Nonprofit · EIN 68-0412350
FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95811
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $237,022,470 | $203,807,153 | $33,215,317 | $319,141,986 | $135,014,418 | $184,127,568 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $181,794,833 | $171,303,819 | $10,491,014 | $396,532,180 | $251,769,936 | $144,762,244 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $157,674,314 | $145,948,196 | $11,726,118 | $325,970,629 | $200,382,090 | $125,588,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,368,473
- of which government grants
- $23,411,799
- Program service revenue
- $166,699,521
- Investment income
- $7,954,476
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,511,301
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $46,790,639
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,687,209
- Other salaries and wages
- $87,994,885
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $112,923,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $32,597
- Accounting fees
- $84,200
- Occupancy
- $1,481,293
- Travel
- $2,484,585
- Depreciation
- $38,536
- Program services (functional)
- $175,948,687
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,706,669
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,151,797
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $396,532,180
- Total assets, end of year
- $319,141,986
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $135,014,418
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,127,568
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $164,165
- Publicly traded securities
- $156,812,173
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,268,397
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $111,859,171
- Gross receipts
- $237,466,143
- Employees
- 6,475
- Volunteers
- 103
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEETHA MILLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $672,036 | $112,350 |
| MELISSA CONNER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $365,061 | $91,754 |
| JOSEPH QUINTANA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $381,899 | $72,768 |
| ANDERA MEYER | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $306,137 | $80,846 |
| SANDRA FRIED | VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $289,130 | $66,144 |
| JORGE SALES | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $289,953 | $58,569 |
| BRYAN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $296,161 | $47,748 |
| SCOTT TRAVASOS TERMINATED | CHIEF FINANCIAL STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $294,116 | $46,355 |
| IRIS AGUILAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $239,237 | $57,982 |
| TIMOTHY ALDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $240,833 | $50,091 |
| PATRICK MULVANEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PERRY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KWESI EDWARDS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY LE GRANDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMY BERMEJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GENEVE VILLACRES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MANUEL BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NITASHA SAWHNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEPHAN CASTELLANOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| YASMIN DAVIDDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CAUGHELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEETHA MILLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $582,834 | $94,950 |
| MELISSA CONNER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $340,693 | $80,249 |
| JOSEPH QUINTANA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $355,691 | $63,581 |
| ANDREA MEYER | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $276,680 | $46,521 |
| JORGE SALES | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $267,399 | $51,634 |
| SCOTT TRAVASOS | CHIEF FINANCIAL STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $266,680 | $45,503 |
| SANDRA FRIED | VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $262,632 | $35,011 |
| BRYAN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $273,486 | $19,152 |
| IRIS AGUILAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $222,132 | $43,075 |
| TIMOTHY ALDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,744 | $45,294 |
| GENEVE VILLACRES | CHAIR/AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MULVANEY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PERRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2024) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMY BERMEJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KWESI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NITASHA SAWHNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHAN CASTELLANOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN DAVIDDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY LE GRANDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEETHA MILLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $490,671 | $58,936 |
| MELISSA CONNER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $327,100 | $65,406 |
| JOSEPH QUINTANA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $341,068 | $49,828 |
| ANDREA MEYER | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $259,433 | $56,545 |
| JORGE SALES | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $256,387 | $42,005 |
| BRYAN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $262,075 | $32,508 |
| SANDRA FRIED | VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,232 | $46,400 |
| IRIS AGUILAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $208,179 | $35,582 |
| TIMOTHY ALDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,946 | $37,952 |
| SCOTT TRAVASOS | CHIEF FINANCIAL STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $60,680 | $8,432 |
| GENEVE VILLACRES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK MULVANEY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PERRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER/AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMY BERMEJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KWESI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NITASHA SAWHNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHAN CASTELLANOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN DAVIDDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1102 Q ST STE 4800, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811-6562
- In care of
- % FINANCE DEPT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEETHA MILLS, 1102 Q STREET 4800, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN CAUGHELL, EXECUTIVE VP, FINANCE
- Phone
- (916) 325-4300
- Website
- WWW.FOUNDATIONCCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GILBERT CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0412350 or by the name FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
- 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 FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BENEFIT, SUPPORT, AND ENHANCE THE MISSIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- EQUITY & COMMUNITY IMPACT: DISTRIBUTE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN STATEWIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF DOLLARS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CALIFORNIA STATE AGENCIES, WHICH RAPIDLY CONNECTS CALIFORNIANS WITH PUBLIC RESOURCES AND BENEFITS TO ADDRESS CRUCIAL NEEDS SUCH AS CHILDCARE, HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS, AND A SUMMER GROCERY BENEFIT FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, ENSURING ACCESS TO MEALS DURING SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSURES. OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE QUALITY RESOURCES AND BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME BARRIERS SUCH AS FOOD/ HOUSING SECURITY AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, INCLUDING THROUGH STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS WHICH TRAIN LEADERS IN PEER-TO-PEER OUTREACH. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO GROUPS FOR WHOM THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HAS BEEN TRADITIONALLY OUT OF REACH.Expenses $39,774,900 · grants $3,453,298 · revenue $48,734,263
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION:DESIGN AND OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CALIFORNIANS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE PREPARED FOR REWARDING CAREERS AND TO MEET THE STATE'S FUTURE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. FACILITATE WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING PAID INTERNSHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS, FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP STATEWIDE PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIVE TRAINING INNOVATIONS THAT BETTER PREPARE CALIFORNIA'S WORKFORCE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR EVOLVING ECONOMY. SECURE RESOURCES AND PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO LEVERAGE THEIR EXISTING STRENGTHS IN SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $64,784,408 · grants $27,734,599 · revenue $43,618,655
- STUDENT SUCCESS:PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, AND POLICY SUPPORT, AND OPERATE OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ACCELERATE STUDENT CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AND TRANSFER RATES ACROSS THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES. SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES AS THEY IMPLEMENT STUDENT SUCCESS REFORMS TO STREAMLINE CURRICULUM PATHWAYS AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.Expenses $37,466,394 · grants $817,306 · revenue $39,731,188
- SYSTEMS SUPPORT & SERVICES (INCLUDES COLLEGEBUYS):DISTRIBUTE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND THOUSANDS IN EMERGENCY AID FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT IN TIMES OF RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, ECONOMIC DISRUPTION, OR OTHER UNIMAGINED CHALLENGES. DEVELOP AND MANAGE SYSTEMWIDE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES, AND PROVIDE A HUB FOR COLLABORATION THAT ENABLES COLLEGES AND MISSION-ALIGNED PARTNERS TO NAVIGATE AND COORDINATE WITHIN A LARGE AND DECENTRALIZED SYSTEM. OPERATE THE AGGREGATE PURCHASING PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, WHICH PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN COST SAVINGS TO COLLEGES TO BE REINVESTED IN STUDENT SUCCESS, AND TO STUDENTS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LEARN. PROVIDE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MISSION-ALIGNED PARTNERS TO HELP INCUBATE, SCALE, AND SUSTAIN CREATIVE ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS.Expenses $33,922,985 · grants $14,785,436 · revenue $34,615,415
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0412350
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $319,141,986
- Income (IRS master file)
- $237,466,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $237,022,470 | $203,807,153 | $319,141,986 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $181,794,833 | $171,303,819 | $396,532,180 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $157,674,314 | $145,948,196 | $325,970,629 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $113,927,306 | $104,584,625 | $263,250,516 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 68-0412350).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES is 68-0412350.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES 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 FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES 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 FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEETHA MILLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $672,036 (KEETHA MILLS, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $237,022,470, expenses of $203,807,153 and total assets of $319,141,986 at year end.
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