Nonprofit · EIN 45-3275807
CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $155,500 | $141,909 | $13,591 | $37,401 | – | $37,401 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $286,154 | $251,945 | $34,209 | $111,854 | $0 | $111,854 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $155,500
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $910
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $48,454
- Other expenses
- $92,545
- Program services (functional)
- $130,103
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $111,854
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,401
- Cash, savings and investments
- $37,401
- Gross receipts
- $155,500
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatiana Molina | President | 40 | $0 |
| Evan Epstein | President | 3 | $0 |
| Komal Dadlani | Director | 3 | $0 |
| LovellTu Jarvis | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Rafael Friedmann | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Eduardo Bendek | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alejandro Huneuus | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ignacio Fernandez Amunategui | Director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Friedmann | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Cristian Sjogren | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Tatiana Molina | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Rafael Friedman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Rafael Friedmann | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristian Sjogren | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tatiana Molina | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eduardo Bendek | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lovell Jarvis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Evan Epstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 870 MARKET ST STE 1058, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-2915
- In care of
- % CRISTOBAL BARROS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lovell S Jarvis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (650) 580-2050
- Website
- http://chile-california.org/
- Return prepared by
- Hansell & Associates LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3275807 or by the name CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Chile-California Council is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to developing and promoting joint endeavors and cooperative relations between Chile and California, as well as individuals, legal entities and other institutions in Chile and California, and to support and engage in activities that promote education, cultural exchange, human capital and technology development and environmental protection in Chile and California.On a daily basis, the Council focuses, among other things, on articulating interests, incubating ideas, and accelerating projects between universities, government agencies, NGOs, and businesses from both territories in areas of common interest. The Council also connects the Chilean-Californian community in California by promoting networking events and friendly gatherings to discuss development-related topics.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY and DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT: Disaster Risk Management: We reactivated collaboration with California authorities, including an important mission of CAL FIRE and the former director of CalOES to Chile. We organized the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management, bringing together experts, authorities such as the U.S. Ambassador to Chile and the Ambassador of Chile to the U.S., and key actors to share best practices. We made significant progress in renewing the Memorandum of Understanding between CONAF and CAL FIRE, and we facilitated crucial dialogues with the private sector. December 2024: WILDFIRES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For over a decade, the Chile California Council (CCC) has been a pillar in promoting collaboration between Chile and California, especially in wildfire and emergency management, areas where both regions face similar challenges. In 2024, efforts began to renew the Memoranda of Understanding between CONAF and CAL FIRE, adapting to the challenges of the current decade. This effort included a key visit by a CAL FIRE delegation to Chile, culminating in the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management: Shared Challenges between Chile and California, held at the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The CCC organized a crucial visit by a CAL FIRE delegation to Chile, culminating in the international seminar Wildfires and Emergency Management: Shared Challenges between Chile and California, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event brought together high-ranking authorities such as the U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Bernadette Meehan, as well as Chilean Ambassador Beatriz de la Fuente, and experts from CONAF, SENAPRED, CAL FIRE, CalOES, the private sector, and civil society to exchange experiences and best practices. The seminar addressed the public policies needed to tackle forest fires, focusing on prevention, preparedness, and the protection of vulnerable communities. Technical cooperation mechanisms were explored, such as joint training programs for brigades, multinational drills, and the exchange of advanced technologies for early fire detection and emergency managementExpenses $66,352
- ENVIRONMENT and CONSERVATION: In collaboration with the CCCX, we persisted in promoting the sharing of essential conservation insights. Notable examples include workshops focusing on fog, kelp forest conservation, and bird protection, alongside enabling collaborative engagement at the Biodiversity COP16. These initiatives have successfully fostered vital connections, such as the Chile-California Fog Ecosystem Monitoring Network, and established an innovative partnership between the UC Natural Reserve System and centers at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. CHILE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE (CCCX) Under the Environment and Conservation focus area, the CCC supported CCCX activities throughout 2024, including four expert exchanges between California and Chile, fostering high-level meetings with representatives from academia and the public and private sectors. The main purpose of these exchanges was the transfer of specialized knowledge in technology, methodologies, and public policies related to conservation. The workshops generated valuable knowledge and strengthened binational scientific networks to address joint strategies against climate change. In May 2024, Davis, California, hosted a workshop on fog, organized by UC Davis and the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. Scientists explored this crucial phenomenon for Pacific ecosystems, sharing knowledge and methodologies. In June, UC Santa Cruz hosted a workshop on kelp forest ecosystems, with Chilean and Californian experts designing strategies for their sustainable management. In July, thanks to Point Blue Conservation Science in Petaluma, representatives from the Chilean Bird and Wildlife Observers Network analyzed bird conservation, presented strategies, and strengthened ties to protect transcontinental species, with the participation of various organizations and a visit to the Farallon Islands.Expenses $11,059
- CHILE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION EXCHANGE or CCCx: October 2024: SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CONSERVATION GOALS (COP16) CCCX: Joining the global effort for nature, the CCC supported the CCCX within the framework of the Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia, where key meetings were facilitated, including a dialogue between Chile's Minister of Environment, Maisa Rojas, and California's Secretary for Natural Resources, Wade Crowfoot. This meeting helped reaffirm binational collaboration and coordinate efforts to achieve conservation goals by 2030, demonstrating that global challenges are better faced together. The long-term collaboration between the Chile-California Council and the CCCX has been crucial in 2024 for strengthening scientific networks and developing joint strategies against climate change. Through expert exchanges and high-level meetings, they have promoted environmental conservation and underscored the value of international alliances for a sustainable futureExpenses $11,059
- TECHNOLOGY, ENTRPRENEURSHIP and INNOVATION: Chile Conecta: California: We successfully launched this professional network for Chileans in California linked to Science, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (STIE). The launch event and collaboration with initiatives like Latinas in STEM and Chile Seminars lay the groundwork for empowering Chilean talent abroad and fostering synergies. These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication of our team, the invaluable support of our board, and the collaboration of an extensive network of partners in the public, private, and academic sectors in both territories. We especially thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile for its continued trust and support. Looking to the future, our goal is to further deepen the impact of our initiatives and explore new opportunities to collaborate in public and private sector areas that are crucial for sustainable development. Global challenges, such as climate change and rapid technological evolution, require robust and innovative binational collaboration. We pledge to keep spearheading initiatives that address these challenges and deliver real advantages and clear prospects for both Chile and California. From the Chile California Council, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who have collaborated with us: councilors, authorities, public and private organizations, academics, Chileans in California, and NGOs, among others. Your support has been fundamental to the success of our initiatives in 2024. With hope and professionalism, we renew our commitment to continue building bridges, facilitating dialogue, and generating concrete actions for a more prosperous and sustainable future for both regions.Expenses $41,633
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3275807
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $155,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $155,500 | $141,909 | $37,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $286,154 | $251,945 | $111,854 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $368,459 | $414,678 | $84,264 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 45-3275807).
Questions about CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL is 45-3275807.
- Is CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL 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 CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $155,500, expenses of $141,909 and total assets of $37,401 at year end.
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