From public IRS filings
CALIFORNIA COMPETES
OAKLAND, CA · Education
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)
Total revenue
$4M
Total expenses
$2.1M
Total assets
$3.8M
Program expense ratio
76%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds CALIFORNIA COMPETES
$6.4M 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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