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California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com

501(c)(6) organization Sacramento, CA EIN: 95-4167538 Website

The California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. Formed in 1979, it supports state and local political issues on behalf of members of the California Association of Realtors, primarily through grants to ballot-measure committees and issue PACs.

Key facts about California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com

In short: California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com gave $5.6M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
95-4167538
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$5,586,433
Grants made (2024)
31
Average grant
$180,208
Median grant
$45,000
Total assets
$7,894,312
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$7.9M

-27.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.6M

+2073.7% YoY

Grant Count

31

+675.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$180K

+180.5% YoY

How California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com gives

  • Giving grew 701% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its primary mission is to influence state and local political issues on behalf of California Association of Realtors members. Its 2024 filing says that most grants are contributions to ballot-measure committees and issue PACs, and that it does not monitor how grant funds are used.

Its 2024 grantees included a coalition whose stated mission is to promote affordable housing through fair tax policy, and a committee that said it opposed a proposed rent-stabilization ballot measure in Santa Ana. Other supported organizations included Pacific Legal Foundation, which describes its work as litigating to secure individual rights, and the Civil Justice Association of California, which says it works to reduce litigation it considers unwarranted or excessive.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported 31 grants totaling $5,586,433. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $3,000,000, with a median of $45,000. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as general support.

The largest grants included $3,000,000 to Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors; $571,000 to No on Measures CC DD and FF Save Santa Ana from Constant Crime Devalued; $335,370 to No on Measure N Stop the South Tahoe Vacancy Tax; and $250,000 to Yes on 34 Protect Patients Now a Coalition of Women Veterans LGBTQ Adv. Other notable grants were $175,000 to Pacific Legal Foundation and $75,000 to the Civil Justice Association of California.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

States

Cities

SacramentoLos AngelesSan FranciscoSan RafaelBerkeleyHilmarOaklandSan JoseSanta AnaAliso ViejoBurlingameChula VistaCosta MesaGlendaleGrand TerraceGranite BayGreenbraeLa MesaLaguna BeachLong Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M23 grants2020 9 grants2021 20 grants2022 4 grants2023 31 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2023) to $11.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $5.6M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors: $3.0MHomeownership for Families andTax Savings for Seniors$3.0MNo on Measures CC DD and FF Save Santa Ana from Constant Crime Devalued: $571KNo on Measures CC DD and FFSave Santa Ana from Constant…$571KNo on Measure N Stop the South Tahoe Vacancy Tax: $335KNo on Measure N Stop the SouthTahoe Vacancy Tax$335KYes on 34 Protect Patients Now a Coalition of Women Veterans LGBTQ ADV: $250KYes on 34 Protect Patients Nowa Coalition of Women Veterans…$250KNo on Measure U Stop the Unaffordable Unnecessary & Unfair Tax Increase: $194KNo on Measure U Stop theUnaffordable Unnecessary &…$194KPacific Legal Foundation: $175KPacific Legal Foundation$175KSan Benito Neighbors Against Traffic and Outside Interests No on a - Spons: $168KSan Benito Neighbors AgainstTraffic and Outside Interests…$168KYes on Prop 2 Californians for Quality Schools Sponsored by Nonprofit Edu: $125KYes on Prop 2 Californians forQuality Schools Sponsored by…$125KCommittee to Fix San Francisco Government Yes on D No on E: $123KCommittee to Fix San FranciscoGovernment Yes on D No on E$123KCivil Justice Association of California: $75KCivil Justice Association ofCalifornia$75K

The largest 2024 recipient was Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.

