Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
Ccaej developed the belief that the key to effectively solving community problems lies in bringing the diverse segments of the community together in one strong voice by utilizing the skills, talents, and knowledge of each community member.
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,065,507
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $927,430
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $7,809
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,017,447
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Socal Agricultural Land Foundation Ontario, CA | Farm Relocation Mitigation | $250,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | Air Quality and Climate Resilience | $222,314 |
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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 | $2,065,507 | $927,430 | $1,017,447 | — | — | $7,809 |
| 2023 | $2,281,727 | $961,162 | $1,714,281 | $472,314 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $2,149,028 | $2,625,046 | $1,041,655 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $548,396 | $1,119,670 | $1,259,622 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $728,319 | $1,421,440 | $1,428,144 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $626,661 | $1,923,695 | $1,541,530 | — | — | — |
About Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
Based on IRS filings
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Riverside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice is led by Marla Matime, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marla Matime
President
Chief Operating Officer → President Elect, 2021
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Gonzalez
Executive Officer
Financial & Administrative Director → Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Gracie Torres
Board Member
President-Elect → President, 2020
President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Mayorga
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Lum
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alba Ortega
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Araceli Reyes
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Silva
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Burnett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kareem Gongora (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mitzi Archer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Yousuf Bhaghani (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Esther Portillo (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Allen Hernandez (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Carlos Castellanos Jr. (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Italia Garcia-Lopez (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Abigail Medina (2019) — Member
- Former: Bronywyn Leebaw (2019) — Member
- Former: Chikako Takeshita (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Demi Espinoza (2019) — President
- Former: Jade Sunara Sasser (2019) — Member
- Former: Nanette Pratini (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $121K, to Ana Gonzalez (Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
How large is Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice?
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $927K.
What is Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice?
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Riverside, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice operate?
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice has awarded grants in California.
What is Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice's EIN?
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0562082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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