Golden State Opportunity
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Golden State Opportunity (EIN: 47-4325738) is a California-based nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty by equipping all Californians with the tools for financial well-being. With an operating budget of $5.2 million and total revenue of $8.1 million for the 2024 filing year, GSO focuses on providing immediate assistance and advocating for systemic changes to public policies affecting low-income families. The organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, allowing it to maintain diverse support for its mission. For more information, visit www.goldenstateopportunity.org.
Mission Statement
GOLDEN STATE OPPORTUNITY (GSO) IS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ENDING POVERTY BY PROVIDING ALL CALIFORNIANS WITH THE TOOLS TO BUILD FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND THRIVE. OUR WORK IS ALONG TWO COMPLEMENTARY TRACKS GETTING PEOPLE THE HELP THEY NEED RIGHT NOW AND BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO CHANGE ATTITUDES TOWARD PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY AND THE POLICIES THAT KEEP THEM THERE. GSO LEADS COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS TO HELP FAMILIES ACCESS TAX CREDITS AND PUBLIC BENEFITS, ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT UPLIFT LOW-INCOME CALIFORNIANS. OUR COMMUNITY OF WORKING FAMILIES IS LEADING THE CHARGE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT END POVERTY IN CALIFORNIA. GSO WONT STOP PUSHING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE UNTIL EVERYONE CAN EASILY ACCESS THE RESOURCES, THEY NEED TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES WITH FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Human rights
Human services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden State Opportunity’s budget?
In 2024, Golden State Opportunity reported an annual operating budget of around $5.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Golden State Opportunity support?
Golden State Opportunity supports work in Education, Human rights, and Human services.
Where does Golden State Opportunity operate?
Golden State Opportunity is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Who funded Golden State Opportunity recently?
In 2024, Golden State Opportunity received grants from GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC, CRANKSTART FOUNDATION, and THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Golden State Opportunity received in 2024?
The largest grant to Golden State Opportunity in 2024 exceeds $625 thousand.
What is Golden State Opportunity’s reliance on government grants?
Golden State Opportunity relied on government grants for more than 60% of their total revenue in 2024.