California Nurses Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
California Nurses Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1978, with $173,893,837 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612 EIN 94-0362060 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$173.9M
▲ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$140.1M
Net assets
$474.1M
Employees
756
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—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 California Nurses Association— 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 rating41 mo reserves · +19% 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 California Nurses Association: 41 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For California Nurses Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 California Nurses Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organizations primary mission is to provide effective collective bargaining representation to cna members in order to promote the economic and professional interests of direct care nurses and to advocate for direct care nurses and their patients on all public policy matters related to safe care and nursing practice.
What they do
Administered an arbitration program to provide members with representation in arbitration proceedings to resolve disputes arising under cna negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
Contact & location
- Address
- 155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $86.0M (FY2013) to $173.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $32.9MNet assets $474.1M
Operating margin
19.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$507.0M
Total liabilities
$32.9M
Net assets
$474.1M
Salaries & benefits
$71.1M
51% of expenses
Board members
32
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,893,837▲10.2% | $140,130,328▲24.5% | $474,109,270▲9.0% | $507,026,301▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,774,509▲12.5% | $112,590,573▲17.2% | $435,071,522▲9.2% | $464,268,596▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $140,205,335▲0.5% | $96,096,296▲3.9% | $398,430,178▲9.1% | $413,672,782▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,570,711▲2.8% | $92,513,655▼6.8% | $365,275,383▲13.8% | $378,964,379▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,811,420▲6.8% | $99,249,145▲16.3% | $321,097,915▲14.4% | $350,016,027▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,159,752▲3.4% | $85,353,126▼2.8% | $280,730,815▲18.7% | $331,546,369▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,020,164▲14.1% | $87,823,233▲12.0% | $236,460,016▲16.7% | $293,905,319▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,837,545▲5.5% | $78,390,308▲2.8% | $202,596,514▲16.6% | $263,374,995▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,238,152▲10.1% | $76,228,271▲1.0% | $173,781,575▲17.8% | $236,803,234▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,855,765▲8.0% | $75,466,902▲18.8% | $147,514,434▲13.4% | $223,424,250▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $85,976,402 | $63,538,000▲3.8% | $130,137,284▲21.0% | $138,773,772▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $61,229,133▲3.4% | $107,556,392▲27.2% | $117,036,858▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $59,210,936▼1.9% | $84,570,273▲20.9% | $94,514,662▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,326,992▼0.6% | $69,960,268▲32.1% | $82,999,527▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $60,699,534 | $52,942,085 | $61,480,549 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Bonnie Castillo — $366,119 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Castillo | Executive Director | 35 | $366,119 |
| Kenneth Zinn | National Political Director- Upto December 23 | 35 | $344,662 |
| Pedrito F Quijano | Strategic Advisor | 35 | $312,964 |
| Jonathan Weitz | Director, Northern Ca Private Sector- Upto July 23 | 35 | $294,733 |
| Holly Miller | Chief of Staff | 35 | $291,382 |
| Donald Nielsen | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $283,847 |
| Khadijatu Kabba | National Field Director | 35 | $269,386 |
| Pete D Castelli | Nat'l Dir, Affiliates and Strategic Campaigns | 35 | $268,089 |
| Benjamin Eli Elliott | Director, Public Sector | 35 | $267,095 |
| Andrew Prediletto | Strategic Campaign Director | 35 | $251,545 |
| Daniel Johnston | Director Research and Education | 35 | $247,703 |
| Corey Lanham | National Bargaining Director | 35 | $232,094 |
| Michelle Grisat | National Director of Health Policy | 35 | $220,910 |
| Puneet Maharaj | National Political and Government Relations D | 35 | $217,425 |
| Zenaida Cortez | Council of President (jul-oct) | 25 | $169,506 |
| Amirah N Sequeira | National Director of Government Relations | 35 | $159,223 |
| Sandra Reding | Council of President | 25 | $108,431 |
| Catherine Kennedy | Council of President | 25 | $107,713 |
| Coralie Giles | Council of President | 25 | $107,713 |
| Michelle Gutierrez-vo | Council of President | 8 | $35,393 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Media Productions | Audio Visual Systems | $6,700,878 |
| Smg Food and Beverage LLC | Banquet/catering | $2,924,291 |
| Zenitech Computer Solutions Inc | Network Support | $2,469,986 |
| Ez Cater | Events Catering | $1,645,747 |
| Avi Systems Inc | Audio Visual Systems | $1,502,874 |
Grants received · $15K total
2 grants to California Nurses Association totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Employees International Union | Donation - gala/dinner | 2015 | $5,100 |
| Unite Here | General support | 2014 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $492K in FY2023
20 grants totaling $492K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by California Nurses Association →
Frequently asked questions
- Is California Nurses Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. California Nurses Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-0362060, based in Oakland, California.
- What is California Nurses Association's EIN?
- California Nurses Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-0362060.
- How much revenue does California Nurses Association report?
- California Nurses Association reported $173,893,837 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does California Nurses Association have?
- CharityIndex grades California Nurses Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does California Nurses Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on California Nurses Association's latest Form 990 is $366,119, paid to Bonnie Castillo (Executive Director).
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Data for California Nurses Association (EIN 94-0362060) 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.