California Volunteers Fund
THE CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND SUPPORTS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS, A DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ITS MISSION IS TO ENGAGE ALL CALIFORNIANS IN SERVICE, VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC (CONT. ON SCH. O) ACTION TO TACKLE CALIFORNIA'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
+63.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$187K
-22.7% YoY
About California Volunteers Fund
Based on IRS filings
California Volunteers Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $183K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,701,893 | $4,710,858 | $6,840,978 |
| Revenue | $7,894,718 | $1,929,874 | $6,219,996 |
| Expenses | $5,033,635 | $4,040,723 | $652,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $183,468 | $104,864 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ($472,500), Utah State University ($472,500), North Carolina Office of the Governor ($472,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF SERVICE AND CIVIC INNOVATION ANNAPOLIS, MD | SUPPORT CLIMATE BASED SERVICE PROGRAM | $472,500 |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY LOGAN, UT | SUPPORT CLIMATE BASED SERVICE PROGRAM | $472,500 |
| NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR RALEIGH, NC | SUPPORT CLIMATE BASED SERVICE PROGRAM | $472,500 |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC FLAGSTAFF, AZ | SUPPORT CLIMATE BASED SERVICE PROGRAM | $472,500 |
| SERVEMINNESOTA MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SUPPORT CLIMATE BASED SERVICE PROGRAM | $472,500 |
| KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL INC STAMFORD, CT | SUPPORT AND ENHANCE MEMBER EXPERIENCES AT COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAYS | $11,800 |
| URBAN TILTH RICHMOND, CA | SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN MEMBER EXPERIENCES AT COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAYS | $10,000 |
| SUPPORT FEED NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN MEMBER EXPERIENCES AT COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAYS | $9,700 |
| HANDSON BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN MEMBER EXPERIENCES AT COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAYS | $8,900 |
| BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES SAN RAFAEL, CA | SUPPORT AND ENHANCE MEMBER EXPERIENCES AT COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION DAYS | $6,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY HOFFMAN SEE SCH O | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SOPHIA GARCIA | SEE SCH. O | 2 | — |
| DAVID PORGES TO 0424 | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHELSEA SEABRON | SEE SCH. O | 1 | — |
| RICHARD E GOLDMAN | SEE SCH. O | 1 | — |
| MARK CHAVEZ FROM 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORENA HERNANDEZ FROM 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SMITH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $264,965 |
| DAVID SILVER | DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE | 40 | $204,393 |
| KAITLIN MEYER | DIRECTOR, PROGRAM STRATEGY & OPERATIONS | 40 | $162,862 |
| IRMA GORROCINO | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $115,996 |
| JORDAN MICKENS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CORPS TO CAREER | 40 | $112,587 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Volunteers Fund?
California Volunteers Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Volunteers Fund?
As of 2024, California Volunteers Fund holds $7.7M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does California Volunteers Fund operate?
California Volunteers Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Utah.
What size grants does California Volunteers Fund award?
In 2024, California Volunteers Fund awarded 13 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $187K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Volunteers Fund's EIN?
California Volunteers Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0642564. 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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