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California Chamber of Commerce

Represent members and cal employers to members of cal legislature and other agencies of state government through in-house legislative analysts, lobbying staff, and contract lobbyists.

$1.2M
Granted FY2025still arriving
34
Grants FY2025still arriving
3
States reached
$315k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2019 to 2024.

Public Benefit$427kCivil Rights$90kEducation$75kScience & Tech$55kArts & Culture$15kHealth$5k
02FY2025 · 34 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k6 grants · $32k
  • $10k–50k23 grants · $494k
  • $50k–250k4 grants · $340k
  • $250k+1 grant · $315k
$25,000
Median grant
3
States reached
$30M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION$315,000
AI INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION INC$150,000
CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC$90,000
BUSINESS CLIMATE INITIATIVE ACTION$50,000
BUSINESS FORWARD INC$50,000
UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE$35,000
INDEPENDENT VOTER PROJECT$35,000
CALIFORNIA LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION$35,000
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS POLICY INSTITUTE$35,000
CALIFORNIA STATE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC$32,000
REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET PARTNERSHIP$30,000
BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY$26,921
FUTURE FORUM FOUNDATION$25,000
CENTER FORWARD$25,000
THE RIPON SOCIETY$25,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY25–25, $12k) land where the poverty rate runs at 14%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%RIVER CATS FOUNDATION: $5k → 16%JORDAN'S GUARDIAN ANGELS: $7k → 12%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

31%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$577k · 8 repeat orgs$1.3M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +45% since the first grant, against 0% for those funded once.

8 repeat relationships: 6 still active in FY2025, 2 since wound down; 25 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

8
8

Total granted

$577k
$270k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+45%
0%

Still filing today

100%
75%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 15% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $1.0M went to new ones.

50%100%’19’20’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’19’20’22’23’24’25
Public BenefitCivil RightsCommunity ImprovementEducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • IV
    INDEPENDENT VOTER PROJECT
    5× · 2019–2025 · $100k · revenue +156%
  • LL
    LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION
    4× · 2022–2025 · $85k · revenue +129%
  • TC
    THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS POLICY INSTITUTE
    5× · 2019–2025 · $85k · revenue +45%

Funded once

  • 2G
    2023 Governors Inaugural Fund
    one grant, 2023 · $175k
  • CP
    California Problem Solvers Action Fund
    one grant, 2024 · $25k · revenue 0% · 26% of their budget
  • GI
    GOVERNORS INAUGURAL FUND 2019
    one grant, 2019 · $25k · revenue -100%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Californians for Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability

To support policies and ballot measures to curb increases in taxes throughout the state of California, including the qualification and passage of a proposed statewide initiative relating to the imposition of taxes and fees (California…

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2
Californians for Energy and Science

To provide californians with accurate, science-based information about energy and climate issues, enabling informed decision-making for our state's energy future. we believe that through education and transparent research, we can help…

Education
3
California Forward

Ca fwd drives action to identify solutions that can be taken to scale to meet the challenges the state is facing. the organization is driven by the belief that regional solutions across the state will help ensure economic, environmental,…

Public Benefit
4
California Council on Science and Techno logy

The primary purpose of the organization is to examine and report on public policy issues related to Science and Technology that affect the State of California. CCST is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that was established as an…

Science & Tech
5
Govern for California

The specific and primary purpose of Govern for California is to promote social welfare by improving the democratic process and the performance of government through policy reforms in election rules through education of candidates and…

Civil Rights
6
Consumer Federation of California

Cfc advocates for the rights of california consumers on a broad range of consumer issues.

Public Benefit
7
California Taxpayers Association

CalTaxs mission is to serve the general public and our members including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals by promoting sound tax policy and government efficiency at the state and local levels of government through…

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8
The California Business Roundtable

The california business roundtable is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization composed of chief executive officers of leading california businesses. since 1976, the roundtable has provided essential leadership on high-priority public policy…

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9
Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability

To support policies and ballot measures to support employment reform.

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10
Open California

Open Californias Mission is to inform, enlighten and educate Californians about public policy and state governance, and to provide a platform for engagement with public officials, advocates and political interests.

Education
11
California Donor Table

California Donor Table anchors a hub of donors, foundations, and community leaders. We pool together our resources to shape California into a truly democratic state that works for the people, not the powerful. Rooted in our commitment to…

Civil Rights
12
California Forward Action Fund

The california forward action fund strives to improve the quality of life for all californians by advocating for policies that create inclusive, sustainable growth and improved government at the state and local levels. the action fund is…

Civil Rights
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is California Foundation for Commerce & Education; the most unlike its peers is Republican Main Street Partnership. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

37 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 37 of the 41 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

2
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
10
Early backer (in before they grew)
35/37
Grantees still filing
18/37
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

