Californians For Safer Communities is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Californians For Safer Communities 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 12/2021, Californians For Safer Communities generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.5%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE VOTER REJECTION OF CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF EXISTING LAWS REGARDING BAIL IN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPPOSED LEGISLATION RELATING TO STATEWIDE BAIL LAWS IN CA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Portman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Hayes Exec Com Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas W Hiltachk Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Unearth Digital Advertising | 12/30/21 | $851,538 |
Russo Mcgarty & Associates Consulting | 12/30/21 | $115,000 |
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 | $1,355,870 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,355,870 |
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 | $1,355,870 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $22,994 |
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 | $422,053 |
Advertising and promotion | $898,146 |
Office expenses | $25 |
Information technology | $10,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,353,218 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $2,652 |
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 | $2,652 |
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 | $2,652 |
Over the last fiscal year, Californians For Safer Communities has awarded $1,013,791 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY PURPOSE: General non-candidate support | $1,000,000 |
Auburn, CA PURPOSE: General support | $13,791 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Policing Equity West Hollywood, CA | $62,103,444 | $21,165,566 |
Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated Walnut, CA | $2,259,552 | $13,223,679 |
Sumofus San Francisco, CA | $3,322,172 | $9,300,233 |
Colorofchangeorg Education Fund Inc Oakland, CA | $14,019,095 | $0 |
Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | $11,992,459 | $5,863,016 |
Aclu California Action Sacramento, CA | $2,088,727 | $4,073,861 |
The Center For Enpowered Politics San Francisco, CA | $3,572,890 | $3,749,188 |
Planned Parenthood Affiliates Of California Inc San Jose, CA | $839,193 | $2,470,403 |
Hispanas Organized For Political Equality-California Los Angeles, CA | $4,680,690 | $2,643,103 |
Opportunity Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $279,931 | $1,394,680 |
Californians For Safer Communities Sacramento, CA | $2,652 | $1,355,870 |
Center For Election Science Covina, CA | $1,212,895 | $964,995 |