Established in 2011, our mission is to help transform the states higher education system into an engine of economic opportunity that empowers all Californians, particularly those from underserved communities, to achieve their full potential.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+102.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$281K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$94K
About California Competes
Based on IRS filings
California Competes is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $281K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,824,164 | $1,887,638 |
| Revenue | $4,012,820 | $2,169,128 |
| Expenses | $2,140,217 | $380,761 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,529 | $3,898 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Education Trust ($205,000), CA State Univ Sacramento ($43,721), Shasta College ($32,352).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA State Univ Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Return to Earn project | $43,721 |
| Shasta College Redding, CA | Return to Earn project | $32,352 |
| The Education Trust Washington, DC | Student Parents Coalition | $205,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su Jin Jez | CEO | 40 | $155,330 |
| Laura Bernhard | Senior Researcher | 40 | $108,691 |
| Kim Bernet | CFO/VP | 40 | $103,116 |
| David Radwin | Senior Researcher | 40 | $102,104 |
| Elizabeth Hill | Chair | 2 | — |
| Julia Lopez | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Roger Niello | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Carl Cohn | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steve Koblik | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carol Liu | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Lenny Mendonca | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Christopher Cabaldon | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jack Scott | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Peter Weber | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dan Gross | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Keely Martin Bosler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Leroy Morishita | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Libby Schaaf | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Aida Alvarez | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Competes?
California Competes is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Competes?
As of 2024, California Competes holds $3.8M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $281K in 2024.
Where does California Competes operate?
California Competes has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does California Competes award?
In 2024, California Competes awarded 3 grants totaling $281K — an average of about $94K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Competes's EIN?
California Competes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2393598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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