Organizations Filed Purposes:
Our 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.
CalMatters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how Californias state Capitol works and why it matters.
Editorial/Reporting: CalMatters was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan journalism venture focused on California politics and policy. Our target audience is civically engaged Californians, including voters and those who might be motivated to vote, along with civic leaders, state legislators and their staffs, lobbyists, academics and activists. Our mission is to fill the void in state government coverage caused by the decline of traditional journalism organizations and to improve Californias democracy by increasing government transparency, holding politicians accountable, and empowering Californians to participate meaningfully in their own governance. We do that by informing and engaging Californians about state government and public policy that affects their lives, with a focus on education, environment, economy, health and the
environment.Environmental regulation, education, health care, criminal justice, economic inequality the debates on these issues and others have a profound impact on the lives of 38 million Californians and beyond. Yet, mirroring trends across the country, there has been a significant decline in the number of journalists covering the Capitol in Sacramento. This has meant fewer eyes on decision makers, and a public that feels disconnected from its state government.Our 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. To ensure we reach many Californians, we work with more than 180 media partners throughout the state that
have long, deep relationships with their local audiences.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Neil Chase | CEO | 40 | $249,653 |
| David Lesher | Editor | 40 | $185,156 |
| Marcia Parker | Publisher/COO | 40 | $183,097 |
| Vicki Haddock | Managing Editor | 40 | $164,076 |
| Daniel Morain | Senior Editor | 40 | $155,683 |
| Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar | Director-Revenue | 40 | $129,971 |
| Julie Cart | Envirnmnt Reporter | 40 | $125,947 |
| Shawn Leigh Hubler | Editor | 40 | $121,991 |
| Leo Wolinsky | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Tony Ridder | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Richard Koci Hernandez | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Jeff Klein | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Gregory Favre | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Janet Clayton | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Chris Boskin | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Simone Coxe | Board Chair | 10 | $0 |
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