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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3399698

CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95815

Financials

$1.4M$1.9M2023$1.3M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,268,440$1,367,558-$99,118$84,248$76,458$7,790
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,353,977$1,852,869-$498,892$145,080$106,421$38,659
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,268,440
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$101,391
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$101,391
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$920
Accounting fees
$3,624
Program services (functional)
$1,071,690
Management and general (functional)
$295,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$145,080
Total assets, end of year
$84,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$76,458
Net assets, end of year
$7,790
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,790
Gross receipts
$1,268,440
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2001
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE KAWACHAIR, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM DEBOOSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
MATINA KOLOKOTRONISTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
JASON ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE KAWACHAIR, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM DEBOOSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
MATINA KOLOKOTRONISTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1700 TRIBUTE RD STE 201, SACRAMENTO, CA 95815-4415
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEVE KAWA, 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 400, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Signed the 990
STEVE KAWA, CHAIR
Phone
(510) 346-6200
Return prepared by
SINGERLEWAK LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3399698 or by the name CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION.

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

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION IS TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS BY RELIEVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OF ITS OBLIGATIONS TO FUND CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS BY RELIEVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OF ITS OBLIGATIONS TO FUND CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, THE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION SUPPORTED VARIOUS CEREMONIAL EVENTS FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, INCLUDING EVENTS WITH VISITING DIGNITARIES TO THE STATE, RECEPTIONS WITH STATE LEADERS AND SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDED THE ANNUAL CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY.
    Expenses $676,957
  • CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS BY RELIEVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OF ITS OBLIGATIONS TO FUND CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, THE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION HELPED SUPPORT DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS. THIS INCLUDED FUNDING TRAVEL COSTS FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE VATICAN CLIMATE SUMMIT IN MAY 2024 AND THE GOVERNOR'S ATTENDANCE AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF MEXICO.
    Expenses $248,758
  • CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS BY RELIEVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OF ITS OBLIGATIONS TO FUND CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, THE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION HELPED FUND THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CONTINUED RENOVATION, OPERATIONS AND FURNSIHING OF THE HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN SACARAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION HELPED SUPPORT EVENTS AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND FUNDED A PROGRAM EXHIBITNG ARTWORK BY LIVING CALIFORNIA ARTISTS AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION.
    Expenses $145,975

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3399698
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$84,248
Income (IRS master file)
$1,268,440

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,268,440$1,367,558$84,248XML
990December 2023$1,353,977$1,852,869$145,080XML
990December 2022$7,496$794,640$646,437IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 94-3399698).

Questions about CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION is 94-3399698.
Is CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION 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 CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION 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 CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEVE KAWA.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA STATE PROTOCOL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,268,440, expenses of $1,367,558 and total assets of $84,248 at year end.

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