California Policy Center
The California Policy Center is an educational non-profit working for the prosperity of all californians by eliminating public-sector barriers to freedom.
California Policy Center at a glance
In short: California Policy Center gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $450K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $450,000
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $2,932,829
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Policy Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Donorstrust ($450K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donorstrust Alexandria, VA | California Wildfire Relief Fund | $450,000 |
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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 | $2,932,829 | $3,245,986 | $3,054,136 | $450,000 | 1 | $73,946 |
| 2024 | $1,652,671 | $2,294,990 | $2,202,515 | — | — | $12,425 |
| 2023 | $1,365,335 | $1,739,573 | $1,905,922 | — | — | $67,497 |
| 2022 | $1,507,213 | $1,580,873 | $1,821,312 | — | — | $-34,261 |
| 2021 | $1,756,918 | $3,268,638 | $2,536,358 | — | — | $91,335 |
| 2020 | $1,024,638 | $2,039,168 | $1,802,423 | — | — | $-5,901 |
About California Policy Center
Based on IRS filings
California Policy Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $450K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Policy Center is led by William Swaim, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Swaim
CEO
President → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $184K (2025)
Bob Loewen
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Collier
Communications Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Dale Okuno
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bahnsen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn D. Woody
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Palmer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Wade
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Lake
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Paul Lake
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Reese
Executive Vpsecretary
Executive Vice President Secretary → Executive Vpsecretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024) → $196K (2025)
Lance Christensen
Vice President Government Affairs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024) → $146K (2025)
Mark W. Bucher
Treasurer
CEO → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Borowski (2024) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Loewen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Holz (2023) — Secretary
- Former: John Kruger (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $196K, to Jackson Reese (Exec Vpsecretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Policy Center
How much does California Policy Center give each year?
California Policy Center gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is California Policy Center?
California Policy Center reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is California Policy Center?
California Policy Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tustin, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does California Policy Center operate?
California Policy Center has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is California Policy Center's EIN?
California Policy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2870463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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