Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

EIN: 450676449 501(c)(3) Youth Development

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$6,372,101
Total Expenses
$8,446,024
Total Assets
$4,497,882
Net Assets
$2,621,589
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Ed Honowitz
Phone
8662590521
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

CDE Foundation works as a trusted partner with state education leaders and entities to create, resource, and implement solutions that result in a strong and valued public education system that serves every student in California.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,598,704

Educator Workforce Investment Grant for Computer Science (EWIG): Our STEAM Initiatives team is a partner with UCLA, Sacramento County Office of Education and the San Bernardino County Superintendent...

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Educator Workforce Investment Grant for Computer Science (EWIG): Our STEAM Initiatives team is a partner with UCLA, Sacramento County Office of Education and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools in supporting the State EWIG program for computer Science. We support the implementation of the Seasons of CS professional learning effort, a research-backed professional learning program for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors working in California public schools. Seasons of CS offers regional and statewide multi-day in-person and virtual workshops to bring accessible, equitable computer science education practices to California educators. Participants are given tools, training and a network of support including stipends for participation.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,690,623 Revenue: $463,123

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation serves as a fiscal manager for the California Department of Education (CDE) and provides fiscal oversight and grants management for a large number of...

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Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation serves as a fiscal manager for the California Department of Education (CDE) and provides fiscal oversight and grants management for a large number of grants. The primary programs CDE Foundation supported as a fiscal manager during FYE 6.30.25 include Blue Shield of CA funded Youth Mental Health programs, Gates Foundation funded Cradle to Career data support, Math Framework and Career Pathways initiatives, Sobrato Foundation funded Multilingual support, College Futures Foundation funded Dual Enrollment initiative, among others.

Program 3
Expenses: $842,989 Revenue: $597,543

The Residency Lab - The Residency Lab connects and strengthens university and school district partners who are preparing effective teachers through high-quality clinical experiences. Lab participants...

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The Residency Lab - The Residency Lab connects and strengthens university and school district partners who are preparing effective teachers through high-quality clinical experiences. Lab participants learn from one another and from experts, strengthen their intra program partnerships and residency programs, and engage in formal and informal networking to support continuous improvement. The Lab is designed to help partners accelerate the progress of their respective programs while collectively advancing a vision for high-quality residences that incorporate research-based characteristics. During fiscal year 2025, the Lab conducted various webinars and events on a variety of topics to support the Teacher Residencies. In addition, the Lab is the primary technical assistance provider to the State Residency Technical Assistance Center based at the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,932,404
Program Service Revenue $2,384,568
Investment Income $45,057
Other Revenue $10,072
TOTAL REVENUE $6,372,101

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,583,319
Salaries & Benefits $2,136,806
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,730,967
Other Expenses $4,725,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,446,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,372,101 $11,360,481 -0.4%
Expenses $8,446,024 $8,534,861 0.0%
Net Income $-2,073,923 $2,825,620 -1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
22
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$202,275
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ed Honowitz CEO 40.00
Officer
$182,250 $20,025 $202,275
Gerald Solomon Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtiss Sarikey Vice Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Auer Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Jones Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Socorro Shiels Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Maxey Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Granillo Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,372,101 $8,446,024 $4,497,882 $-2,073,923
2025 No data No data No data No data
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $11,360,481 $8,534,861 $6,275,748 $2,825,620
2023 $3,745,041 $5,993,375 $4,743,061 $-2,248,334
2023 $3,754,318 $5,993,356 $4,752,341 $-2,239,038
2022 $4,228,461 $5,030,088 $4,832,655 $-801,627
2022 $4,228,464 $5,030,091 $4,833,535 $-801,627
2021 $12,853,124 $17,444,360 $5,632,923 $-4,591,236
2021 $12,853,124 $17,444,360 $5,632,923 $-4,591,236
2020 $17,109,644 $9,465,178 $9,705,261 $7,644,466
2019 $3,538,095 $3,433,667 $2,360,829 $104,428
2018 $2,489,807 $3,662,765 $2,171,668 $-1,172,958
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