PICO CALIFORNIA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PICO CALIFORNIA

EIN 87-2249221 · Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education (W01)

What they do

Our Vision is A Moral Economy for California Which Includes Structural Campaigns That Result In Significant Material Improvements for The Most Vulnerable Californians: Making Affordable and Dignified Housing A Human Right, Reducing The Number of People Incarcerated and Increasing Job and Housing Opportunities for Those Returning Home, Creating Conditions for Low-income Workers to Thrive In Family-sustaining Jobs, Funding Schools and Communities More Than Law Enforcement and Prisons, Ensuring Inclusion of All Immigrants and Refugees, and Creating A Government That is Effective In Caring for All Californias.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$88.62spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$24.80of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$2.49in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $259,589 for JOSEPH MCKELLAR (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$8,343,263

Expenses$7,393,545

Annual surplus $949,718 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,831,093 · 24.8% of expenses

Grants paid$5,515,968 · 74.6% of expenses

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Revenue$8,343,263

Expenses$7,393,545

Assets$18,374,049

Income$8,343,263

Contributions$7,575,685

Grants given$5,515,968

Average grant$122,577

Management and general$1,831,093

Accounting fees$178,223

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JOSEPH MCKELLAREXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $259,589Base $222,787 · Other $36,802

STEPHANIE GUTDIR. OF FORMATION · 40 hrs/week $192,842Base $165,225 · Other $27,617

EDWARD CARMONACAMPAIGNS DIR. · 40 hrs/week $184,216Base $165,251 · Other $18,965

ANA GUERREROSENIOR ADVISOR · 40 hrs/week $180,624Base $127,500 · Other $53,124

CALVIN ABBASICOMMUNICATIONS DIR · 40 hrs/week $166,560Base $126,858 · Other $39,702

ANTHONY GAMBLINCOO · 40 hrs/week $165,221Base $142,228 · Other $22,993

VY NGUYENDIR OF SPIRIT HOME · 40 hrs/week $162,414Base $134,357 · Other $28,057

SABRINA WARDDIR PEOPLE CULTURE · 40 hrs/week $159,502Base $132,208 · Other $27,294

JEREMY ZISKINDSR. FUND DEV. MGR · 40 hrs/week $147,324Base $117,186 · Other $30,138

ELIZABETH KIMMANAGER $141,620Base $126,858 · Other $14,762

JOY JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR · 2 hrs/week $8,060

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

JOSEPH MCKELLAREXECUTIVE DIR.

STEPHANIE GUTDIR. OF FORMATION

EDWARD CARMONACAMPAIGNS DIR.

ANA GUERREROSENIOR ADVISOR

CALVIN ABBASICOMMUNICATIONS DIR

ANTHONY GAMBLINCOO

VY NGUYENDIR OF SPIRIT HOME

SABRINA WARDDIR PEOPLE CULTURE

JEREMY ZISKINDSR. FUND DEV. MGR

ELIZABETH KIMMANAGER

JOY JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR

GLORIA MORALES-PALOSSECRETARY

RABBI BENJAMINTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2021
Location: 2143 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
County: Los Angeles
In care of: Anthony Gamblin
Primary officer: Anthony Gamblin, COO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@picocalifornia.org Phone(916) 447-7959

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: IRYNA AC
NTEE classification: Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education (W01)
IRS tax category: Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education
Grant-giving organization: Yes