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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4638296

CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION

Also known as CARA

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Financials

$24K$5K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$23,728$5,127$18,601$58,143$13,332$44,811
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Membership dues
$21,528
Program service revenue
$2,200
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,150
Other expenses
$3,977
Program services (functional)
$5,127

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,649
Total assets, end of year
$58,143
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,332
Net assets, end of year
$44,811
Cash, savings and investments
$58,143
Gross receipts
$23,728

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGELINA SPEERS NEE DAWESPRESIDENT3$0
VLADIMIR FORONDAPRESIDENT-ELECT3$0
CRYSTAL CABRALSECRETARY (UNTIL JULY 2023)2$0
CANNON BROOKESECRETARY (FROM JULY 2023)2$0
LISA FARELLATREASURER (UNTIL JULY 2023)2$0
CRYSTAL CABRALTREASURER (FROM JULY 2023)3$0
NICOLE HUBERMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$0
SUNNY CHENVENDOR CHAIR2$0
EDDIE PADILLAMENTOR-MENTEE AND VOLUNTEER CHAIR2$0
KALINA WONGTECHNOLOGY CHAIR2$0
JONATHAN PARTRIDGEMARKETING CHAIR2$0
BECKY RICHARDS NEE CUNEOSPEAKER CHAIR2$0
SAMI MOUTHCONFERENCE CO-CHAIR2$0
ANNA PERANTONICONFERENCE CO-CHAIR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 27937, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027-0937
In care of
% JONATHAN PARTRIDGE
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 27937, LOS ANGELES CA 90027
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
CYNTHIA MIKIMOTO, PO BOX 27937, LOS ANGELES CA 90027
Signed the 990-EZ
VLADIMIR FORONDA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(408) 475-7501
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4638296 or by the name CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION.

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

Mission

THE CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION SERVES DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHERS BY PROMOTING AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PHILANTHROPY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • MANAGED A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND HOSTED 15 EVENTS (12 WEBINARS, 2 WORKSHOPS, AND 1 ANNUAL CONFERENCE). WEBINARS: HOW TO USE NEWS TO DEEPEN DONOR RELATIONSHIPS (SPONSORED), 4 REPORTS TO FIRE UP YOUR PROSPECT POOL, BUY THE TICKET, TAKE THE RIDE: A CASE STUDY IN STREAMLINING PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS, CARA CONNECT (VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENT), FIND THE BURIED TREASURE IN YOUR SCREENING, HOW TO GET STARTED USING POWER BI FOR VISUALIZATION, INTRODUCTION TO PROSPECT RESEARCH, METRICS AND DASHBOARDS FOR NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING SUCCESS, SCALING YOUR SHOP TOWARD MEGA PHILANTHROPY, TAKING THE SCARE OUT OF SCORING: DIY PROSPECT SCORING FOR THE REST OF US, THE EVOLUTION OF DUE DILIGENCE AT STANFORD: BUILDING THE PLANE WHILE FLYING IT, UTILIZING DASHBOARDS AND VISUALIZATIONS TO DRIVE PORTFOLIO CONSULTATIONS; WORKSHOPS: ASK AN EXPERT WORKSHOP: INCORPORATING HUMAN-CENTERED AI - 15 PERSON MAX, CARA BENCHMARKING WORKSHOP: LET'S TALK ABOUT METRICS; ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CARA ANNUAL CONFERENCE (2023).
    Expenses $5,127

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
95-4638296
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Group exemption
8133: APRA

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: CYNTHIA MIKIMOTO
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: JONATHAN PARTRIDGE
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$23,728$5,127$58,143XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Paul Goyne
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 95-4638296).

Questions about CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION is 95-4638296.
Is CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1997.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION 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 CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names CYNTHIA MIKIMOTO.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $23,728, expenses of $5,127 and total assets of $58,143 at year end.

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