Cesar Chavez Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
80% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Cesar Chavez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Keene, California, registered in 1967, with $40,520,280 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
Po Box 310, Keene, CA, 93531 EIN 95-2466747 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$40.5M
▼ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$27.8M
Net assets
$214.3M
Employees
358
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Cesar Chavez Foundation: 80% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating92 mo reserves · +31% 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 Cesar Chavez Foundation: 92 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ 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 Cesar Chavez Foundation: 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 Cesar Chavez Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide chariable and educational services and activities to low income citezens, including farm workers and other agricultural labores in the united states.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 310, Keene, CA, 93531
- City
- Keene
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.4M (FY2013) to $40.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46.0MNet assets $214.3M
Operating margin
31.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$260.3M
Total liabilities
$46.0M
Net assets
$214.3M
Salaries & benefits
$21.2M
76% of expenses
Board members
9
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,520,280▼0.6% | $27,832,562▼1.3% | $214,259,495▲7.5% | $260,255,544▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $40,754,428▲1.3% | $28,192,835▲15.4% | $199,260,459▲6.5% | $231,108,062▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,219,601▼22.7% | $24,428,793▲8.8% | $187,092,414▲4.6% | $215,460,519▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,041,546▲2.9% | $22,453,363▼39.8% | $178,849,495▲19.8% | $206,528,631▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,573,133▼21.9% | $37,326,744▼36.1% | $149,261,312▲9.7% | $171,983,474▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,773,026▲107% | $58,415,037▲170% | $136,014,923▲4.9% | $155,763,492▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $31,243,628▼34.0% | $21,673,200▼43.0% | $129,656,934▲8.0% | $143,978,190▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,313,685▲55.5% | $38,030,506▲83.9% | $120,086,506▲8.5% | $130,545,557▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $30,434,518▼22.4% | $20,683,982▼28.1% | $110,725,697▲7.2% | $121,250,388▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $39,197,136▲22.6% | $28,763,958▲19.4% | $103,286,513▲8.9% | $114,557,643▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,969,627▼1.2% | $24,080,923▲26.9% | $94,861,993▲9.3% | $106,292,117▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,357,303 | $18,971,783▲19.5% | $86,813,528▲18.4% | $99,268,229▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,879,007▼17.8% | $73,328,775▲18.4% | $84,984,179▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $19,308,202 | $61,917,699 | $74,774,068 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Alfredo R Izmajtovich — $680,357 (2.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo R Izmajtovich | Vp of Housin | 40 | $680,357 |
| George Lopez | Development | 40 | $270,776 |
| Manuel Bernal | President | 40 | $255,271 |
| Paul F Chavez | B.o.d. Presi | 10 | $252,271 |
| Richard K Rollins | Dir. of Cons | 40 | $242,876 |
| Celia Alvarado | Vp of Educat | 40 | $232,270 |
| Kari Braun | Cfo | 40 | $232,239 |
| Paul Ellias | Director | 40 | $207,517 |
| Cesar Toledo | Proj. Mngmnt | 40 | $178,577 |
| Paul S Park | Secretary | 40 | $173,808 |
| Arturo S Rodriguez | Director | 2 | — |
| Cristina Graham | Director | 2 | — |
| Gloria Munoz | Director | 2 | — |
| Juanita Valdez Cox | Director | 2 | — |
| Leticia Maldonado Stamos | Director | 2 | — |
| Luis Conde | Director | 2 | — |
| Roberto De La Rosa | Director | 2 | — |
| Tanis Ybarra | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rfk Medical Plan | Medical Plan | $1,924,044 |
| Edgewood Partners Insurance Center | Insurance | $1,636,263 |
| Yardi | Software | $473,630 |
| Juan De La Cruz Pension Plan | Pension Benefit | $439,162 |
| Berkshire Hathaway | Insurance | $337,601 |
Grants received · $141K total
10 grants to Cesar Chavez Foundation totaling $141K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $5,320 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Special fund/project | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Event support\annual fundraiser | 2017 | $9,400 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Event support\annual fundraiser | 2016 | $9,240 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Event support\annual fundraiser | 2016 | $9,240 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Event support\annual fundraiser | 2015 | $9,350 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Event support | 2014 | $9,200 |
Grants made · $48K in FY2020
1 grant totaling $48K in FY2020. All grants made by Cesar Chavez Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Chavez Center | General purpose | $47,900 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cesar Chavez Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cesar Chavez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2466747, based in Keene, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cesar Chavez Foundation's EIN?
- Cesar Chavez Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2466747.
- How much revenue does Cesar Chavez Foundation report?
- Cesar Chavez Foundation reported $40,520,280 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cesar Chavez Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Cesar Chavez Foundation spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cesar Chavez Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Cesar Chavez Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cesar Chavez Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cesar Chavez Foundation's latest Form 990 is $680,357, paid to Alfredo R Izmajtovich (Vp of Housin).
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Data for Cesar Chavez Foundation (EIN 95-2466747) 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.