California Calls Education Fund
- Assets
- $17.4m
- Revenue
- $14.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2301623
Organization Overview
California Calls Education Fund is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Calls Education Fund employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Calls Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, California Calls Education Fund generated $14.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, California Calls Education Fund has awarded 183 individual grants totaling $11,420,388. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTEGRATED VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED CALIFORNIA COMMUNTIES. OUTREACH IS CONDUCTED TO THE STATE'S ELECTORATE TO EDUCATE ABOUT POLICY SOLUTIONS ADDRESSING PUBLIC SERVICES, GOOD GOVERNMENT, FAIR TAXES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Thigpenn President | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $123,654 |
Sabrina Smith Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 37 | $111,269 |
Derecka Mehrens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hector Sanchez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Camilla Chavez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Wilson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ama Nyamekye Project Management | 12/30/20 | $123,919 |
Logic Technology Consulting Gr Technology Consulting | 12/30/20 | $269,195 |
Lanae Norwood Consulting Creative Content | 12/30/20 | $289,414 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,549,245 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,549,245 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,549,243 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,820,972 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $234,923 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,873 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,623,444 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,288 |
| Other employee benefits | $341,924 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,101 |
| Fees for services: Management | $933,416 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,024 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,502 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,702 |
| Office expenses | $92,716 |
| Information technology | $401,320 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,927 |
| Travel | $4,031 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,946 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,082 |
| Insurance | $9,474 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,903,792 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,041,775 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $998 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,150,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $84,753 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,908 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $79,553 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,392,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $572,276 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $572,276 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,687,719 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,132,992 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,392,987 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Calls Education Fund has awarded $3,742,670 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $527,003 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $400,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $286,848 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $232,041 |
Pacoima, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $195,282 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $192,399 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that California Calls Education Fund has recieved totaling $10,092,605.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES HEALTH EQUITY IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF LOCAL POWER BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,300,000 |
Crankstart Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO WORK TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN BUILDING POWER TO ADVANCE RACIAL AND HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH INTEGRATED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN CALIFORNIA. | $1,000,000 |
James Irvine Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Crankstart Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DESIGNING A POWER-BUILDING MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE CENTER FOR HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A DESIGN PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POWER-BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE CENTER TO SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE THE STRATEGIC CAPACITY TO ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE ACROSS THE MOVEMENTS FOR HEALTH EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA. | $897,605 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vote Org Oakland, CA | $7,027,863 | $18,469,832 |
Calmatters Sacramento, CA | $5,920,509 | $9,388,614 |
California Calls Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $17,392,987 | $14,549,243 |
Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc San Jose, CA | $11,967,169 | $8,892,055 |
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
Votingworks San Francisco, CA | $5,045,508 | $4,033,953 |
Equality Alliance Of San Diego County San Diego, CA | $3,447,034 | $4,885,746 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Asian Pacific Islander Amer Public Affairs-Comm Education Foundation Sacramento, CA | $1,178,907 | $1,985,979 |
Voteamerica Inc San Francisco, CA | $601,492 | $1,896,508 |
California League Of Conservation Voters Oakland, CA | $1,335,804 | $2,589,299 |
Spread The Vote Los Angeles, CA | $493,809 | $1,039,180 |