Foundation for California Community Colleges
To benefit, support, and enhance the missions of the california community college system.
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The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official foundation supporting the Board of Governors, Chancellor’s Office, and the entire California Community College system.
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Mission
To benefit, support, and enhance the missions of the california community college system.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Foundation for California Community Colleges has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education 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 cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyFoundation for California Community Colleges is a registered education nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 680412350. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $237M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Foundation for California Community Colleges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680412350. 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.
Foundation for California Community Colleges has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Foundation for California Community Colleges is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Foundation for California Community Colleges has $237M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Foundation for California Community Colleges is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $237M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Foundation for California Community Colleges. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for California Community Colleges 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official foundation supporting the Board of Governors, Chancellor’s Office, and the entire California Community College system. Foundation for California Community Colleges is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $237M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Foundation for California Community Colleges are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for California Community Colleges is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680412350, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES 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 FY2025 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
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ROUNDTABLE: Should California do more to expand community college bachelor’s degrees? - EdSource
California bill would expand medication abortion access to community colleges - Local News Matters
California community college settles with professor who sued over DEI policy - Higher Ed Dive
Abortion Pills May Soon Be Available At California Community Colleges - KFI AM 640
Abortion pills could come to California community college health centers - CalMatters
A third of California community college districts sued by part-time faculty - Sacramento Bee
Millions attend California Community Colleges. Far fewer make it to a four-year university - EdSource
California Community Colleges Make Progress in Curbing Financial Aid Fraud - Inside Higher Ed
ASU expands bachelor’s degree access for California’s community college students - ASU News
California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid - CalMatters
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 73 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Foundation for California Community Colleges
- What is Foundation for California Community Colleges?
- Foundation for California Community Colleges is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sacramento, United States. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official foundation supporting the Board of Governors, Chancellor’s Office, and the entire California Community College system.
- When was Foundation for California Community Colleges founded?
- Foundation for California Community Colleges was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Foundation for California Community Colleges?
- Brian Caughell serves as Executive VP, Finance.
- Where is Foundation for California Community Colleges located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Foundation for California Community Colleges's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Foundation for California Community Colleges trustworthy?
- Foundation for California Community Colleges has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Foundation for California Community Colleges's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680412350. Registration: 68-0412350 (United States).
- What is Foundation for California Community Colleges's website?
- http://www.foundationccc.org