California Budget & Policy Center

Organization Overview

California Budget & Policy Center is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Budget & Policy Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Budget & Policy Center 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 Budget & Policy Center generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CALIFORNIA BUDGET & POLICY CENTER WORKS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CALIFORIANS WHO ARE DENIED OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE IN THE STATE'S WEALTH AND DESERVE THE DIGNITY AND SUPPORT TO LEAD THRIVING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK TOWARD THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING DEPENDABLE, TIMELY, POLICY GUIDANCE AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH OUR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, AND ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO EXPAND EQUITABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BUDGET CENTER DISTRIBUTES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCING BOTH LONG- AND SHORT-FORM PUBLICATIONS. THE BUDGET CENTER PRODUCED 34 ANALYSES IN 2021 TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE CALIFORNIA THAT WERE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTED TO OUR EMAIL SUBSCRIBER LIST WHICH AVERAGED 7,300 SUBSCRIBERS. OUR WEBSITE HAD A TOTAL OF 161,345 VISTORS AND OVER 9,000 COPIES OF PUBLICATIONS DOWNLOADED. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE OUR PUBLICATIONS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, ESPECIALLY TWITTER, WHERE WE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OF 9,376 FOLLOWERS AND HAD AN AVERAGE OF 105,425 IMPRESSIONS PER MONTH.


THE BUDGET CENTER ALSO MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADVOCACY PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE BY PARTICIPATING IN SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, SERVING ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. OUR STAFF SERVED ON 15-25 BOARDS OR COMMITTEES AT ANY GIVEN TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PARTICIPATED IN 101 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND FULFILLED 311 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS FROM STATE AND LOCAL ADVOCATES AND POLICYMAKERS AND THEIR STAFF. THESE PARTNERSHIPS HELP MAXIMIZE OUR IMPACT TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE POLICY FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.


SINCE THE ONSET OF COVID-19, THE BUDGET CENTER HAS PIVOTED TO HOSTING VIRTUAL EVENTS. THE EMPOWER SERIES ALLOWED THE BUDGET CENTER TO NOT ONLY CONTINUE DIRECTLY INTERACTING WITH OUR AUDIENCE, BUT ALSO GREW OUR AUDIENCE BY EXPANDING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF OUR EVENTS. IN ITS FIRST ITERATION, THE BUDGET CENTER'S EMPOWER SERIES INCLUDED FIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS IN 2021 WITH NEARLY 2,600 REGISTRANTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $34,126
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,077,255
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,111,381
Total Program Service Revenue$102,553
Investment income $36,692
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 $5,250,626

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Budget & Policy Center has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNITED WAY OF CALIFORNIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: " DISSEMINATE ANALYSES OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) AND THE CHILD TAX CREDIT.

$30,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that California Budget & Policy Center has recieved totaling $5,030,875.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Crankstart Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000,000
James Irvine Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$800,000
Crankstart Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000
California Physicians Service Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$300,000
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON THE BARRIERS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON YOUTH AGES 16-24.

$275,000
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: TO PREPARE AND DISSEMINATE ANALYSES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BUDGET AND KEY BUDGET-RELATED POLICY INITIATIVES WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING AND EQUITY OUTCOMES.

$250,000
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