2023 Governors Inaugural Fund: $175,000 · Other2023 Governors Inaugural FundAI INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION INC: $150,000 · OtherAI INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION INCBUSINESS CLIMATE INITIATIVE ACTION: $50,000 · OtherBUSINESS CLIMATE INITIATIVE ACTIONUNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: $35,000 · OtherCALIFORNIA STATE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC: $32,000 · OtherCalifornia Problem Solvers Action Fund: $25,000 · OtherRipon Society Inc: $25,000 · OtherCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC: $90,000 · OtherCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS IN…FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA'S TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ECONOMY: $65,000 · OtherFOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA'S TECHNOLOGY AND I…+11 more: $85,633 · Other+11 moreCALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION: $315,000 · PhilanthropyCALIFORNIA FOUNDATI…California Policy Group: $75,000 · Public BenefitCalifornia Poli…GOVERNORS CUP FOUNDATION INC: $62,000 · Public BenefitGOVERNORS CUP F…REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET PARTNERSHIP: $30,000 · Public BenefitREPUBLICAN MAIN…GOVERNORS INAUGURAL FUND 2019: $25,000 · Public BenefitGOVERNORS INAUG…FUTURE FORUM FOUNDATION: $25,000 · Public BenefitFUTURE FORUM FO…CENTER FORWARD: $25,000 · Public BenefitCENTER FORWARDCALIFORNIA ISSUES FORUM: $16,500 · Public BenefitCALIFORNIA ISSU…INDEPENDENT VOTER PROJECT: $100,250 · Civil RightsINDEPENDENT VO…THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS POLICY INSTITUTE: $85,000 · Civil RightsTHE CALIFORNIA…EQUALITY CALIFORNIA: $25,000 · Civil RightsEQUALITY CALIF…CALIFORNIA JEWISH LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION: $15,000 · Civil RightsCALIFORNIA JEW…THE LINCOLN CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: $10,000 · Civil RightsWomen in California Leadership Inc: $70,000 · EducationCALIFORNIA LGBTQ FOUNDATION: $35,000 · EducationDEFY VENTURES INC: $5,000 · EducationBUSINESS FORWARD INC: $50,000 · Community ImprovementBUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: $36,921 · Community ImprovementWOMEN IN CALIFORNIA POLITICS: $15,000 · Community ImprovementLATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION: $85,000 · Arts & CultureASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION: $10,000 · Arts & Culture
Other$732,633Philanthropy$315,000Public Benefit$258,500Civil Rights$235,250Education$110,000Community Improvement$101,921Arts & Culture$95,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budget2023 Governors Inaugural Fund: $175,000 over 1y, 5.2% of budgetINDEPENDENT VOTER PROJECT: $100,250 over 5y, 1.3% of budgetCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC: $90,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetLATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION: $85,000 over 4y, 1.4% of budgetTHE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS POLICY INSTITUTE: $85,000 over 5y, 0.9% of budgetCalifornia Policy Group: $75,000 over 4y, 25% of budgetWomen in California Leadership Inc: $70,000 over 3y, 3.1% of budgetFOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA'S TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ECONOMY: $65,000 over 6y, 11% of budgetGOVERNORS CUP FOUNDATION INC: $62,000 over 5y, 8.7% of budgetBUSINESS CLIMATE INITIATIVE ACTION: $50,000 over 1y, 2.3% of budgetCALIFORNIA LGBTQ FOUNDATION: $35,000 over 3y, 3.2% of budgetCALIFORNIA STATE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC: $32,000 over 1y, 7.6% of budgetCalifornia Problem Solvers Action Fund: $25,000 over 1y, 26% of budgetGOVERNORS INAUGURAL FUND 2019: $25,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetTHE CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE INC: $18,958 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetWOMEN IN CALIFORNIA POLITICS: $15,000 over 2y, 9.7% of budgetASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetTHE LINCOLN CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: $10,000 over 1y, 3.1% of budgetALS Network: $5,175 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSACRAMENTO LOAVES & FISHES: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetREEL GUPPY OUTDOORS INC: $5,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetTHE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM FOR HISTORY WOMEN AND THE ARTS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Pharmaceutical Resear…California Associatio…California Fire Found…Ca Broadband & Video …California Charter Sc…California Apartment …United Domestic Worke…Kaiser Foundation Hea…California Charter Sc…Fidelity Investments …
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of AmericaDC21.3× affinity8 shared granteesties to 9 of 9Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America · California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems · California Fire Foundation · Ca Broadband & Video Association · California Charter Schools Association Advocates · California Apartment Association · United Domestic Workers of America · Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc · California Charter Schools Association · Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization California Chamber of Commerce funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from California Chamber of Commerce. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24
no gov · 00%6%25%56%100%funder's share of their income ↑0%1%3%4%5%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    2report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–5%
    typical government reliance, FY20–24
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
    05Through Plinth

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    How do I get to California Chamber of Commerce?

    Find your warmest path to California Chamber of Commerce through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

    Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 41 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990 e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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