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 $68K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,600
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $7,965,631
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who California State Council of Laborers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mike Quevedo Sr Scholarship Fund ($22K). Together the top 5 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California State Council of Laborers gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $74K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Quevedo Sr Scholarship Fund Covina, CA | Contribution | $22,000 |
| NCL Scholarship Foundation Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Highland, CA | Contribution | $13,000 |
| San Diego Cty and Comm of Interest Legisl Caucus Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $7,500 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,965,631 | $4,799,692 | $3,591,767 | $68,000 | 5 | $150,252 |
| 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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $150K.
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 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 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) → $281K (2025)
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
Ernie Ordonez
Liuna Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Estrada
Ncdcl Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dave Gorgas (2020–2024) — Ncdcl Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rocco Davis (2020–2024) — Liuna Vice President Reg. Manager
- 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, 2020–2025. "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 $281K, 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 $68K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 4 grants.
What is California State Council of Laborers's typical grant size?
California State Council of Laborers's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $13,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 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 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does California State Council of Laborers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on California State Council of Laborers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are California State Council of Laborers's largest grantees?
California State Council of Laborers's largest 2025 grantees include Mike Quevedo Sr Scholarship Fund ($22,000), NCL Scholarship Foundation ($20,000) and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California State Council of Laborers?
California State Council of Laborers reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- 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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