THE BUDGET CENTER PROVIDES DEPENDABLE, TIMELY, POLICY GUIDANCE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH OUR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
-18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+556.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$539K
+556.8% YoY
About California Budget & Policy Center
Based on IRS filings
California Budget & Policy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $185K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,990,499 | $9,764,779 | $6,199,058 |
| Revenue | $4,833,834 | $6,655,540 | $2,571,224 |
| Expenses | $5,610,865 | $3,395,252 | $3,267,500 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $185,427 | $99,336 | $35,084 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Calls Education Fund ($636,667), Catalyst California ($440,501).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATALYST CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | PURPOSE OF GRANT WAS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE BUDGET EQUITY NARRATIVE FRAMEWORK (BUDGET POWER PROJECT). | $440,501 |
| CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | PURPOSE OF GRANT WAS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE BUDGET EQUITY NARRATIVE FRAMEWORK (BUDGET POWER PROJECT). | $636,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA CARRIZALES | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRIS BENNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CATHY CHA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CRYSTAL CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NATALIE FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TIM GAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SHIMICA GASKINS | VICE-CHAIR/SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| EMILY GORDON | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| TRACY GORDON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RUTH HOLTON-HODSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HILARY HOYNES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN KIM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TIA ORR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL TUBBS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANTHONY E WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HOENE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $238,043 |
| SCOTT GRAVES | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 40 | $182,578 |
| JANICE SELBY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $160,025 |
| ALISSA ANDERSON | SENIOR POLICY ANALYST | 40 | $176,648 |
| LAURA PRYOR | KEY EMPLOYEE | 40 | $159,413 |
| KATHERINE ROBLES-AYALA | KEY EMPLOYEE | 40 | $151,038 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Budget & Policy Center?
California Budget & Policy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Budget & Policy Center?
As of 2024, California Budget & Policy Center holds $8.0M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does California Budget & Policy Center operate?
California Budget & Policy Center has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does California Budget & Policy Center award?
In 2024, California Budget & Policy Center awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $539K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Budget & Policy Center's EIN?
California Budget & Policy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0346784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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