Communities For A Better Environment
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Communities For A Better Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Huntington Pk, California, registered in 1988, with $8,062,410 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6325 Pacific Blvd Ste 300, Huntington Pk, CA, 90255 EIN 94-2998086 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.1M
▲ 38.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.9M
Net assets
$8.3M
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 Communities For A Better Environment— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +2% 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 Communities For A Better Environment: 13 mo reserves · +2% 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 Communities For A Better Environment— 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 Communities For A Better Environment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6325 Pacific Blvd Ste 300, Huntington Pk, CA, 90255
- City
- Huntington Pk
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2013) to $8.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $8.3M
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.3M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,062,410▲38.4% | $7,882,417▲31.3% | $8,305,599▲4.2% | $9,343,377▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,826,461▼21.5% | $6,001,139▲24.9% | $7,969,879▼2.1% | $9,092,295▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,418,777▲56.2% | $4,803,145▲33.0% | $8,144,557▲47.3% | $8,851,530▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,750,010▲2.0% | $3,612,650▲8.8% | $5,528,925▲25.9% | $5,907,151▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,656,695▲49.6% | $3,320,849▲16.4% | $4,391,565▲43.7% | $5,219,234▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,113,618▲26.9% | $2,853,724▲16.8% | $3,055,719▲9.3% | $3,363,719▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,454,112▼12.5% | $2,444,303▲10.6% | $2,795,825▲0.4% | $3,121,578▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,805,562▲43.3% | $2,209,414▲6.9% | $2,786,016▲27.2% | $3,063,308▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,958,470▼34.5% | $2,066,472▲5.4% | $2,189,868▼1.8% | $2,667,285▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,989,858▲63.8% | $1,960,882▲0.4% | $2,230,075▲85.7% | $2,416,390▲73.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,824,796▼19.1% | $1,953,162▲6.4% | $1,201,099▼7.1% | $1,396,845▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,254,704 | $1,836,470▼3.0% | $1,292,619▲49.7% | $1,524,425▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,893,815▼11.7% | $863,537▼25.9% | $1,026,475▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,144,675▲18.3% | $1,165,423▲26.1% | $1,341,934▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,813,315▼5.6% | $924,120▼8.6% | $1,136,381▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2008 | — | $1,921,321 | $1,011,582 | $1,235,468 | 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 · $10.4M total
115 grants to Communities For A Better Environment totaling $10.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $310,000 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Environmental protection | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Lead exposure in southeast los angeles | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $16,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $370,000 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | 2023 | $300,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $170,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, real peoples fund | 2023 | $158,550 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $135,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $128,905 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. for general support. | 2023 | $84,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $46,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Communities For A Better Environment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Communities For A Better Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2998086, based in Huntington Pk, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Communities For A Better Environment's EIN?
- Communities For A Better Environment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2998086.
- How much revenue does Communities For A Better Environment report?
- Communities For A Better Environment reported $8,062,410 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Communities For A Better Environment have?
- CharityIndex grades Communities For A Better Environment B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Communities For A Better Environment (EIN 94-2998086) 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.