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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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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · 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
Size
medium

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 50%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.50
Program$0.50

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, California Wic Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

California Wic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680271696. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

California Wic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.

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. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, California Wic Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 50% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
50% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Megan E••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

California Expands WIC Food Choices to Support Healthier Families - ttownmedia.com
May 2026
www.ttownmedia.com
WIC food benefits expanded in California, CDPH says - FOX40
May 2026
fox40.com
California expands WIC food choices - KRCR
May 2026
krcrtv.com
Once Upon a Farm Achieves WIC Approval in California, Reaching 20-State Milestone - PR Newswire
Apr 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Here's a list of food assistance resources in Southern California - CBS News
Nov 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Despite shutdown, WIC benefits for moms and kids continue — and you can still sign up - LAist
Oct 2025
laist.com
Federal nutrition program remains operational in California despite federal shutdown - The Stanford Daily
Oct 2025
stanforddaily.com
With SNAP in Shutdown Jeopardy, WIC Program for Families With Young Children Safe for Now - KQED
Oct 2025
www.kqed.org
Will Californians get SNAP, WIC in November amid shutdown? - The Desert Sun
Oct 2025
www.desertsun.com
WIC benefits continue amid shutdown uncertainty - The Vacaville Reporter
Oct 2025
www.thereporter.com
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 106 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CA, United States.
What is California Wic Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 50% of expenses go to program services.
Is California Wic Association trustworthy?
California Wic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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