Calmatters

Civil rights & advocacy organization based in Sacramento, CA. 107 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionOur team of experienced journalists, with the time and resources to dig deep, is committed to meaningfully informing Californians about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives.

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$14.1M
Total revenue
$16.8M
Total expenses
$8.0M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

46
Moderate financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
10
1.7 months of expenses
Program efficiency
92
86.8% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
26
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

$467,861
95th percentile vs. peers
Kristen Go Gipner
Editor in Chief
$337,225
98th percentile vs. peers
Katherine Looby
Chief Development
$271,090
88th percentile vs. peers
David Lesher
Senior Editor
$234,307
98th percentile vs. peers
Vicki Haddock
Managing Editor
$218,363
64th percentile vs. peers

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