Mission
The California Center for Civic Participation (CalCenter) is a non-profit civic education organization that engages youth by listening and centering their voices and intersectional identities. The organization aims to uplift and nurture youth power, enabling them to be impactful forces in their communities beyond Election Day.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1971
EIN
23-7182049
Total Assets
$238.1 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Youth Advisory Group
The Youth Advisory Group empowers young people to guide program development and enhance civic engagement.
Capitol Focus Program
Capitol Focus provides youth with firsthand experience in California politics through interactive activities.
Green Focus Program
The Green Focus program inspires youth to engage in environmental advocacy and sustainable living.
Impact Stats
2011
Award Year
Mary Brill Youth Excellence Award
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments awarded the Mary Brill Youth Excellence Award to the Sacramento Youth Council for Sustainable Communities for their community-focused initiatives.
40
Years of Service
40 Years of Operation
CalCenter has been successfully operating for over four decades, providing youth leadership and civic engagement programs.
3,000
Total Youth Served Annually
3,000 Youth Served Annually
CalCenter serves over 30,000 youth since inception, with approximately 3,000 youth engaged annually in various programs.
Upcoming Events
CalCenter's r(E)volution
August 27, 2024
CalCenter's upcoming event focused on mobilizing youth for civic engagement.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Green Focus
A program to empower youth to advocate for environmental policies and sustainability.
Learn MoreWomen in Politics
A program focusing on empowering young women to take leadership in political spaces.
Learn MoreAvenues to Civic Action
A program designed to provide pathways for youth to engage in civic action and policy change.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"I first came across CalCenter through a local job fair and was immediately drawn to how youth-centered and educationally diverse their programs were!"
Alysen Serran
Former Intern
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
54
48
/100
Program Expense Ratio
77.17%
10
/20
Program Revenue Growth
19.25%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2929
12
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4033
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 387.2K | 93.57% |
| Program Services | 26.4K | 6.38% |
| Investment Income | 216 | 0.05% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 413.8K | 100.00% |
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