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Council on American-Islamic Relations California
Council on American-Islamic Relations California reported $18.9 million in revenue and $17.6 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $84.45 went to program services, $8.38 to management and general costs and $7.17 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 101.2% of the total. Government grants made up 37.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $254,771 (BOARD MEMBER/CEO). 15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 243% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$62.96 $12M
- Government grants$36.76 $7.1M
- Investment income$0.28 $53,517
Other revenue was negative: −$279K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.5% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.4% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 101.2% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 37.3% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $254,771 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.45% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 15 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.2 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCivil rights and immigrants' rightshandled 1,004 civil rights cases including workplace discrimination, law enforcement abuses, travel restrictions and hate crimes. While focusing primarily on american muslims, cair-ca has established a reputation as an advocate for any group or individual whose civil rights are in jeopardy and for partnering with local minority and legal aid organizations. We work with many partners to provide programs and legal services to the muslim community.handled 3,186 immigrants' rights cases including asylum, legal permanent residency, citizenship or reunification…
Government and youthheld 261 advocacy meetings with elected officials to advocate for civil and human rights on behalf of the american muslim community. Cair-ca developed campaigns to mobilize the muslim community, and facilitated awareness around issues relevant to cair-ca's policy agenda and advocacy through state and local efforts and at our 13th annual muslim day at the capitol.conducted the 18th annual muslim youth leadership program, in which 39 high school students attended the state capitol in sacramento for a 4-day training. The program featured workshops on community organizing and…
Outreach and mediaconducted 247 educational workshops and presentations and held 926 community outreach events. Cair-ca organized educational, sensitivity and diversity workshops and training seminars for employers, educators, and organizations to present accurate information about islam and muslims and offer suggestions for religious accommodation. Cair-ca strives to educate others about islam while building strong relationships with other faith communities and allied organizations.conducted 426 media participations with local and national media to ensure an accurate portrayal of islam and…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOARD MEMBER/CEO Director/trustee, officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $245,487 | $0 | $9,284 | $254,771 |
| SFBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $219,426 | $0 | $7,876 | $227,302 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $139,999 | $0 | $22,233 | $162,232 |
| SD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $135,468 | $0 | $20,172 | $155,640 |
| LEGAL & POLICY DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 60.00 hrs/week | $140,110 | $0 | $4,856 | $144,966 |
| MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,182 | $0 | $5,975 | $141,157 |
| SV/CC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $138,614 | $0 | $2,300 | $140,914 |
| MANAGING ATTORNEY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $107,200 | $0 | $25,182 | $132,382 |
15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Council on American-Islamic Relations California (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $967K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5150
- Volunteers Part I, line 6601
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to Council on American-Islamic Relations California totaling $765K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Council on American-Islamic Relations California's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Council on American-Islamic Relations California, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Council on American-Islamic Relations California spent in 2024, $84.45 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Council on American-Islamic Relations California's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Council on American-Islamic Relations California reported that 84.5% of its $17.6 million in expenses went to program services, 8.4% to management and general and 7.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Council on American-Islamic Relations California pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Council on American-Islamic Relations California reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $254,771, for the role of BOARD MEMBER/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Council on American-Islamic Relations California get its money?
Of $18.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 101.2% came from contributions and grants (including 37.3% from government grants) and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Council on American-Islamic Relations California a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 77-0411194 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503219349308520 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403209349326960 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313199349326906 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243189349320464 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133149349307953 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013159349305521 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 77-0411194: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.