Nonprofit · EIN 46-4508370
CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $117,691 | $155,823 | -$38,132 | $121,474 | $0 | $121,474 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $142,124 | $141,375 | $749 | $162,528 | $2,922 | $159,606 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $136,196 | $146,218 | -$10,022 | $159,567 | $1,406 | $158,161 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Membership dues
- $86,159
- Program service revenue
- $26,017
- Investment income
- $17
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,065
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$8,567
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $130,083
- Other expenses
- $25,740
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $162,528
- Total assets, end of year
- $121,474
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $121,474
- Cash, savings and investments
- $121,474
- Gross receipts
- $126,258
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix D'Souza | Executive Director | 40 | $70,000 |
| Ani Kuyumjian | President | 2 | $0 |
| Nina Bawa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Breeding | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Carter | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Esbin | Executive Director | 40 | $33,600 |
| Cindy OMara | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ani Kuyumjian | President | 2 | $0 |
| Nina Bawa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Breeding | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Carter | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Esbin | Executive Dirctor | 40 | $33,600 |
| Cindy OMara | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Sanbonmatsu | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Breeding | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ani Kuyumjian | President | 2 | $0 |
| Nina Bawa | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Breeding | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Carter | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1331 GARDEN HIGHWAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833-9755
- In care of
- % DAVID ESBIN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Felix DSouza, Program Manager
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-4508370 or by the name CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING.
- 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
CQEL supports early educations programs in integrating promising practices and is an advocate for a diverse early learning system for children and families.
Program accomplishments
- Conducted two conferences and directors institute training on hiring practices to improve the fields ability to scale.
- Developed and released resources to assist child cares in surviving the Covid-19 pandemic
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4508370
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $121,474
- Income (IRS master file)
- $126,258
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $117,691 | $155,823 | $121,474 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $142,124 | $141,375 | $162,528 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $136,196 | $146,218 | $159,567 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-4508370).
Questions about CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING is 46-4508370.
- Is CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2015.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING 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 CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING 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 CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (Felix D'Souza, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY EARLY LEARNING have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $117,691, expenses of $155,823 and total assets of $121,474 at year end.
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