Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1995, with $94,853 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$95K
▼ 11.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$136K
Net assets
$2.8M
Employees
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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 Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation: 251 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $87K (FY2017) to $95K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-43.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,853▼11.4% | $136,160▼26.4% | $2,849,281▼23.7% | $2,849,281▼23.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $107,110▲13.1% | $184,958▲49.8% | $3,735,486▼6.0% | $3,735,486▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $94,732▼48.8% | $123,471▼77.7% | $3,975,306▼28.2% | $3,975,306▼28.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $185,096▲28.0% | $553,256▲124% | $5,534,247▲6.7% | $5,534,247▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $144,585▲66.3% | $246,521▲111% | $5,186,467▲47.0% | $5,197,456▲47.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $86,949 | $116,910▼90.7% | $3,527,526▲39.4% | $3,527,526▲39.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,252,113▲178% | $2,531,023▲25.0% | $2,531,023▲25.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $449,671▲459% | $2,025,499▼2.0% | $2,025,499▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $80,463 | $2,066,743 | $2,066,743 | 990PF |
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Data for Charles G and Jessie R Cale Foundation (EIN 95-4509128) 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.