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Calstart Inc

Calstart develops and implements large-scale zero-emission transportation programs and solutions in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, and communities to support american manufacturing, creation of jobs in the advanced …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Calstart Inc

CALSTART accelerates growth of the clean transportation technology industry for a better and more prosperous future.

Founded
Headquarters
Pasadena, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Calstart develops and implements large-scale zero-emission transportation programs and solutions in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, and communities to support american manufacturing, creation of jobs in the advanced transportation technology sector and reduce emissions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Calstart Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Pasadena, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 954375022. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $397M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Calstart Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Calstart Inc is located in Pasadena, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Calstart Inc has $397M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Calstart Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $397M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Calstart Inc. 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.

Calstart Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Calstart Inc 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.

CALSTART accelerates growth of the clean transportation technology industry for a better and more prosperous future. Calstart Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Calstart Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $397M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Calstart Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Calstart Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954375022, 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
$100M-$1B
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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Leadership

PI
Piero Stillitano
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alycia G••••
Senior Director
AN
Andrei G••••••••
Secretary
BA
Bart F•••••
Director
BE
Benjamin M•••••
Director & North East Region
BO
Bob W••••
Director
CH
Chelle I•••
Vice Chair
CH
Chris N•••••
Director
CH
Chris S•••••••
Director
CO
Colleen J•••••
Director
CR
Cristiano F••••••
Director & Global Drive to Zero
CY
Cynthia W•••••••
Board Chair
DA
David C•••
Chief Operations Officer
DA
Dawn F•••••
Director
DE
Deidre S•••••
Development Director
FR
Fred R S•••••
Vice President
GA
Gary H•••••
Director
JA
Jack B••••••••
Director
JA
Jared S•••••••
Director & Bus Programs
JA
Jasna T••••
Vice President
JE
Jessica O••••
Vice President, Policy
JO
John B•••••
President & CEO
JU
Julia G••••••••
Director
KA
Karen H••••••
Director
KA
Katie S••••
Director
KE
Kevin W••••••••
Senior Director Truck Initiative
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$396.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$169.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$66.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$103.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$123.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Calstart Inc This page 79 $396.8 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

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 - 116 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

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Quick facts about Calstart Inc

What is Calstart Inc?
Calstart Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pasadena, United States. CALSTART accelerates growth of the clean transportation technology industry for a better and more prosperous future.
When was Calstart Inc founded?
Calstart Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Calstart Inc?
Piero Stillitano serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Calstart Inc located?
Headquartered in Pasadena, United States.
What is Calstart Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Calstart Inc trustworthy?
Calstart Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Calstart Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954375022.
What is Calstart Inc's website?
http://www.calstart.org