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Legislative Progressive Caucus Center

EIN 99-4479636 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Legislative Progressive Caucus Center is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate and highlight solutions for the public towards a more equitable future for California.We are founded by determined individuals who believe in a brighter future for generations to come. We believe everyones voice matters and we are more powerful together. It is our mission to unite citizens, advocates, organizers, and legislators alike to create a collaborative ecosystem towards a more progressive future. A nation where the people can afford to live and end poverty and income inequality; protect our environment and fight climate change; where people have access to quality and affordable healthcare; where reproductive rights are protected; an equitable and just future for all.The influence of California is substantial we strive to make change in our own community first and hope to expand this impact nationwide.

Income
$566,642
Spending
$273,460
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$19,268, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $189,926 spent. Legislative Progressive Caucus Inaugural ConferenceMarch 6-7, 2025 | Palm Springs, CAThe event took place over two days and began with a welcome reception and dinner featuring speeches from LPCC President Margaret Nguyen, Legislative Progressive Caucus Vice Chairs Asm. Tina McKinnor and Asm. Dr. Corey Jackson, Legislative Progressive Caucus Chair Asm. Alex Lee, and keynote speaker CA Attorney General Rob Bonta. Following the reception, the conference hosted a full day of educational seminars led by legislators and diverse set of industry experts focusing on key issue areas including achieving affordable utility rates, how monopoly power & price gouging contributes to rising cost of living, constructing & financing affordable housing, evaluating unintended consequences of Proposition 36, and progressive revenue strategies for economic equity. Public Education and Communications Campaign on Budget & RevenueQ4 2025 - Q1 2026 | CLPC + New Deal Strategies In partnership with the CA Legislative Progressive Caucus and New Deal Strategies, LPCC engaged in a public education and communications campaign on budget and revenue. This coordinated efforts goal was to highlight revenue solutions to resolve Californias fiscal crisis and educate the public with knowledge of how budgets work and how cuts/revenue affects them. Other 2025 AchievementsLPCC obtained its 501(c)(3) status with the IRS Hired our first part time employee 2025 was LPCC's first full year in operation. Most day-to-day activities include ongoing management and admin, conference/event planning, educational panel research and logistics, fundraising, and engaging with statewide organizations and community partners.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 2025.

    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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