California Cupa Forum
The California Cupa Forum was formed to provide a single statewide organization consolidating unified program implementation efforts and representing all unified program agencies with a single voice. Cal-cupa forum strives to achieve consistency, consolidation, and coordination in the implementation of the unified program in an efficient and effective manner.the cal-cupa forum is an accrediting agency (AA) through California department of public health and can provide rehs continuing education. As an AA they can have recognized providers apply to provide rehs continuing education under the cupa forum as an AA.
California Cupa Forum at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,333,081
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,961,046
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $368,268
- +62.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,913,718
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Cupa Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Fire Cupa Santa Monica, CA | Org Used for Exempt Purpose | $58,585 |
| Colusa County Colusa, CA | Org. Used for Exempt Purpose. | $45,500 |
| Tuolomne County Cupa Sonora, CA | Org Used for Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Glenn County Air Pollu Willows, CA | Org. Used for Exempt Purpose. | $33,041 |
| Humboldt County H&HS Eureka, CA | Org. Used for Exempt Purpose | $31,895 |
| Yuba County Environmen Marysville, CA | Org. Used for Exempt Purpose. | $6,649 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,333,081 | $1,961,046 | $1,913,718 | — | — | $368,268 |
| 2024 | $11,464,019 | $1,877,328 | $1,520,521 | $210,670 | 6 | $226,145 |
| 2023 | $8,717,102 | $1,644,482 | $1,459,647 | $203,851 | 4 | $97,137 |
| 2022 | $8,827,828 | $602,983 | $548,569 | $61,578 | 4 | $4,621 |
| 2021 | $8,496,373 | $704,329 | $523,636 | — | — | $39,352 |
About California Cupa Forum
Based on IRS filings
California Cupa Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cameron Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $368K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Cupa Forum is led by Dennis Karidis, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 30 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Karidis
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Scott
Trustee
Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Lal
Trustee
Vice Chair → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Woodfin
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darwin Cheng
Board Member
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Chun
Board Member
Chairman → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Cantwell
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Terrell
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moss
Treasurer
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Royce Long
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Tresierras
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Parker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Mendoza
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Cordova
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Pickell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Gaona
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Kirby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Amagost
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shruthi Sill
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dumais
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kristen Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linnea Chandler
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maje Hoyos
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Pierce
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Heath
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Waqar Rustam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoraida Moreno
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Duran
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mitchell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul McCarty
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Nick Crain (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Branden Hendrix (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Patrick Ledesma (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Lane (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Kaufmann (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Ronchetti (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Hague (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Kaahaaina (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Mnatsakanian (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Moushimi Hasan (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Kolinski (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vince Mendes (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Stefani (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John-Ross Glueck (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Palazzola (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Labarre (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Martens (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Sawyer (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sande Pence (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about California Cupa Forum
How large is California Cupa Forum?
California Cupa Forum reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is California Cupa Forum?
California Cupa Forum is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cameron Park, CA. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does California Cupa Forum operate?
California Cupa Forum has awarded grants in California.
What is California Cupa Forum's EIN?
California Cupa Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4720243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work California Cupa Forum funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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