C R L A Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
C R L A Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1982, with $15,375,076 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2210 K Street Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95816 EIN 94-2800442 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.4M
▲ 99.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$14.5M
Net assets
$8.5M
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 C R L A Foundation— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +6% 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 C R L A Foundation: 7 mo reserves · +6% 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 C R L A Foundation— 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 C R L A Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2210 K Street Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95816
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2014) to $15.4M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.4MNet assets $8.5M
Operating margin
5.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.9M
Total liabilities
$6.4M
Net assets
$8.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,375,076▲99.5% | $14,465,533▲96.2% | $8,505,827▲12.3% | $14,921,921▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,705,233▼22.0% | $7,373,871▲34.6% | $7,573,916▼24.8% | $9,571,491▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,882,317▲107% | $5,478,699▲33.2% | $10,067,575▲76.7% | $11,581,961▲78.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,778,583▲3.9% | $4,114,070▲17.8% | $5,697,852▲13.1% | $6,494,295▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,600,630▲83.4% | $3,493,394▲23.2% | $5,038,203▲28.2% | $5,719,656▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,507,862▼39.7% | $2,834,630▲8.9% | $3,929,440▼7.6% | $4,165,751▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,156,494▲91.3% | $2,603,094▲17.5% | $4,251,172▲57.4% | $4,441,647▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,172,507▲4.2% | $2,215,412▲25.0% | $2,701,476▼1.7% | $2,879,688▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,085,847▲80.7% | $1,772,254▲12.5% | $2,749,476▲12.3% | $2,898,724▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,154,408 | $1,575,609 | $2,447,605 | $2,589,433 | 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 · $1.3M total
31 grants to C R L A Foundation totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is C R L A Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C R L A Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2800442, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C R L A Foundation's EIN?
- C R L A Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2800442.
- How much revenue does C R L A Foundation report?
- C R L A Foundation reported $15,375,076 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C R L A Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades C R L A Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C R L A Foundation (EIN 94-2800442) 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.