Nonprofit · EIN 95-4638296
CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION
Also known as CARA
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELINA SPEERS NEE DAWES | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| VLADIMIR FORONDA | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 3 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CABRAL | SECRETARY (UNTIL JULY 2023) | 2 | $0 |
| CANNON BROOKE | SECRETARY (FROM JULY 2023) | 2 | $0 |
| LISA FARELLA | TREASURER (UNTIL JULY 2023) | 2 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CABRAL | TREASURER (FROM JULY 2023) | 3 | $0 |
| NICOLE HUBER | MEMBERSHIP CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| SUNNY CHEN | VENDOR CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| EDDIE PADILLA | MENTOR-MENTEE AND VOLUNTEER CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KALINA WONG | TECHNOLOGY CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PARTRIDGE | MARKETING CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY RICHARDS NEE CUNEO | SPEAKER CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| SAMI MOUTH | CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| ANNA PERANTONI | CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR | 2 | $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)
- 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 CALIFORNIA ADVANCEMENT RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION SERVES DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHERS BY PROMOTING AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PHILANTHROPY.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-EZ | December 2023 | $23,728 | $5,127 | $58,143 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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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