CATO IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL ORGANIZATION. CATO IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITH THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. CATO WAS ESTABLISHED AS AN ORGANIZATION "OF TACTICAL TEAM MEMBERS BY AND FOR TACTICAL TEAM MEMBERS." WITH OVER 30 MILLION RESIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA AND OVER 80,000 SWORN OFFICERS, CATO'S MANDATE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO ITS MEMBERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $33k $36k |
Director of Training Board Member 25th percentile to median | $19k $20k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
President Below 10th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in California | $10k $11k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $10k $11k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $9k $10k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | $800 $876 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 165%
from 2022
From $13k in 2022 to $33k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Vice President pay rose 176% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 31%.
- Board Member pay rose 49% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS
What does the Vice President of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS received $33,150 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF TACTICAL OFFICERS reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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