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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker

Mission Statement

CALIFORNIA FORWARD (CA FWD) BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER ACROSS REGIONS TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT AND CREATE RESILIENT GROWTH STATEWIDE.
Revenues
$1.9M
Expenses
$1.6M
Net Income:
+$393.4K
Assets
$922.3K
Liabilities
$152.5K
Net Assets:
+$769.8K
Operating Budget
$1.5M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
15
Median grant size
$26K
Largest grant received
$250K
I
Ismael Herrera Thru 51924
Board Member
K
Kate Gordon as of 52024
Board Member
C
Caroline Whistler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALIFORNIA FORWARD’s budget?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA FORWARD reported an annual operating budget of around $1.5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does CALIFORNIA FORWARD support?
CALIFORNIA FORWARD supports work in Public administration.
Where does CALIFORNIA FORWARD operate?
CALIFORNIA FORWARD is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.
Who funded CALIFORNIA FORWARD recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA FORWARD received grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, THE JAMES AND REBECCA MORGAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and The James Irvine Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CALIFORNIA FORWARD received in 2024?
The largest grant to CALIFORNIA FORWARD in 2024 exceeds $250 thousand.
What is CALIFORNIA FORWARD’s reliance on government grants?
CALIFORNIA FORWARD relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2025.