California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce is a Sacramento-based public charity and broad-based business advocate that works with government at the state and federal levels. Founded in 1890, it represents California employers and provides members with advocacy, compliance resources, publications, and training.
Key facts about California Chamber of Commerce
In short: California Chamber of Commerce gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 94-0361980
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,180,879
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- Average grant
- $34,732
- Median grant
- $21,979
- Total assets
- $29,920,366
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- The 2025 Small Business Awards application deadline was April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.; this cycle is past.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$29.9M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+659.4% YoY
Grant Count
34
+277.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+101.0% YoY
How California Chamber of Commerce gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it represents members and California employers before the state Legislature and other government agencies through legislative analysts, lobbying staff, and contract lobbyists. Its filing describes member services, publications on regulatory and employment issues, and online and in-person employer training. Its website describes advocacy on business policy, legal and regulatory issues, and resources intended to help employers comply with complex laws.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Business Climate Initiative Action describes itself as an industry-backed coalition advocating federal policies to promote electric-vehicle adoption; Business Forward says it builds support for policies promoting U.S. economic competitiveness; and Independent Voter Project says it educates residents about voting and public-policy issues. Other 2025 recipients described in the grant information include organizations focused on LGBTQ+ equality, younger generations’ policy challenges, and centrist policy solutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Chamber reported 34 grants totaling $1,180,879. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $315,000, with a median of $21,979.
Review Cycle
The 2025 Small Business Awards application deadline was April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.; this cycle is past.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Chamber’s website describes advocacy at the state and federal levels, with a focus on California business. In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 42% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 6% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Foundation for Commerce & Education ($315K). Together the top 10 received $857K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 62 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Foundation for Commerce & Education Sacramento, CA | Research & General Support | $315,000 |
| Ai Infrastructure Coalition Inc Washington, DC | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc Washington, DC | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Business Forward Inc Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Business Climate Initiative Action Washington, DC | Contribution | $50,000 |
| United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Independent Voter Project San Diego, CA | Contribution | $35,000 |
| California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $35,000 |
| California Legislative Black Caucus Policy Institute Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $35,000 |
| California State Society of Washington DC Washington, DC | Contribution | $32,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,920,366 | $29,799,246 | $28,145,951 | $1,180,879 (34 grants) |
| 2024 | $27,255,111 | $28,461,108 | $27,013,358 | $155,500 (9 grants) |
| 2023 | $22,884,330 | $29,256,451 | $28,222,332 | $282,175 (8 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,920,366 | $27,255,111 | $22,884,330 |
| Revenue | $29,799,246 | $28,461,108 | $29,256,451 |
| Expenses | $28,145,951 | $27,013,358 | $28,222,332 |
| Net Investment Income | $924,568 | $926,783 | $593,057 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Barrera as president; Ben Golombek, Martin Wilson, Loren Kaye, Denise Davis, and Adam Regele as vice presidents; Ana Gretel Tortolani and Kurt Barneson Galvez as treasurers; Nicole Wasylkiw as secretary; and Nicholas Adcock as director.
California Chamber of Commerce is led by Barrera Jennifer, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 99 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barrera Jennifer
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$253K (2019) → $946K (2025)
Ahlem Charles
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Balestreri Ted
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bielli Gregory
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Birenbaum Charles
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boyle John
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brown Maryam
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cahill Michael
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrales-Diaz Susan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Floyd Sandra
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hertzka Robert
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karavadra Kailesh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kevin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizarraga Michael
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Donna
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McWilliams Gregory
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melburg Leslie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miller Diane
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patel Sima
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reyes Rudolph
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sawyers William
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sciarrino Anthony
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheridan David
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stowell John
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thornburg Eric
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vomund Mike
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Washington Frank
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wong Margaret
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drake Michael
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gott Craig
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haley Jennifer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Christopher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roblin Ariel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Word Jessica
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cain Steve
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlson Jason
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curry Kevin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holben Christopher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Dominick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiyota Travis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meyer Warren
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riley Mark
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tilden Kevin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anderson Jill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blakeman Marc
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brar Raji
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dern Jeff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hattevik Kerry Tullis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hutchinson Tom
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inman Fran
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
King Julie Kreger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kropelnicki Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lieb Tim
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Menon Rashmi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mulvaney Brian
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oneto Kurt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oster Seth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schauer Dan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Snyder Kim
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tashjian David
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ternan Brian
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Victor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wroan Michelle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adcock Nicholas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boman Marc
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brill Daniel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherashore Grace Evans
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniels Shawntel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Grace
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Descalzo Anne
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hathaway-Zepeda Taylor
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hutton Fiona
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lal Monica
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lopez-Quintana Charlie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Michelle
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petrovich John
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rinehart John
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robinson Eric
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Singh Sumeet
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeigler Laura
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beckwith James
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boswell Cameron
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dormo Jeff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evans Katie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Formisano Brian
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Francisco
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Low James
