Nonprofit · EIN 94-6136365
COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN
Tax-exempt · NOVATO, CA 94945
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $32,945,521 | $33,686,503 | -$740,982 | $18,997,073 | $11,521,267 | $7,475,806 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $31,979,687 | $32,047,799 | -$68,112 | $15,335,910 | $7,302,141 | $8,033,769 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $27,294,855 | $26,693,534 | $601,321 | $13,398,795 | $5,460,655 | $7,938,140 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,411,472
- of which government grants
- $28,880,374
- Program service revenue
- $225,769
- Investment income
- $98,829
- Other revenue
- $209,451
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $958,139
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $407,610
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,824,115
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,379,731
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,042
- Accounting fees
- $4,900
- Occupancy
- $1,192,630
- Travel
- $61,762
- Depreciation
- $345,005
- Program services (functional)
- $29,824,114
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,230,326
- Fundraising (functional)
- $632,063
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,335,910
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,997,073
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,521,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,475,806
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,383,124
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,787,061
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,688,745
- Gross receipts
- $32,945,521
- Employees
- 288
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDRA ALEXANDRE | CEO Officer | 40 | $361,701 | $36 |
| ELIZABETH VALONE | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,167 | $12,638 |
| SHANA HEWITT | VP EARLY EDU CHILD & FAMILY SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,443 | $14,638 |
| ERIN HAWKINS | VP PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,815 | $1,974 |
| GINA GUILLEMETTE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,203 | $1,758 |
| FRANK PEREZ | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,254 | $6,223 |
| SEAN CASEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCINNIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SMYLIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAWA CHIU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY M BABCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ELLSWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH HERRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HIRSCHFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIOLETTA KRASNIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA MOREHOUSE | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI MEJIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SINDELAR | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA TOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER XIAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDRA ALEXANDRE | CEO Officer | 40 | $324,624 | $3,282 |
| KORINNA PEDROSA | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,941 | $11,998 |
| GARY INTERSIMONE | FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,926 | $11,607 |
| MICHELLE FOX | ASSISTANT VP, EARLY EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,146 | $10,212 |
| GEETA TATE | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,753 | $6,466 |
| SHANA HEWITT | VP EARLY EDUCATION CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,624 | $5,829 |
| JEFFREY M BABCOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCINNIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN CASEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SMYLIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIOLETTA KRASNIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ELLSWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HIRSCHFELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MOREHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SINDELAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA TOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDRA ALEXANDRE | CEO Officer | 40 | $259,935 | $8,529 |
| ELIZABETH VALONE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (TERMED 5/2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,897 | $9,154 |
| KORINNA PEDROSA | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,910 | $11,805 |
| NORMA MEDINA | DIRECTOR, ERSEA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,473 | $10,547 |
| GINA GUILLEMETTE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,652 | $24 |
| SERGIO PEREZ | CFO (TERMED 3/2023) Officer | 40 | $41,595 | $1,256 |
| ROGER CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY DONOVAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CAREY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY M BABCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA ANGUIANO | HEAD START PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL REPRESENTATIV Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN CASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA FRIAS | DIRECTOR (TERMED 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIOLETTA KRASNIC | MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION SPECIALIST Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTINA MACKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA NEWSTETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH PARNELL | DIRECTOR (TERMED 1/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY PSYCHOYOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLETTE VAN EXEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7665 REDWOOD BLVD, NOVATO, CA 94945-1405
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHANDRA ALEXANDRE, 7665 REDWOOD BLVD, NOVATO, CA 94945
- Signed the 990
- CHANDRA ALEXANDRE, CEO
- Phone
- (415) 526-7500
- Website
- WWW.CAMARIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6136365 or by the name COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN.
