CHOICE2020
The specific purpose of this organization is to research, collect, aggregate and disseminate critical insights into the workings of the California educational system and the improvements that school choice would confer upon it. CHOICE2020 seeks to create poignant and informative content that educates californians on the benefits of school choice across the state of California.
CHOICE2020 at a glance
- Total assets
- $77,667
- -65.2% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $170,000
- -86.4% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $315,624
- -75.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who CHOICE2020 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2018) to $627K (2020). In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $627K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Outreach America West Lake Village, CA | Education | $500,000 |
| Mariners Church Irvine, CA | Education | $97,306 |
| Godspeak Calvary Chapel Newbury Park, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Chino, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| The Grove Community Church Riverside, CA | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $77,667 | $170,000 | $315,624 | — | — |
| 2020 | $223,291 | $1,250,000 | $1,260,843 | $627,306 | 5 |
| 2018 | $29,220 | $382,000 | $352,823 | $3,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About CHOICE2020
Based on IRS filings
CHOICE2020 is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $78K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CHOICE2020 is led by Robert Sicher, CEO on every filing since 2017; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Sicher
CEO
On filings since 2017
40 hrs/week
$40K (2021)
Darren Appling
CFO
On filings since 2017
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Friedrichs
Secretary
On filings since 2017
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $40K, to Robert Sicher (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about CHOICE2020
How large is CHOICE2020?
CHOICE2020 reported $78K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $170K.
What is CHOICE2020?
CHOICE2020 is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, CA. It holds $78K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does CHOICE2020 operate?
CHOICE2020 has awarded grants in California.
What is CHOICE2020's EIN?
CHOICE2020's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3511947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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