California Air Pollution Control
The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1976, the organization serves as a coordinating body and resource center for California's 35 air districts. CAPCOA provides technical and regulatory information, policy guidance, and leadership support to air quality programs across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+58.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-26.8% YoY
Grant Count
22
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To lead efforts to improve air quality, protect the public from exposure to harmful air pollutants, and provide assistance and leadership to districts and others working to attain state and federal air quality standards throughout California.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Pollution abatement and control services
- Technical and regulatory information provision to air districts
- Legislative and regulatory advocacy
- Air quality and climate change information dissemination
Grantmaking
CAPCOA provides technical and regulatory information to support air quality programs across California's 35 air districts. The organization engages in advocacy activities by sending comment letters to legislators and regulatory agencies regarding pending legislation and regulations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Statewide throughout California, with direct support to all 35 air districts in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,547,829
- Total Revenues: $2,548,294
- Total Expenses: $2,665,924
- Staff: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,547,829 | $2,242,899 | $3,491,252 |
| Revenue | $2,548,294 | $2,756,831 | $2,741,943 |
| Expenses | $2,665,924 | $2,764,262 | $2,727,401 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-23,988 | $20,941 | $11,225 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from California Air Pollution Control
FARMER Program (Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions)
CALIFORNIA AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Amount
$135 million total allocated (specific project amounts not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Woodsmoke Reduction Program
CALIFORNIA AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Amount
Varies by location and household income; some households qualify for full replacement cost
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Basin Unified Apcd ($177,615), Placer County Apcd ($158,515), Mojave Desert Aqmd ($122,217).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANTELOPE VALLEY AQMD LANCASTER, CA | — | $12,000 |
| BUTTE COUNTY AQMD CHICO, CA | — | $73,594 |
| CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD SACRAMENTO, CA | — | $24,844 |
| EASTERN KERN APCD BAKERSFIELD, CA | — | $82,504 |
| GREAT BASIN UNIFIED APCD BISHOP, CA | — | $177,615 |
| IMPERIAL COUNTY APCD EL CENTRO, CA | — | $119,298 |
| LAKE COUNTY AQMD LAKEPORT, CA | — | $14,740 |
| MENDOCINO COUNTY AQMD UKIAH, CA | — | $33,000 |
| MOJAVE DESERT AQMD VICTORVILLE, CA | — | $122,217 |
| NORTH COAST UNIFIED APCD EUREKA, CA | — | $24,093 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Tung Le – Executive Director
- Paula Forbis – Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMIR SHEIKH | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOSEPH TONA | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | — |
| BRAD POIRIEZ | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ERIK WHITE | PAST PRESIDE | 3 | — |
| AERON ARLIN GENET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALBERTO AYALA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG GEARHART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA FORBIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHIL FINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD STEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BAMFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN ERTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE NASTRI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TUNG LE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $195,261 |
| GARY WILLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HERMINIA PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CAPCOA maintains an active role in California's air quality governance through regular board and membership meetings. The organization held 10 board meetings and 2 membership meetings in its most recent reporting period. CAPCOA maintains a public website with links and reports on air quality and climate change issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does California Air Pollution Control fund?
**Mission:** To lead efforts to improve air quality, protect the public from exposure to harmful air pollutants, and provide assistance and leadership to districts and others working to attain state and federal air quality standards throughout California. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Pollution abatement and control services • Technical and regulatory information provision to air districts • Legislative and regulatory advocacy • Air quality and climate change information dissemination
How do I apply for a grant from California Air Pollution Control?
CAPCOA provides technical and regulatory information to support air quality programs across California's 35 air districts. The organization engages in advocacy activities by sending comment letters to legislators and regulatory agencies regarding pending legislation and regulations.
Where does California Air Pollution Control make grants?
Statewide throughout California, with direct support to all 35 air districts in the state.
What size grants does California Air Pollution Control award?
In 2024, California Air Pollution Control awarded 22 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Air Pollution Control's EIN?
California Air Pollution Control's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0058264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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