California Forward Action Fund is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Forward Action Fund 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 06/2022, California Forward Action Fund generated $230.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.9k during the year ending 06/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PURSUE REFORMS OF CALIFORNIA'S POLITICAL SYSTEM THROUGH LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REGIONAL INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ADVOCATED FOR THE CREATION OF THE CA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC RESILIENCE FUND TO PROMOTE INTERCONNECTIVITY, COLLABORATION AND EQUITY TO HELP REGIONS CREATE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC RECOVERY STRATEGIES IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19. ADVOCATED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS THAT ACCELERATE INVESTMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE, INCLUDING THE CREATION OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT AUTHORITIES TO FACILITATE THE BUNDLING OF STATE AND LOCAL REVENUES FOR INVESTMENT.
BROADBAND FOR ALL: ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING AND LEGISLATION THAT INVESTS IN BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE, A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR IMPROVING HEALTH, EQUITY, EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY STATEWIDE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
WILDFIRE RESILIENCE:ADVOCATED TO ENSURE CALIFORNIA BUILDS ON THE STATE'S 2021 $1.5-BILLION INVESTMENT FOR WILDFIRE AND FOREST RESILIENCE TO REACH THE $3-5 BILLION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED ANNUALLY, WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE WORKFORCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY CAPACITY, PARTNERSHIPS AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE SIZE AND SCALE OF THE CRISIS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Hernandez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Regan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Shireman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Meis Wright Board Member (term 9/10/21) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Wiafe Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Granillo Board Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $230,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $230,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $230,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $120,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,913 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $156 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $54,516 |
Total functional expenses | $179,860 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,877 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $33,306 |
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 | $2,930 |
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 | $67,113 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,000 |
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 | $10,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,113 |
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 | $67,113 |