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moore Duncan J.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nayar Monica
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vosloo Laurens
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Williams Marcus
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Denise
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $293K (2025)
Kaye Loren
Vice President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$272K (2019) → $342K (2025)
Wilson Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$297K (2019) → $366K (2025)
Golombek Ben
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$365K (2023) → $426K (2025)
Wasylkiw Nicole
Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $226K (2025)
Regele Adam
Vice President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024) → $255K (2025)
Tortolani Ana Gretel
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$363K (2024) → $415K (2025)
Galvez Kurt Barneson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$224K (2025)
Former officers (108)
- Former: Arnone James (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Greif Lloyd (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lamkin Janet (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Liang Janet (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Moseley Christine (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: De Castro Sergio (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kane Stefanie (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Davis Diane (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Zukerman Michael (2024) — Director
- Former: Cherashore Grace (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dubois Timothy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Fowler Richard II (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kautz John (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kilby David (2019–2023) — Past Secretary
- Former: Layne Jonathan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Savage Susan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Telgenhoff Phillip (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Walker Michael (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Woolf Stuart (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Condon Tim (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Harris Jeremy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Troy Thomas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Campbell John (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Foley Jim (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Harnden Ryan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Herbert Garrett (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hutton-Wise Fiona (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Poppe Patricia (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Allan Zaremberg (2023) — Past President
- Former: Ruffoni Greg (2023) — Director
- Former: Ruiz Matt (2023) — Director
- Former: Tortolani Ana (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bertrand Mark (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Boyd Daniel (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Conley Thomas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dern Jeffry (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dicke Lawrence M. (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Frank Erika (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jansen Mark (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Johnson Rhonda (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Llewellyn John (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Marelli Michael (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Medina Rudy (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Merksamer Steven (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Miller Derrick (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Nelson Peter (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Oakley Eloy (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Zaremberg Allan (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Burnett Mike (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniels Lisa (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hattevik Kerry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: King Julie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leaf Garrett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marroquin Humberto (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Quicksilver William (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Renwick-Espinosa Kate (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ruiz Matthew (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mendoza Karen (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Dominguezdorene (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Iselin Sarah (2021) — Director
- Former: Baccigaluppi Roger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Domeracki Shawn (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Falkenberg Robert (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Giammona Laurie (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Holdsworth Raymond (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Koeberer John (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mayes Jonathan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Kevin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ruiz Frederick (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rynearson Gary (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Svindland Richard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Van Vleck Stan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Weixel Kenneth (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Whitney Arthur (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Antonucci Donald (2020) — Director
- Former: Burns Stephanie (2020) — Director
- Former: Campbell William (2020) — Director
- Former: Glickman Jason (2020) — Director
- Former: Guyette Michael (2020) — Director
- Former: Parra Julian (2020) — Director
- Former: Smith Amanda (2020) — Director
- Former: Barden Elaine (2019) — Director
- Former: Behnke Nils (2019) — Director
- Former: Brown Kathleen (2019) — Director
- Former: Buchanan John (2019) — Director
- Former: Clarey Patricia (2019) — Director
- Former: Cohen Richard (2019) — Director
- Former: Condon Sheila (2019) — Director
- Former: Cunningham Michael (2019) — Director
- Former: Engels Dominic (2019) — Director
- Former: Feldman Michael (2019) — Director
- Former: Foster Vintage (2019) — Director
- Former: Galasso David (2019) — Director
- Former: Gordon Dan (2019) — Director
- Former: Hutchins Mark (2019) — Director
- Former: Kreger-King Julie (2019) — Director
- Former: Lyles William (2019) — Director
- Former: Macrae Terry (2019) — Director
- Former: Minick Elizabeth (2019) — Director
- Former: Morris Glenn (2019) — Director
- Former: Napolitano Janet (2019) — Director
- Former: Pattenaude Richard (2019) — Director
- Former: Rizzo Thomas (2019) — Director
- Former: Sanker Donna (2019) — Director
- Former: Sistrunk Christina (2019) — Director
- Former: Troshinsky Elliott (2019) — Director
- Former: Walthalltodd (2019) — Director
- Former: White Timothy (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $946K, to Barrera Jennifer (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1736, Sacramento, CA 95812-1736
Phone: (916) 444-6670
Website: https://calchamber.com
Frequently asked questions about California Chamber of Commerce
How much does California Chamber of Commerce give each year?
California Chamber of Commerce gave $1.2M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $156K across 9 grants.
What is California Chamber of Commerce's typical grant size?
California Chamber of Commerce's median grant in 2025 was $21,979, and its average grant was $34,732, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Chamber of Commerce give grants?
California Chamber of Commerce gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (42%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), Sacramento, CA (10 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and McLean, VA (2 grants).
Does California Chamber of Commerce give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of California Chamber of Commerce's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (28 grants).
Who are California Chamber of Commerce's largest grantees?
California Chamber of Commerce's largest 2025 grantees include California Foundation for Commerce & Education ($315,000), Ai Infrastructure Coalition Inc ($150,000) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Chamber of Commerce?
California Chamber of Commerce reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.8M.
What does California Chamber of Commerce fund?
The organization states that it represents members and California employers before the state Legislature and other government agencies through legislative analysts, lobbying staff, and contract lobbyists. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Chamber of Commerce?
California Chamber of Commerce has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check calchamber.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
California Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0361980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Consumer Technology Association
Arlington, VA
The CTA Foundation funds programs that use technology to improve quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities; CTA’s 2024 grants also supported a range of other organizations and causes. In 2024, grants had a median of $18,743 and ranged from $7,500 to $1,017,488. The CTA Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible nonprofits may contact it to request an invitation to a submission round.
Assets
$433.3M
Grants
27
Total Given
$1.6M
California Nurses Association
Oakland, CA
CNA grants support organizations working on nursing education and science, labor rights, public policy, health care, and related issues. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,337 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000; recipients were mainly in California, with others in Washington, DC, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas. The profile does not state whether CNA accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$562.5M
Grants
31
Total Given
$1.3M
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