Californians for Quality Schools
To support voter approval of statewide school bond initiative on California ballot on march 3, 2020.
Californians for Quality Schools at a glance
In short: Californians for Quality Schools gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $688K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,375,194
- +450.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $687,597
- +175.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $687,597
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Californians for Quality Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Californians for Safe Schools and Healthy Learning Yes on Prop 13 ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2019) to $1.4M (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Californians for Safe Schools and Healthy Learning Yes on Prop 13 Sacramento, CA | Ballot Measure Support | $1,250,000 |
| California Building Industry Association Issues Committee Sacramento, CA | General Support | $125,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,830,751 | $2,567,595 | $1,375,194 | 2 |
| 2019 | $736,844 | $988,955 | $252,111 | $250,000 | 1 |
About Californians for Quality Schools
Based on IRS filings
Californians for Quality Schools is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Californians for Quality Schools's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dan Dunmoyer
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee → Executive Committee Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Cammarota
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee → Executive Committee Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Hiltachk
Executive Committee Member & Treasurer
Executive Com & Treasurer → Executive Committee Member & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Californians for Quality Schools
How much does Californians for Quality Schools give each year?
Californians for Quality Schools gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
Where does Californians for Quality Schools operate?
Californians for Quality Schools has awarded grants in California.
What is Californians for Quality Schools's EIN?
Californians for Quality Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3358790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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