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California Emerging Technology Fund

Provide leadership statewide to minimize the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband and other advanced communication services to unserved and underserved communities.Ensure that California …

Community Development Concord, CA EIN 205184429 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About California Emerging Technology Fund

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Concord, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S19
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Provide leadership statewide to minimize the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband and other advanced communication services to unserved and underserved communities.Ensure that California is a global leader in the availability and use of broadband technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S19
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($9.9 million)
94% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

California Emerging Technology Fund is a registered community development nonprofit based in Concord, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205184429. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

California Emerging Technology Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

California Emerging Technology Fund is located in Concord, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, California Emerging Technology Fund has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

California Emerging Technology Fund is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for California Emerging Technology Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

California Emerging Technology Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the California Emerging Technology Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Provide leadership statewide to minimize the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband and other advanced communication services to unserved and underserved communities.Ensure that California is a global leader in the availability and use of broadband technology. California Emerging Technology Fund is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among community development charities registered in United States: California Emerging Technology Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to California Emerging Technology Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California Emerging Technology Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205184429, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RI
Rich Motta
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AG
Agustin U••••••
School2Home Executive Manager
AL
Alana O••••••
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
AN
Anne O
Chief Management Officer
BA
Barbara O•••••••
CHAIR
BA
Barb J••••••• Y•••••••••
Director
CA
Carlos R••••
Director
CH
Charlene T••••
Director
DA
Darrell S••••••
Secretary
DE
Debbie S•••••••
DIGITAL INCLUSION DIRECTOR
DO
Dorian T•••••
Director
FR
Francis G•••••
Director
GL
Gladys P••••••••••
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
JE
Jeff C•••••••
Director
JI
Jim K•••••••
Director
LE
Lenny M•••••••
Director
LE
Leticia A•••••••••
Director
MA
Martha E••••••
Director
RA
Raquel C••••
School2Home Associate Vice President
RE
Renee M•••••••
VICE CHAIR
RI
Richard M••••
Treasurer
RI
Rich M••••
Treasurer
SH
Shireen S••••••••
Director
SU
Sunne W••••• M•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
SU
Susan W••••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
TI
Tim M••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
California Emerging Technology Fund This page 93 $2.7 million 94%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%
Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise Inc 93 $1.2 million 98%
Arcata Economic Development Corp 93 $5.7 million 98%
Dayone Pact 93 $6.9 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about California Emerging Technology Fund

What is California Emerging Technology Fund?
California Emerging Technology Fund is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Concord, United States. Provide leadership statewide to minimize the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband and other advanced communication services to unserved and underserved communities.Ensure that California is a global leader in the availability and use of broadband technology.
When was California Emerging Technology Fund founded?
California Emerging Technology Fund was founded in 2006.
Who leads California Emerging Technology Fund?
Rich Motta serves as Treasurer.
Where is California Emerging Technology Fund located?
Headquartered in Concord, United States.
What is California Emerging Technology Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is California Emerging Technology Fund trustworthy?
California Emerging Technology Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is California Emerging Technology Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205184429.
What is California Emerging Technology Fund's website?
http://www.cetfund.org