTMENT BEGINS A MULTI-FACETED REVIEW PROCESS. IF A PROJECT IS DEEMED FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE AND ALIGNED WITH CEDCS CORE GOALS, REDD WORKS TO SECURE FUNDING THROUGH A VARIETY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES.RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICESTHE CABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKS WITH RESIDENTS LIVING IN CEDC PROPERTIES AND IN NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE CEDC PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED, FOCUSING ON RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- HOMEWORK CLUBS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS- FITNESS AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS- EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS- EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTHPROPERTY MANAGEMENTCABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S GOAL IS TO MEET THE HIGH DEMAND FOR SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR FAMILIES, SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE SENIOR COMMUNITY. CEDC'S PROPERTY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISIONS SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT BY PROFESSIONALLY MANAGING OUR RENTAL HOMES COMMUNITIES WHILE OFFERING QUALITY LIVING AT ITS BEST. IN TOTAL, THE CEDC PROPERTY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION MANAGES MORE THAN 1,300 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES ACROSS 27 PROPERTIES. RENTAL OPERATIONSCABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THOUGH ITS SOLELY OWNED PROPERTIES, PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HOMES THROUGHOUT VENTURA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES. THE RENTAL OPERATIONS INCLUDE THE OWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES OF BOTH OPERATING AND MANAGING OF ITS SOLELY OWNED PROPERTIES.

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 November 6, 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 June 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 November 4, 2026.

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