Californias For Energy Independence
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-5063010
Organization Overview
Californias For Energy Independence is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Californias For Energy Independence 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 12/2023, Californias For Energy Independence generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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 2018, Californias For Energy Independence has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,668,944. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, AND PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATING ON SENSIBLE ENERGY POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY SECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATED ON SENSIBLE ENERGY POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY SECURITY THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Reheis-Boyd President & Dir | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rock Zierman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven S Lucas Secretary/cfo | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nielsen Merksamer Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $605,526 |
Ingelise Guy Consulting | 12/30/23 | $455,000 |
Bask Digital Media Consulting/info Tech/adv. | 12/30/23 | $259,171 |
Meridian Pacific Strategies Consulting | 12/30/23 | $336,000 |
Winner & Mandabach C Consulting/advertising | 12/30/23 | $8,443,544 |
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 | $9,300,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,300,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $117,246 |
| 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 | $9,417,246 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $228,209 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,554 |
| 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 | $602,065 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,535,853 |
| Office expenses | $22,295 |
| Information technology | $20,671 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $74,072 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,981 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $320 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,469,565 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,003,985 |
| 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 | $3,003,985 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $3,003,985 |
| 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 | $3,003,985 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Californias For Energy Independence has awarded $133,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA LULAC FOUNDATION PURPOSE: See Part IV | $50,000 |
FRESNO AREA HISPANIC FDN PURPOSE: See Part IV | $11,500 |
GREATER LOS ANGELES AA C OF C PURPOSE: See Part IV | $11,500 |
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL INC PURPOSE: See Part IV | $20,000 |
WORKING CALIFORNIANS RESEARCH PURPOSE: See Part IV | $25,000 |
THE PLAY EQUITY FUND PURPOSE: See Part IV | $15,000 |