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California Competes

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Research & Policy · OAKLAND, CA · EIN 88-2393598

About

Established in 2011, our mission is to help transform the states higher education system into an engine of economic opportunity that empowers all Californians, particularly those from underserved communities, to achieve their full potential.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
11
Volunteers
15

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$4.0M
Expenses
$2.1M
Assets
$3.8M
Liabilities
$163K

Financial history

$4.0M$2.0M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $4.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$8K
Grants Given
$306K
CALIFORNIA COMPETES
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Address

1999 Harrison ST STE 1900
Oakland, CA, 94612-473

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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