Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment
501(c)(4)Human Services
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2012, with $620,557 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3655 S Grand Ave Ste 250, Los Angeles, CA, 90007 EIN 27-1482731 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$621K
▼ 38.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$914K
Net assets
$975K
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.
D
—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 Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -47% 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 Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment: 13 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D 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 Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment— 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 Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3655 S Grand Ave Ste 250, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $377K (FY2013) to $621K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $346KNet assets $975K
Operating margin
-47.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$346K
Net assets
$975K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $620,557▼38.4% | $914,000▲5.2% | $975,002▼23.1% | $1,321,284▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,006,996▲95.8% | $868,746▲45.4% | $1,268,445▲12.2% | $1,302,850▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $514,424▼55.2% | $597,479▲29.0% | $1,130,195▼6.8% | $1,362,390▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,148,639▼41.6% | $463,181▼67.8% | $1,213,250▲130% | $1,270,920▲81.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,968,092▲92.1% | $1,440,522▲129% | $527,792▲216% | $700,336▲143% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,024,670▼18.4% | $628,270▼60.4% | $166,972▲170% | $288,519▲93.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,256,022▲110% | $1,587,505▲257% | -$239,770▼361% | $149,138▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $598,910▼50.7% | $444,450▼67.5% | $91,712▲229% | $181,405▲45.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,214,181▲88.1% | $1,366,328▲252% | -$71,256▼188% | $124,985▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $645,460▲70.1% | $388,515▼33.0% | $80,891▲146% | $108,659▲136% | 990 |
| 2014 | $379,382▲0.5% | $579,993▲23.6% | -$176,055▼817% | $46,013▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $377,330 | $469,416 | $24,556 | $32,236 | 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 · $3.0M total
32 grants to Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Impact | Environmental issue advocacy | 2024 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support the housing now! california project. to advance affordable housing policy. | 2023 | $375,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Pittsburg & san pablo rent control ballot measures | 2023 | $90,600 |
| United Teachers Los Angeles | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | 2023 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to support affordable housing advocacy. program - to support tenant protections | 2022 | $285,000 |
| United Teachers Los Angeles | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | 2022 | $75,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Support for voter engagement re: oakland measures q,t,u,v | 2022 | $40,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Voter engagement, re: the oakland fair tax ballot initiative, voter engagement re: richmond rent control ballot measure [for alliance of californians for community empowerment (acce) action, fppc #1352610], acce contra costa's grassroots lobbying work | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | Affordable housing | 2021 | $400,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | Affordable housing | 2021 | $200,000 |
| United Teachers Los Angeles | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | 2021 | $75,000 |
| United Way Inc | Housing | 2021 | $75,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Support for acce contra costa's direct lobbying work, supportive voter engagement, re: the oakland fair tax ballot initiative | 2021 | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to launch an eviction protection hub to help tenants in the bay area navigate the legal system and the programs that can bring them relief and on-the-ground support. | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy | Affordable housing | 2020 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1482731, based in Los Angeles, California.
- What is Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment's EIN?
- Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1482731.
- How much revenue does Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment report?
- Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment reported $620,557 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment have?
- CharityIndex grades Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment (EIN 27-1482731) 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.