- 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
WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE IN MARIN TO ACHIEVE WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING THE VITAL SERVICES THEY NEED. TOGETHER, WE BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS THAT GET IN THE WAY OF FAIR AND LASTING CHANGE IN SERVICE TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN HAS PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO THE FAMILIES OF MARIN FOR OVER 30 YEARS USING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL SOURCES FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDERS. CAM IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF FREE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE IN THE COUNTY, SERVING FAMILIES OF LOW INCOME FROM MARIN CITY, NOVATO, AND SAN RAFAEL TO WEST MARIN. STAFF ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO SCHOOL-AGE DO WELL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY GIVING THEM A SAFE AND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION. SUCCESS COACHES ACROSS THE AGENCY SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH TO WELL-BEING.Expenses $17,097,394 · grants $26,352 · revenue $4,032
- SAFETY NET SERVICES: COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN OFFERS ONE-TIME EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, RENTAL DEPOSITS AND, IN LIMITED CASES, EMERGENCY CAR REPAIRS, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. OUR SAFETY NET SERVICES HELP TO KEEP PEOPLE OUT OF CRISIS. THIS SERVICE IS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOME, VETERANS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SENIORS, OR DISABLED ADULTS. THE AGENCY IS ALSO THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERALLY-FUNDED LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP). REACHING OVER 600 HOUSEHOLDS LAST YEAR, CAM'S LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENSURES THAT FAMILIES GET ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY PAYMENTS, WOOD AND PROPANE HOME ENERGY COSTS. OUR SERVICES HAVE EXPANDED TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY DETENTION, PROVIDING ONE-TIME EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE.Expenses $3,084,082 · grants $628,536
- HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START: COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN IS THE COUNTY'S HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START GRANT RECIPIENT, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN AGES 0-5 FROM INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES GET HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT WITH HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. WE ENSURE FAMILY WELL-BEING, POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND HELP TO NURTURE PARENT CONNECTIONS SO THAT FAMILIES ARE SUCCESSFUL, PEOPLE ARE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, AND COMMUNITY IS STRONGER.Expenses $6,102,475
- FOOD AND CLIMATE JUSTICE: THE AGENCY'S CENTRAL KITCHEN PREPARES DAILY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK FOR OVER 500 CHILDREN IN OUR CARE. WE USE FRESH INGREDIENTS GROWN IN OUR PRODUCTION FARM AND SCHOOL GARDENS. EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT CAM HELP TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING, WITH OUR APPETITE FOR CHANGE INITIATIVE FOSTERING PARENT ENGAGEMENT, CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE FOOD, AND PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES. THE KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDES A VITAL SPACE FOR SELECT LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS TO OPERATE AND GROW SMALL FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES.Expenses $952,213 · grants $9,879 · revenue $221,737
- ECONOMIC JUSTICE: OUR AGENCY PROMOTES PROSPERITY AND HOPE THROUGH A POWERFUL SET OF COACHING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL COACHES PARTNER WITH CLIENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING, REBUILDING CREDIT, MANAGING DEBT, NAVIGATING HOUSING, OR GETTING TRAINED FOR A NEW CAREER, HELPING PEOPLE TO PUT DREAMS WITHIN REACH. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDED OVER 275 PEOPLE WITH FREE TAX ASSISTANCE. WORKFORCE INITIATIVES INCLUDE PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS STATE-APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, AMONG OTHERS.Expenses $904,416 · grants $9,139
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE AGENCY'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE OUTREACH, PEER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND PEER-LED SUPPORT FOR UNHOUSED TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH AND ADULTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TEACHING, EMPOWERING, AND ADVOCATING FOR OUR CLIENTS TO RECOVER IN COMMUNITY.Expenses $679,830
- HOUSING JUSTICE: COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN PROVIDES OUTREACH AND HOUSING STABILITY COUNTY-WIDE. STAFF OFFER HOUSING-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND EVICTION RESOURCES FOR ADULTS AND TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON TENANT PROTECTIONS, HOUSING PRESERVATION AND PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Expenses $1,003,704 · grants $284,233
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
- 94-6136365
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,997,073
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,945,521
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $32,945,521 | $33,686,503 | $18,997,073 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $31,979,687 | $32,047,799 | $15,335,910 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $27,294,855 | $26,693,534 | $13,398,795 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $19,800,891 | $20,240,565 | $9,998,945 | 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 94-6136365).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN is 94-6136365.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN 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 COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN 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 COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN 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 COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHANDRA ALEXANDRE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $361,701 (CHANDRA ALEXANDRE, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,945,521, expenses of $33,686,503 and total assets of $18,997,073 at year end.
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