Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sn Luis Obisp, California, registered in 1966, with $127,605,252 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
1030 Southwood Dr, Sn Luis Obisp, CA, 93401 EIN 95-2410253 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$127.6M
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$127.5M
Net assets
$22.9M
Employees
1,192
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% 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 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +0% 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 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc: 2 mo reserves · +0% 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 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To address the causes of poverty, empowering low-income people to achieve self-sufficiency through community-based collaborations and programs. creating communities where all people have equal opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency.
What they do
Head start, early head start, and early head start child care partnership programs (expenses - $26,221,390) (revenue - $26,221,390)the head start and early head start programs operate in san luis obispo, kern, san diego, and monterey counties, funded to serve 438 head start and 332 early head start income-eligible and at-risk children, pregnant women, and families in a comprehensive program responding to their emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs. in 2024, the program applied for a no-cost reduction in the number of children to be served. it was approved for a 38% reduction in children, from a required total of 1,242 to 770 children. savings from this reduction were reprogrammed to salaries and benefits for the staff in order to retain staff and stay competitive and to support higher costs in operating facilities. through community participation, staff development, and family involvement, the agencys goal is to provide children with a successful beginning, leading to a better future, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. the early head start child care partnership grant operates in san luis obispo and kern counties. the funds provide for collaborative relationships with local partners to deliver comprehensive child care services to 140 additional early head start children birth to three years old and pregnant women in disadvantaged communities within these counties. the program also was granted a no-cost reduction of 15% in children to be served, from 164 to 140.
Child care resource connection (ccrc) (expenses - $21,029,321) (revenue - $21,029,321)the agencys child care resource connection (ccrc) helps parents and community members find child care through the resource and referral program. the alternative payment program provides eligible parents/caretakers with financial assistance to offset child care costs to pursue job training, employment, or further their education. the program served 2,200 children from 1,395 families and also offered training and licensing assistance to those who wanted to become child care providers. a toy and resource lending library is open to the public and serves to connect families with local and state resources dedicated to creating a safe environment for all children.
State child development programs (expenses - $14,672,535)(revenue - $14,672,535)the program provides high-quality, full and part-day child care for approximately 2,077 children, birth through five years of age, in 8 counties: san luis obispo, monterey, san joaquin, san diego, ventura, santa barbara, kern, and fresno. families typically pay a fee for services provided based on their income and an established sliding scale.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1030 Southwood Dr, Sn Luis Obisp, CA, 93401
- City
- Sn Luis Obisp
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $57.3M (FY2013) to $127.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38.5MNet assets $22.9M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$61.4M
Total liabilities
$38.5M
Net assets
$22.9M
Salaries & benefits
$65.8M
52% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,605,252▲11.7% | $127,506,767▲11.8% | $22,925,000▲10.6% | $61,394,254▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,253,270▲9.7% | $114,053,607▲9.8% | $20,735,753▲9.3% | $52,972,594▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,147,243▲5.1% | $103,899,524▲5.2% | $18,974,094▲0.5% | $50,356,092▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $99,105,503▲6.9% | $98,729,732▲6.7% | $18,874,843▲6.1% | $35,822,140▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,726,374▼0.5% | $92,498,925▼0.1% | $17,791,990▲2.8% | $34,128,396▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $93,208,848▲9.7% | $92,591,103▲9.1% | $17,308,195▲2.5% | $29,334,568▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,934,823▲7.3% | $84,896,531▲7.8% | $16,893,850▲14.7% | $26,040,444▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,168,801▲4.7% | $78,788,840▲4.3% | $14,727,931▲34.5% | $23,522,291▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $75,584,805▲10.5% | $75,515,934▲10.5% | $10,953,195▲8.8% | $18,449,581▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $68,409,670▲9.2% | $68,366,343▲9.0% | $10,068,276▲2.9% | $16,990,205▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,663,528▲9.4% | $62,718,215▲9.3% | $9,788,700▲12.5% | $16,728,598▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $57,297,762 | $57,387,853▼1.4% | $8,701,699▲0.6% | $15,607,456▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,222,902▼2.4% | $8,650,999▲1.0% | $14,889,532▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,675,218 | $8,569,219 | $14,875,332 | 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: Elizabeth Steinberg — $218,900 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Steinberg | Ceo | 40 | $218,900 |
| Suzanne Leedale | Chief Op Offic | 40 | $207,012 |
| Melinda Sokolowski | Cyfs Division Dir | 40 | $189,369 |
| Joan Limov | Cfo | 40 | $188,744 |
| Adriana Barron Ramirez | Cyfs Regional Dir. | 40 | $151,370 |
| Loren Leidinger | Outreach/plan Dir. | 40 | $137,807 |
| Anneka Scranton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carlos Sosa | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Chuck Cesena | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Clint Weirick | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dee Lacey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Diane Dee Limon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Emily Francis | Public Represen | 1 | — |
| Gary Jordan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Peschong | Public Represen | 1 | — |
| Kim Spiller | Secretary/treas | 2 | — |
| Lan George | President | 2 | — |
| Lisa Sperow | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Margie Perez-sesser | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Dariz | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Porche Lajuan Hill | Childcare Provider | $347,156 |
| Granite Telecommunications LLC | Telecommunications | $271,455 |
| Haydee Illiana Villa | Childcare Provider | $250,954 |
| Agueda Anayeli Aguilar | Childcare Provider | $239,545 |
| Juanetta Perkins | Childcare Provider | $218,214 |
Grants received · $6.6M total
30 grants to Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc totaling $6.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Institute | Capacity building | 2024 | $579,837 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $26,220 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,800 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Day 1 families fund | 2022 | $5,000,000 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $12,720 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,959 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $70,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,800 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,775 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $86,750 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2410253, based in Sn Luis Obisp, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc's EIN?
- Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2410253.
- How much revenue does Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc report?
- Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc reported $127,605,252 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc's latest Form 990 is $218,900, paid to Elizabeth Steinberg (Ceo).
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Data for Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc (EIN 95-2410253) 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.