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California Invention Convention

EIN 84-3492216 • 501(c)3 • Santa Cruz, CA

Profile

The California Invention Convention (CAIC) envisions a day when EVERY child in California has the chance to follow his/her natural curiosity, invent creative solutions to problems, and be inspired to achieve his/her highest level of personal accomplishment. Through these efforts, Californias future will be brighter and its workforce more capable and productive. CAICs educators and community stakeholders provide an invention education program so that all California students have the opportunity to develop creative and problem-solving skills that will help them lead successful personal and professional lives. The CAIC believes that through this process, both California and the United States, and ultimately the world, will benefit.

2395 Delaware AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

16th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

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Asset Growth

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Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$25,420

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$25,420

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

$72,177

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Expenses

$102,302

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Net Income

-$30,125

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $25,420Net Assets 2025: $25,4202025

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2025

Assets$25,420
Liabilities-
Net Assets$25,420
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2025: $72,177Expenses 2025: $102,302Net Income 2025: -$30,1252025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$72,177
Expenses$102,302
Net Income-$30,125
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$25,420
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$25,420
Revenue
$72,177
Expenses
$102,302
Net income
-$30,125
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.25$0.72$1.02$0.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$72,177
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The California Invention Convention (CAIC) envisions a day when EVERY child in California has the chance to follow his/her natural curiosity, invent creative solutions to problems, and be inspired to achieve his/her highest level of personal accomplishment. Through these efforts, Californias future will be brighter and its workforce more capable and productive. CAICs educators and community stakeholders provide an invention education program so that all California students have the opportunity to develop creative and problem-solving skills that will help them lead successful personal and professional lives. The CAIC believes that through this process, both California and the United States, and ultimately the world, will benefit.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)and transdisciplinary Invention Education to all students throughout California. With competitors also securing patents related to their work--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BRENDA PAYNEExecutive Director-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
California Invention Convention
EIN
84-3492216
Phone
8314191135
Address
2395 DELAWARE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Signing Officer

Name
Brenda Paynet
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Slade and Company
Address
3550 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 330, SAN JOSE, CA 95117
Preparer
William Slade
Phone
4085991040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“PROGRAM EXPENSES $102302”

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