Californians Against Waste Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Californians Against Waste Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Californians Against Waste Foundation 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 12/2022, Californians Against Waste Foundation generated $734.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $622.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 3 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES BY ELIMINATING THE POLLUTION INHERENT IN THE EXTRACTION AND DISPOSAL OF NATURAL RESOURCES. WE BELIEVE IN PREVENTION WASTE AT ITS SOURCE AND HOLDING PRODUCERS RESP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION THE JORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH, POLLING, DATA GATHERING AND ALALYSIS ON A WIDE ARRAY OF WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING RELATED TOPICS
THUTH IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN THIS CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED THO RAISE AWARENESS TO FALSE AND PROBLEMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS THAT RESULT IN NRGITAVE ENVIROMENTAL OUTCOMES DUBIOUS CLAIMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ADVERTSED BY CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS CREATES CONSUMER CONFUSION, REMOCVES BARRIERS TO LITTERING, AND HENDERS LEGITMATE RECYCLING EFFERTS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COLLABORATIVE SUBSCRIPTINGS LOCAL GOVENMENTS ARE OFTEN MANDATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO FIND WAYS TO COMPLY WITH LAW REGUALTIONS RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE, SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO TRACK THESE LAWS AND ALERT AND ADVISE MUNCIPALITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Murray Executive | Officer | 40 | $93,959 |
John Davis President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Cotton Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Abbe Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Henry Lacaze Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Gertman Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $21,790 |
Fundraising events | $277,050 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $365,188 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $664,028 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $69,490 |
Investment income | $1,280 |
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 | $734,860 |
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. | $93,959 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,485 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $290,745 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,605 |
Payroll taxes | $31,999 |
Fees for services: Management | $61,159 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,639 |
Office expenses | $22,559 |
Information technology | $13,591 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,919 |
Travel | $4,384 |
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 | $5,538 |
All other expenses | $1,354 |
Total functional expenses | $622,510 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,626 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,887 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $14,395 |
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 | $3,833 |
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 | $421,741 |
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 | $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 | $421,741 |