California Issues Forum
- Assets
- $877.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 08/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 01-0595129
Organization Overview
California Issues Forum is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Issues Forum is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, California Issues Forum generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $851.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDING A FORUM TO DISCUSS TOPICAL ISSUES OF COMMUNITY INTEREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEMINARS, MEETINGS & CONFERENCES BROUGHT EXPERTS, SPEAKERS AND LEGISLATORS TOGETHER TO EDUCATE EACH OTHER ON CURRENT ISSUES IMPORTANT TO POLICY MAKERS, OPINION LEADERS AND ALL CALIFORNIANS.
RESEARCH, POLLING, AND ANALYZING STATEWIDE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tepring M Piquado Chief Policy Direc | 40 | $60,000 | |
Daniel Whitehurst President | OfficerTrustee | 2.2 | $7,500 |
Tracy Sandin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $5,000 |
Jef Loeb Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1.4 | $3,750 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Legislative Strategies Policy Consultant | 12/30/22 | $130,100 |
Townsend Raimundo Besler & Usher Inc Project Manager | 12/30/22 | $125,000 |
Connie Sanders Emerson Fundraiser | 12/30/22 | $104,500 |
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 | $1,241,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,241,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $252 |
| 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 | $1,241,252 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,000 |
| 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. | $16,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,849 |
| Fees for services: Management | $125,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,855 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,735 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,200 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $104,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $252,611 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,361 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,481 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $222,299 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,961 |
| All other expenses | $385 |
| Total functional expenses | $851,433 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $877,875 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $877,875 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $877,875 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $877,875 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Issues Forum has awarded $37,605 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA FORWARD PURPOSE: SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE IN CALIFORN | $25,000 |
POVERTY PREVENTION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSES OF CIF | $6,660 |
POVERTY PREVENTION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSES OF CIF | $5,945 |