California Wic Association
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Visit www.calwic.orgAbout 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).
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyCalifornia 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CALIFORNIA WIC ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
California Expands WIC Food Choices to Support Healthier Families - ttownmedia.com
WIC food benefits expanded in California, CDPH says - FOX40
California expands WIC food choices - KRCR
Once Upon a Farm Achieves WIC Approval in California, Reaching 20-State Milestone - PR Newswire
Here's a list of food assistance resources in Southern California - CBS News
Despite shutdown, WIC benefits for moms and kids continue — and you can still sign up - LAist
Federal nutrition program remains operational in California despite federal shutdown - The Stanford Daily
With SNAP in Shutdown Jeopardy, WIC Program for Families With Young Children Safe for Now - KQED
Will Californians get SNAP, WIC in November amid shutdown? - The Desert Sun
WIC benefits continue amid shutdown uncertainty - The Vacaville Reporter
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 106 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo 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