First 5 Association of California Inc
The association's mission is to improve the lives of California's youngest children and their families through an effective, coordinated and inclusive implementation of the California children and families act at the state and local level.
First 5 Association of California Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,758,896
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,492,806
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $82
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,499,370
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First 5 Association of California Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Children and Famil Alameda, CA | — | $75,000 |
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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 | $1,758,896 | $1,492,806 | $1,499,370 | — | — | $82 |
| 2024 | $1,612,976 | $1,482,507 | $1,672,514 | — | — | $81 |
| 2023 | $2,116,806 | $1,632,624 | $1,868,916 | $75,000 | 1 | $81 |
| 2022 | $2,274,889 | $1,537,274 | $1,281,809 | — | — | $81 |
| 2021 | $2,277,888 | $1,553,075 | $1,416,722 | — | — | $163 |
| 2020 | $2,188,615 | $1,591,219 | $1,205,819 | — | — | $302 |
About First 5 Association of California Inc
Based on IRS filings
First 5 Association of California Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alameda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $82.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First 5 Association of California Inc is led by Avo Makdessian, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Avo Makdessian
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $140K (2025)
Fabiola Gonzlez
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alethea Arguilez
Advocacy Chair
Member → Advocacy Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Lopez
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Summers
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Sims-Moten
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Pleitz Howell
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Mendenhall
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cloyd
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julio Rodriguez
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Pautz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Easton
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Waite
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Karen Scott (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kim Goll (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Molly DesBaillets (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Wendy Dickens (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Deborah Kelch (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ruth Fernandez (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Wendy Wendt (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Kim Belshe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Stafford-Jones (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: David Brody (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Francine Rodd (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gina Daleiden (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Janice LeRoux (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Mary Ann Hanson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Morrow-Eaton (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Moira Kenney (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: John Sims (2020) — Interim Executive Director
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 $140K, to Avo Makdessian (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about First 5 Association of California Inc
How large is First 5 Association of California Inc?
First 5 Association of California Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is First 5 Association of California Inc?
First 5 Association of California Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alameda, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does First 5 Association of California Inc operate?
First 5 Association of California Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is First 5 Association of California Inc's EIN?
First 5 Association of California Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0548254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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