California State Council of Laborers
The purpose of the council is to improve the working conditions of laborers throughout California and to actively participate in the state legislative and administrative process.
California State Council of Laborers at a glance
In short: California State Council of Laborers gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,625
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,906
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,063
- Total assets
- $6,801,172
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California State Council of Laborers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCL Scholarship Foundation ($20K). Together the top 4 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California State Council of Laborers gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $74K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCL Scholarship Foundation Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Mike Quevedo Sr Scholarship Fund Covina, CA | Contribution | $19,125 |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Highland, CA | Contribution | $11,000 |
| Cceeb San Francisco, CA | Contribution | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,801,172 | $3,719,579 | $4,028,631 | $55,625 | 4 | $172,323 |
| 2023 | $7,181,002 | $3,296,509 | $2,302,800 | $43,500 | 3 | $72,477 |
| 2022 | $5,647,245 | $3,308,625 | $2,155,740 | $73,500 | 3 | $25,140 |
| 2021 | $4,491,303 | $3,290,735 | $1,363,620 | $37,500 | 3 | $1,765 |
| 2020 | $2,585,984 | $3,294,321 | $2,926,148 | $21,000 | 2 | $2,056 |
About California State Council of Laborers
Based on IRS filings
California State Council of Laborers is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $172K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California State Council of Laborers is led by David Thomas, Ncdcl President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Thomas
Ncdcl President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Rascon
Scdcl President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cruz
Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$192K (2021) → $275K (2024)
Dave Gorgas
Ncdcl Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Preciado
Scdcl Business Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar De La Torre
Ncdcl Business Manager & Liuna Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Santillan
Scdcl Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocco Davis
Liuna Vice President Reg. Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jose Mejia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ernesto Ordonez (2020) — Scdcl Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Kathryn Donahue-Duran (2020) — Legislative Advocate
- Former: Laurie West-Turk (2020) — Office Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Joseph Cruz (Director).
Frequently asked questions about California State Council of Laborers
How much does California State Council of Laborers give each year?
California State Council of Laborers gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 3 grants.
What is California State Council of Laborers's typical grant size?
California State Council of Laborers's median grant in 2024 was $15,063, and its average grant was $13,906, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California State Council of Laborers give grants?
California State Council of Laborers gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does California State Council of Laborers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on California State Council of Laborers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (4 grants).
How large is California State Council of Laborers?
California State Council of Laborers reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is California State Council of Laborers's EIN?
California State Council of Laborers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0234784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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