Advocates For Self-government
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Advocates For Self-government is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1986, with $1,012,590 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 Capitol Mall Ste 2050, Sacramento, CA, 95814 EIN 77-0099744 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 17.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$672K
Net assets
$488K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Advocates For Self-government— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +34% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Advocates For Self-government: 9 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Advocates For Self-government— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Advocates For Self-government: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 Capitol Mall Ste 2050, Sacramento, CA, 95814
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $223K (FY2016) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $488K
Operating margin
33.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$488K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$488K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,012,590▲17.5% | $671,950▼13.0% | $488,183▲231% | $488,183▲168% | 990 |
| 2023 | $861,466▲93.9% | $772,703▲20.9% | $147,543▲151% | $182,329▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $444,303▼51.1% | $639,324▼27.6% | $58,780▼76.8% | $141,551▼45.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $908,718▲153% | $882,837▲142% | $253,801▲11.4% | $261,060▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $359,218▼2.3% | $364,528▲20.6% | $227,920▼2.3% | $227,920▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $367,493▲48.0% | $302,195▲13.1% | $233,230▲38.9% | $233,230▲38.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $248,342▼6.6% | $267,292▲112% | $167,932▼10.1% | $167,932▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $265,749▲19.1% | $126,341▼55.9% | $186,882▲294% | $186,882▲294% | 990 |
| 2016 | $223,188 | $286,637 | $47,474 | $47,474 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $995K total
5 grants to Advocates For Self-government totaling $995K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $350,100 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $181,200 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $296,500 for respect america foundation fiscal sponsorship/ $100 for general operations | 2021 | $296,600 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2020 | $150,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operation | 2016 | $16,609 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Advocates For Self-government a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Advocates For Self-government is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0099744, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Advocates For Self-government's EIN?
- Advocates For Self-government's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0099744.
- How much revenue does Advocates For Self-government report?
- Advocates For Self-government reported $1,012,590 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Advocates For Self-government have?
- CharityIndex grades Advocates For Self-government B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Advocates For Self-government (EIN 77-0099744) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.