California Association of Criminalists
Accepts applications
California Association of Criminalists is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,137 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,137. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,137
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,137
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $30,800 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,800 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $25,137 | 5 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Molloy 455 7th Street Room 608, Oakland, CA 94607 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 238-3386, smolloy@oaklandca.gov |
| What to submit | Proposals for scholarships must contain both a summary and detail section containing a general description of the academic program, its goals, and information on how the proposed funds would be used. For example, will funds be used for tuition and fee relief, stipendiary support, to underwrite student research, etc. The detailed description should include information on recipient selection criteria and who will perform the selection. Scholarship fund administrators must be named, including who will be responsible for submitting the mandatory annual report of activities to the cac. |
| Restrictions | As a condition of funding, products of research must be submitted to: 1. Cac seminar technical program chairperson with intent to present research at a cac seminar; or 2. Cac editorial secretary for publication in a journal or newsletter as appropriate. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What California Association of Criminalists funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $25,137 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ca Department of Justice | Research grant | $10,137 |
| California State University Los Angeles | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of California Davis | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| San Jose State University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Cac Annual Seminar | Grant money awarded to the annual seminar for coming out at a deficit | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Dutra
- Sheltri Gresham
- Gunther Scharnhorst
- Megan Caulder
- Jonathan Charron
- Helena Wong
- Stephanie James
- Lauren Sautkulis
- Darlene Espejo
Questions people ask
Does California Association of Criminalists accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does California Association of Criminalists give?
$25,137 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs California Association of Criminalists?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Dutra (President-Elect), Sheltri Gresham (Immediate Past President), Gunther Scharnhorst (President) and Megan Caulder (Membership Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does California Association of Criminalists fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.