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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1746604

CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LONG BEACH, CA 90813

Financials

$3.9M$3.3M2022$3.9M$2.9M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$3,915,519$2,868,779$1,046,740$5,136,876$113,954$5,022,922
June 30, 2023990$3,885,453$3,346,323$539,130$6,025,253$185,739$5,839,514
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,725,858
of which government grants
$58,806
Membership dues
$12,925
Program service revenue
$2,189,592
Investment income
$69
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$130,808
Other salaries and wages
$971,814
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,290,537
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,986
Occupancy
$36,900
Travel
$1,241
Program services (functional)
$2,326,289
Management and general (functional)
$542,490

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,025,253
Total assets, end of year
$5,136,876
Total liabilities, end of year
$113,954
Net assets, end of year
$5,022,922
Land, buildings and equipment
$19,456
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,504,469
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,527,391
Gross receipts
$3,915,519
Employees
16
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTHA HERNANDEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
32$130,808
AURORA XILONIN CRUZ-GONZALEZDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
32$111,649
LAURIE OLSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$101,750
FRANCISCO ORTIZMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
LYN SCOTTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALLYSON OSORIOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICKI RAMOS HARRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTHA M HERNANDEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
32$130,808
AURORA XILONIN CRUZ GONZALEZDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
32$111,649
LAURIE OLSENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$101,750
VICKIE RAMOS HARRISVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FRANCISCO ORTIZMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLYSON OSORIOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LYN SCOTTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
525 E 7TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90813-4559
In care of
% LAURIE OLSEN
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Martha Hernandez
Signed the 990
Martha Hernandez, Executive Director
Phone
(562) 247-5836

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 31-1746604 or by the name CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER AIMS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM THAT IS FUNDED AND STRUCTURED SO EVERY CHILD WILL HAVE FULL ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION AND WILL GRADUATE FROM OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FULLY PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER AND FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER IS A STATEWIDE COALITION OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, EDUCATION ADVOCATES, AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS COMMITTED TO SECURING EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. DURING THE YEAR THE GROUP FOCUSED ON ITS MISSION TO WORK TOWARDS AN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM THAT IS FUNDED AND STRUCTURED SO EVERY CHILD WILL HAVE FULL ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND WILL GRADUATE FROM OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FULLY PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER AND FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION. THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER FULL PARTICIPATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY THROUGH QUALIFY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $2,641,323 · revenue $3,493,056

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1746604
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,136,876
Income (IRS master file)
$3,915,519

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
March 10, 2025
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$3,915,519$2,868,779$5,136,876XML
990June 2023$3,885,453$3,346,323$6,025,253XML
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1746604).

Questions about CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER is 31-1746604.
Is CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2024.
Are donations to CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Martha Hernandez.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,808 (MARTHA HERNANDEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CALIFORNIANS TOGETHER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,915,519, expenses of $2,868,779 and total assets of $5,136,876 at year end.

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