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California Wic Association

Our mission is to lead California communities to nourish, educate, support and empower families in building a healthy future.

Human Services West Sacramento, CA EIN 680271696 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About California Wic Association

California WIC Association (CWA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1992 by directors of local agencies administering the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Founded
Headquarters
West Sacramento, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Our mission is to lead California communities to nourish, educate, support and empower families in building a healthy future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE K300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.7% of total expenses ($129,440 of $1,213,810).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

California Wic Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in West Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 680271696. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

California Wic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

California Wic Association is located in West Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, California Wic Association has $1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

California Wic Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for California Wic Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

California Wic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the California Wic Association 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.

California WIC Association (CWA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1992 by directors of local agencies administering the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). California Wic Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among human services charities registered in United States: California Wic Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to California Wic Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California Wic Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680271696, 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
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ME
Megan Esparza
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea W••••
Secretary
AN
Angel F•••••
Native Amer Rep
AN
Ankita T•••••
Regional Rep
AN
Annette T•••••••
Regional Rep
AR
Arina E••••
Agency Rep
AS
Ashley F••••••
Agency Rep
BL
Blanca V•••••
Legislative
CR
Cristina G•••••
Regional Rep
DE
Debra W•••••
Agency Rep
ER
Erika C•••••••
Legislative
GU
Gueidi B••••••
Regional Rep
IA
Ian L••••
Regional Rep
IR
Irene S••••••
Member at Large
JE
Jenna H••• S•••
Regional Rep
KA
Kanisha N•••
Legislative
KA
Karen F•••••
Executive Dir.
KA
Karen G••••••
Secretary
KA
Karen S••••••
Regional Rep
KA
Kathleen P••••••
Regional Rep
KI
Kiran S•••••
Member at Large
LE
Lena M W••••••
Administrator
LI
Liliana P•••••••••
Legislative
MA
Marisela M••••••
Treasurer
MA
Mary S•••••
Regional Rep
ME
Megan E••••••
Member at Large
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
California Wic Association This page 76 $1.2 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about California Wic Association

What is California Wic Association?
California Wic Association is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Sacramento, United States. California WIC Association (CWA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1992 by directors of local agencies administering the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
When was California Wic Association founded?
California Wic Association was founded in 1993.
Who leads California Wic Association?
Megan Esparza serves as Executive Director.
Where is California Wic Association located?
Headquartered in West Sacramento, United States.
What is California Wic Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is California Wic Association trustworthy?
California Wic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Wic Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680271696.
What is California Wic Association's website?
http://www.calwic.org