CA FWD DRIVES ACTION TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO SCALE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES THE STATE IS FACING. THE ORGANIZATION IS DRIVEN BY THE BELIEF THAT REGIONAL SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE STATE WILL HELP ENSURE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL PROSPERITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$499K
-76.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.1M
-22.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2K
-81.0% YoY
Expenses
$3.3M
-30.3% YoY
About California Forward
Based on IRS filings
California Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $499K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
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 | $498,764 | $2,091,575 | $4,041,269 |
| Revenue | $2,050,468 | $2,661,042 | $6,989,171 |
| Expenses | $3,321,782 | $4,762,678 | $4,660,426 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,212 | $11,661 | $1,488 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE BAKER | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GUSTAVO HERRERA | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JORDAN CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE WHISTLER | BOARD MEMBER - TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN CHIANG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LENNY MENDONCA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY SWEARENGIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHET HEWITT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EJ MILKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CONNIE PEREZ-ANDREESEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICK ORTIZ | CSN BOARD MEMBER - NON-VOTING | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE DECKER | CSN BOARD MEMBER - NON-VOTING | 1 | — |
| KATE GORDON AS OF 52024 | PRESIDENT & CEO - NON-VOTING | 40 | — |
| MICAH WEINBERG THRU 6142023 | PRESIDENT & CEO - NON-VOTING | 40 | $252,128 |
| ISMAEL HERRERA THRU 51924 | INTERIM CEO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NON-VOTING | 40 | $189,064 |
| LAVERA ALEXANDER | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER - NON-VOTING | 40 | $187,385 |
| LAUREN JEGLINSKI THRU 112123 | SECRETARY - NON-VOTING | 40 | $83,414 |
| DAVID NELSON THRU 112123 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SHARED WITH ACTION FUND | 3 | $145,052 |
| AMIT THAKKAR THRU 81823 | VP PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $160,138 |
| SELINA WILLIAMS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $129,620 |
| SUSAN LOVENBURG | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $126,968 |
| JOHN GUENTER | DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $112,742 |
| ARACELI PALAFOX | DIRECTOR REGIONS | 40 | $107,066 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Forward?
California Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $499K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Forward?
As of 2024, California Forward holds $499K in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue.
Where does California Forward operate?
California Forward has awarded grants in California.
What is California Forward's EIN?
California Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0566540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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