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Nonprofit · EIN 39-4528378

GROW CALIFORNIA INC

Tax-exempt · SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

Financials

$4.8M$282K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROW CALIFORNIA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,812,237$282,164$4,530,073$4,530,073$0$4,530,073
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,810,313
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,924
Net gain from sales of assets
-$7,215
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$47,050
Travel
$2,679
Program services (functional)
$258,285
Management and general (functional)
$23,879

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$4,530,073
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,530,073
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,530,073
Gross receipts
$4,812,237
Employees
0
Year formed
2025
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris LarsenPresident & Dir
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Tim DraperDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steven S LucasCFO & Secty.
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2350 KERNER BLVD STE 250, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-5596
In care of
% STEVEN S LUCAS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Chris Larsen, 2350 KERNER BOULEVARD 250, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
Signed the 990
Steven S Lucas, CFO & Secty.
Phone
(415) 389-6800

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 39-4528378 or by the name GROW CALIFORNIA INC.

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

Mission

To promote the common good and social welfare of the people of California by educating the public and advocating on important issues of public policy that will create a competitive, family-friendly environment that attracts investment and talent to the Golden State and will ensure prosperity and opportunity for all Californians.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Promoted the common good and social welfare of the people of California by educating the public and advocating on important issues of public policy that will create a competitive, family-friendly environment that attracts investment and talent to the Golden State and will ensure prosperity and opportunity for all Californians.
    Expenses $258,285

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
39-4528378
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,530,073
Income (IRS master file)
$4,812,237

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$4,812,237$282,164$4,530,073IRS

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 39-4528378).

Questions about GROW CALIFORNIA INC

What is the EIN of GROW CALIFORNIA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW CALIFORNIA INC is 39-4528378.
Is GROW CALIFORNIA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2026.
Are donations to GROW CALIFORNIA INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GROW CALIFORNIA INC 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 GROW CALIFORNIA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROW CALIFORNIA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROW CALIFORNIA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Chris Larsen.
Who are the officers and directors of GROW CALIFORNIA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GROW CALIFORNIA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,812,237, expenses of $282,164 and total assets of $4,530,073 at year end.

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