Civic Intelligence

California Institute For

EIN 94-2446268 • 501(c)3 • Sacramento, CA

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The california institute for rural studies conducts community-driven research for action in rural communities working for justice, equity, and health. We have a vision for rural life in california that is radically transformed as systems of oppression and extraction give way to systems which are life-affirming, sensitive to many types of knowledge, equitable and reflective of the rich cultural landscape of rural california.

5960 South Land Park Dr 840Sacramento, CA 95822

www.cirsinc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

10th percentile

-93%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-89%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-83%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$12,051

Down $97,173 (-89%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $49,852 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$12,051

Down $47,321 (-80%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$51,028

Down $249,474 (-83%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$98,349

Down $601,927 (-86%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$47,321

Up $352,453 (+88%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $121,919Liabilities 2010: $2,431Net Assets 2010: $119,4882010Assets 2011: $142,399Liabilities 2011: $9,975Net Assets 2011: $132,4242011Assets 2012: $101,583Liabilities 2012: $20,8832012Assets 2013: $244,755Liabilities 2013: $35,166Net Assets 2013: $209,5892013Assets 2014: $272,904Liabilities 2014: $40,902Net Assets 2014: $232,0022014Assets 2015: $113,350Liabilities 2015: $11,743Net Assets 2015: $101,6072015Assets 2016: $142,435Liabilities 2016: $5,353Net Assets 2016: $137,0822016Assets 2017: $237,970Liabilities 2017: $7,478Net Assets 2017: $230,4922017Assets 2018: $352,597Liabilities 2018: $23,697Net Assets 2018: $328,9002018Assets 2019: $173,434Liabilities 2019: $1,950Net Assets 2019: $171,4842019Assets 2020: $260,817Liabilities 2020: $9,655Net Assets 2020: $251,1622020Assets 2021: $626,464Liabilities 2021: $164,481Net Assets 2021: $461,9832021Assets 2022: $568,617Liabilities 2022: $109,471Net Assets 2022: $459,1462022Assets 2023: $109,224Liabilities 2023: $49,852Net Assets 2023: $59,3722023Assets 2024: $12,051Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $12,0512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,051
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,051
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $194,258Expenses 2010: $195,260Net Income 2010: -$1,0022010Revenue 2011: $191,619Expenses 2011: $178,683Net Income 2011: $12,9362011Revenue 2012: $112,930Expenses 2012: $164,880Net Income 2012: -$51,9502012Revenue 2013: $331,109Expenses 2013: $202,220Net Income 2013: $128,8892013Revenue 2014: $357,081Expenses 2014: $334,668Net Income 2014: $22,4132014Revenue 2015: $248,803Expenses 2015: $377,479Net Income 2015: -$128,6762015Revenue 2016: $439,089Expenses 2016: $403,200Net Income 2016: $35,8892016Revenue 2017: $472,414Expenses 2017: $379,004Net Income 2017: $93,4102017Revenue 2018: $572,957Expenses 2018: $474,549Net Income 2018: $98,4082018Revenue 2019: $262,374Expenses 2019: $422,403Net Income 2019: -$160,0292019Revenue 2020: $483,342Expenses 2020: $402,481Net Income 2020: $80,8612020Revenue 2021: $739,339Expenses 2021: $528,518Net Income 2021: $210,8212021Revenue 2022: $725,700Expenses 2022: $728,537Net Income 2022: -$2,8372022Revenue 2023: $300,502Expenses 2023: $700,276Net Income 2023: -$399,7742023Revenue 2024: $51,028Expenses 2024: $98,349Net Income 2024: -$47,3212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$51,028
Expenses$98,349
Net Income-$47,321
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,051
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12,051
Revenue
$51,028
Expenses
$98,349
Net income
-$47,321
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.51$0.98$0.47
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.09$0.50$0.59$3.01$7.00$4.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.69$1.09$4.59$7.26$7.29$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.26$1.64$4.62$7.39$5.29$2.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.61$0.10$2.51$4.83$4.02$0.81
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.73$0.02$1.71$2.62$4.22$1.60
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.53$0.24$3.29$5.73$4.75$0.98
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.38$0.07$2.30$4.72$3.79$0.93
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.05$1.37$4.39$4.03$0.36
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.12$1.02$2.49$3.77$1.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.41$2.32$3.57$3.35$0.22
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.45$0.35$2.10$3.31$2.02$1.29
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.21$1.13$1.65$0.52
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.10$1.32$1.92$1.79$0.13
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$0.02$1.19$1.94$1.95$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$51,028
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To conduct public interest research that strengthens social justice and the sustainablility of california rural communities. The research informs public policy and action for social change. Our philosophy of science is based on the principle that scientific research should conciously serve the long-term public interest while adhering to the scientific method.

The california institute for rural studies conducts community-driven research for action in rural communities working for justice, equity, and health. We have a vision for rural life in california that is radically transformed as systems of oppression and extraction give way to systems which are life-affirming, sensitive to many types of knowledge, equitable and reflective of the rich cultural landscape of rural california.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,997--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,727$9,551▼ $87,176
Total Assets$109,224$12,051▼ $97,173
Other Assets Total$2,500$2,500→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$34,656--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,196--
Total Liabilities$49,852$0▼ $49,852
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$59,372$12,051▼ $47,321
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$59,372$12,051▼ $47,321
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$109,224$12,051▼ $97,173

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$3,592$3,592
Other Assets Org$2,500--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Megan Beaman JacintoPresident, T
Gail WadsworthDirector
Ignacio OrnelasDirector
Juan De LaraDirector
Oralia MacedaDirector
Paola IlescasDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$51,028
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$51,028
Change in Net Assets
$-47,321
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$69,044
Other Expenses$29,305
Total Fundraising Expense$5,191
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$44,811$5,646$4,463$54,920
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,373-$9,373
Insurance-$8,026-$8,026
Payroll Taxes$5,337$845$91$6,273
Other Employee Benefits$4,854$765$475$6,094
Office Expenses$402$5,602-$6,004
Occupancy$1,592$1,592-$3,184
Pension Plan Contributions$1,376$284$97$1,757
Fees for Services Legal$21$1,396-$1,417
Travel$267$11-$278
Advertising$250--$250
Other Expenses$-483$1,121$65$-483
Total Functional Expenses$58,497$34,661$5,191$98,349
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The paid preparer provides an electronic copy of the form 990 to the executive board member for review. When the forms are approved, the executive board member signs the form 8879-eo authorizing the paid preparer to electronically file the forms.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members are asked to disclose possible conflicts as they arise. Each member of the board of directors and the advisory council are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Upon request via email, phone, or mail.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
California Institute for
EIN
94-2446268
Phone
7602623953
Address
5960 SOUTH LAND PARK DR 840, SACRAMENTO, CA 95822

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Beaman Jacinto
Title
President, Treasurer
Phone
7602623953
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Beaman Jacinto
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Gonda and Co
Address
51625 DESERT CLUB DRIVE STE 101, LA QUINTA, CA 92253
Preparer
Matthew Gonda
Phone
7606712345
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The california institute for rural studies conducts community-driven research for action in rural communities working for justice, equity, and health. We have a vision for rural life in california that is radically transformed as systems of oppression and extraction give way to systems which are life-affirming, sensitive to many types of knowledge, equitable and reflective of the rich cultural landscape of rural california.”

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