California Competes
OAKLAND, CA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). California Competes has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy is a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to the states most critical challenges at the intersection of higher education, equity, and the economy.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds California Competes
$6.3M in foundation grants on record from 20 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | $2.5M | 3 |
| College Futures Foundation | $560K | 3 |
| Education Trust | $500K | 1 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| Sobrato Family Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund | $372K | 2 |
| Kresge Foundation | $310K | 2 |
| Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation | $255K | 1 |
| Stupski Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | $200K | 2 |
Leadership
Su Jin Jez PhD — CEO (Principal officer)
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