Grant Size Distribution

87 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K15$50–100K14$100–250K7$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 87 (55%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors Los Angeles, CAGeneral Support$3,000,000
No on Measures CC DD and FF Save Santa Ana from Constant Crime Devalued Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$571,000
No on Measure N Stop the South Tahoe Vacancy Tax Hilmar, CAGeneral Support$335,370
Yes on 34 Protect Patients Now a Coalition of Women Veterans LGBTQ ADV San Rafael, CAGeneral Support$250,000
No on Measure U Stop the Unaffordable Unnecessary & Unfair Tax Increase Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$193,763
Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$175,000
San Benito Neighbors Against Traffic and Outside Interests No on a - Spons Granite Bay, CAGeneral Support$168,000
Yes on Prop 2 Californians for Quality Schools Sponsored by Nonprofit Edu Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$125,000
Committee to Fix San Francisco Government Yes on D No on E San Rafael, CAGeneral Support$123,000
Civil Justice Association of California Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$75,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $7,894,312 $2,699,166 $5,754,782 $5,586,433
2023 $10,900,031 $2,439,212 $652,562 $257,000
2022 $9,084,622 $3,128,457 $11,873,116 $11,715,900
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,894,312$10,900,031$9,084,622
Revenue$2,699,166$2,439,212$3,128,457
Expenses$5,754,782$652,562$11,873,116
Net Investment Income$395,009$249,753$64,047

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Leigh Rutledge as board chair; Joan Irish, Steve Medeiros, and Tamara Suminski as board vice chairs; and Linda Clinton, Jeannie Anderson, Salvador Armijo, Katie Beacock, Erin Barry, and Cindy Blankenburg as trustees.

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com is led by Leigh Rutledge, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 27 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Leigh Rutledge

    Board Chair

    Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alice McCain

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Throckmorton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Candace Noel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cheri Kelley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Mason

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Barry

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeannie Anderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Beacock

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Clinton

    Trustee

    Board Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Norma Scantlin

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth McNevin

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Ole Hass

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Salvador Armijo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzi Dunkel-Soto

    Trustee

    Board Chair → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Blankenburg

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Howard Katchen

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judith Myers

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karl Lee

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maxine Feil

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Manzone

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Kronovet

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyra Wright

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Iqbal Bholat

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Irish

    Board Vice Chair

    Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Medeiros

    Board Vice Chair

    Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tamara Suminski

    Board Vice Chair

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (51)
  • Former: Alisa Cunningham (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Doug Covill (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Jolaine Merrill (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Rosemarie McNair (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Astorian Greg (2020–2022) — Board Chair
  • Former: Beacock Katherine (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Covill Doug (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Cunningham Alisa (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Dunkel-Soto Suzi (2020–2022) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: McNair Rosemarie (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Medeiros Steve (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Petralia Patricia (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Rutledge Leigh (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Salazar Alexander (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Scantlin Norma (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Barry Erin (2021–2022) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Bell Jeff (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Mason Dennis (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: McNevin Ruth (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Merrill Jolaine (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Anderson Jeannie (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Bholat Iqbal (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Clinton Linda (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Bholat Mohamed (2020–2021) — Board Treasurer
  • Former: Carmichael Phyllis (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Clark Lorraine (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Fredericks Pat (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Greenberg Robin (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Nelson Frank (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Proffitt Marion (2020–2021) — Board Chair
  • Former: Throckmorton Ann (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Dibenedetto Kim (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Hayles Ruth (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Hicks Patricia (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Jones Phil (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: McCain Alice (2021) — Alternate - Non-Voting
  • Former: Ruiz Adam A. (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Woo Jeffery (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Zeigler Judy (2021) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Bell Jeffrey (2020) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Crain Sally (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Di Benedetto Kimberly (2020) — Board Chair
  • Former: Facciponti Carol (2020) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Feil Maxine (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Furtado Jill (2020) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Godfrey Michael (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Jimerson Midge (2020) — Alternate - Non-Voting
  • Former: Long Harrisson (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Stoffel Michael (2020) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: White Steve (2020) — Liaison - Non-Voting
  • Former: Woo Jeffrey (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 915 L Street 1460, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (213) 739-8200
Website: https://car.org

Frequently asked questions about California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com

How much does California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com give each year?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com gave $5.6M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $257K across 4 grants.

What is California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's typical grant size?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $180,208, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com give grants?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (9 grants), San Rafael, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Hilmar, CA (2 grants).

Does California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's largest grantees?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's largest 2024 grantees include Homeownership for Families and Tax Savings for Seniors ($3,000,000), No on Measures CC DD and FF Save Santa Ana from Constant Crime Devalued ($571,000) and No on Measure N Stop the South Tahoe Vacancy Tax ($335,370), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.

What does California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com fund?

The organization states that its primary mission is to influence state and local political issues on behalf of California Association of Realtors members. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check car.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's EIN?

California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Political Action Com's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4167538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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