California Budget & Policy Center
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.
California Budget & Policy Center at a glance
In short: California Budget & Policy Center gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $539K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,077,168
- +556.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $538,584
- +556.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $538,584
- Total assets
- $7,990,499
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California Budget & Policy Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Calls Education Fund ($637K). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,990,499 | $4,833,834 | $5,610,865 | $1,077,168 | 2 | $185,427 |
| 2023 | $9,764,779 | $6,655,540 | $3,395,252 | $164,000 | 2 | $99,336 |
| 2022 | $6,199,058 | $2,571,224 | $3,267,500 | — | — | $35,084 |
| 2021 | $6,922,450 | $5,250,626 | $2,843,774 | — | — | $36,692 |
| 2020 | $4,545,279 | $2,868,186 | $2,675,034 | $25,000 | 1 | $42,216 |
About California Budget & Policy Center
Based on IRS filings
California Budget & Policy Center is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Budget & Policy Center is led by Christopher Hoene, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Hoene
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $238K (2024)
Veronica Carrizales
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Selby
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Scott Graves
Director of Research
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Alissa Anderson
Senior Policy Analyst
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Katherine Robles-Ayala
Key Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Laura Pryor
Key Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$159K (2024)
Anthony E. Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gordon
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2021
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Hoynes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kim
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Holton-Hodson
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2022
Vice Chair & Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shimica Gaskins
Vice Chair & Secretary
Board Member → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Gage
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Cha
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Crawford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tubbs
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tia Orr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Benner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jonathan Kaplan (2020–2023) — Senior Policy Analyst
- Former: Maurcio Torres (2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Sarah Jimenez (2020–2022) — Director of Strategic Committee
- Former: Kristin Schumacher (2021–2022) — Senior Policy Analyst
- Former: Janis Yee (2022) — Director of Advancement
- Former: Kayla Kitson (2022) — Tax Policy Analyst
- Former: Alma Hernandez (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Frank J. Mecca (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jed Kolko (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Ito (2020–2021) — Board Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $238K, to Christopher Hoene (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Budget & Policy Center
How much does California Budget & Policy Center give each year?
California Budget & Policy Center gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $164K across 2 grants.
How large is California Budget & Policy Center?
California Budget & Policy Center reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is California Budget & Policy Center?
California Budget & Policy Center is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does California Budget & Policy Center operate?
California Budget & Policy Center has awarded grants in California.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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