California Association Of Realtors

Sacramento, CA · Founded 1978

Trade association representing over 200,000 real estate professionals across California

Primary audience
Nonprofits
Work area
Grantmaking
Topic
Community Investment
Contact
Debra Ferrier

About Organization

The California Association of Realtors provides education, advocacy, and professional standards for real estate practitioners while protecting property rights and promoting homeownership. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the organization operates with $126.3 million in annual revenue and serves members through local boards statewide.

What They Focus On

Strategic Grantmaking

Funding initiatives that address root causes of challenges

Nonprofit Capacity

Strengthening organizations through resources and support

Community Leadership

Convening stakeholders to drive collaborative solutions

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$58.6M

+0.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$60.7M

+8.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$145.1M

+6.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

186

+8.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $58,557,386 $60,652,752 $145,103,909 186
2023 $58,288,291 $55,671,615 $136,000,008 172
2022 $51,059,421 $50,070,145 $131,611,037 159
2020 $45,730,715 $66,859,434 $128,706,782 153
2019 $92,454,411 $41,937,723 $143,513,304 155
2018 $45,573,581 $37,997,527 $85,885,977 154

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Strategy Development

    Identifying priority areas and funding approaches

  • 02

    Grant Review

    Evaluating proposals and selecting grantees

  • 03

    Grantmaking

    Providing funding and technical assistance to partners

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Measuring outcomes and sharing lessons learned

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by California Association Of Realtors

Grantmaking

Providing funding to organizations addressing community needs

Capacity Building

Supporting nonprofit effectiveness through technical assistance

Strategic Initiatives

Leading collaborative efforts to address systemic challenges

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind California Association Of Realtors.

Standard Forms

Standard Forms

License Renewal

License Renewal

Multimedia Library

Multimedia Library

Smart Zone

Smart Zone

DF

Debra Ferrier

Rebs, Llc CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $1,052,981
JS

John Sebree - To 042024

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $675,082
RS

Richard Shumacher

Senior VP/COO
Full-time
Compensation: $469,264
JL

Jordan Levine

Vice President Senior / Chief Economist
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $338,649
JS

Joshua Sharfman- To 072024

Chief Technology Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $317,404
IB

Iqbal Bholat

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $266,638
PH

Phil Hawkins

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $251,025
DC

Dave Conroy

Chief Tech Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $250,641
CK

Christine Kutzkey

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
DW

David Walsh

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
DB

Diana Bull

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
DF

Don Faught

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
OC

Otto Catrina

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
RB

Robert Bailey

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,000
CB

Colleen Badagliacco

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $11,100
JH

Jim Hamilton

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $11,100
LD

Linda Distefano

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $9,950
RS

Richard Snyder

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $9,200
AS

Anne Sullivan

Association President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
AG

Anthony Gamber

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
BZ

Barry Zwahlen

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
CM

Cheryl McFall

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
CL

Christopher Little

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
CD

Claudia Diaz

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
CM

Craig Martin

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
DB

Dennis Badagliacco

Director For Life
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
EM

Ed Molina

Association President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
EB

Edward Barrios

Director At Large
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
GH

Glenn Hellyer

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
GG

Gustavo Gonzalez

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
HN

Hiroko Nishikawa Naumann

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
JC

Jessica Coates

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
JC

Judy Covington

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
JZ

Judy Zeigler

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
KB

Kama Burton

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
LR

Leigh Rutledge

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
LM

Leslie Manzone

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
MD

Marc Dickow

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
MP

Marion Proffitt

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
MV

Michael Verdone

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
MF

Mike Fracisco

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
PN

Pat Neal

Past President
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
PO

Patricia O'Neill

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
PJ

Pj Johnsen

Ca Nar Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
SW

Sue Walsh

Director For Life
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
SY

Suzanne Yost

Director For Life
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
SD

Suzi Dunkel-Soto

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
TW

Therese Wunderlich

Director For Life
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
TC

Thomas Carnahan

Director For Life
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
TB

Tom Berge Jr

State Director
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
MF

Mayanna Framroze

Senior VP
Full-time
Compensation: $445,325
SW

Sanjay Wagle

Senior VP
Full-time
Compensation: $422,690
SS

Sara Sutachan

Senior VP
Full-time
Compensation: $408,139
BM

Brian Mason

VP And General Counsel
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $358,606
EH

Emily Horn

VP Sr. Leadership Development
Full-time
Compensation: $347,357
GH

Gov Hutchinson

Asst General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $322,405
JL

Jenny Li - To 062024

VP And General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $192,215
JB

June Barlow - To 022024

VP And General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $125,041
BS

Beth Sparks

Executive Committee
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
LN

Lori Namazi

Executive Committee
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,300
AB

Anthony Bedgood

Member
2 hrs/week
AS

Ashley Stewart

Member
2 hrs/week
BA

Brett Anthis

Executive Committee
2 hrs/week
MP

Member Profitability Hub

MA

Mobile Apps

LL

Legal Live Webinars

LM

Legal Matters Podcast

LL

Legal Launchpad

OH

Ombudsman Hotline

PE

Peer-to-Peer Ethics

CS

C.A.R. Statewide Ombudsman Applications

LH

Legal Hotline

CG

Charts & Graphs

DT

Digital Tools

DS

Data & Statistics

MM

Market Minute Write-Up

IM

Interactive Market Stats

SP

Speeches & Presentations

SR

Surveys & Reports

CI

C.A.R. Interboard Arbitration

CO

Code of Ethics Violators

NC

NAR Code of Ethics

PS

Professional Standards Materials

PA

PACs and RAF

PA

Politics and You

CD

C.A.R. Disaster Relief

DA

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

YP

Young Professionals Network

CM

C.A.R. Mission Statement

PW

Partner With Us

AW

Advertise With Us

CS

Customer Service

RD

Rosters & Directories

Milestones

1978

Organization Founded

1978

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1990

Early Expansion

1990

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

2002

Significant Growth

2002

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CM
Casey McLoed Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
JB
James Britto Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
NW
Novelette Witt Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
RA
Rob Arrietta Nar Large Board Rep 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
SG
Scott Gieser Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
SB
Sharon Bowler Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
WW
Wayne Woodyard Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $7,300
JP
Jeffery Phillips Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week · $3,700
MV
Mike Vachani Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week · $3,700
ES
Erin Stumpf Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $3,600
RN
Ronda Newport Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $3,600
AL
Aaron Leider Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week
AW
Adam Wilson Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Alexander Salazar Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Allen Chiang Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BT
Betty Taisch Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BW
Bj Ward Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Brett Caviness Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BH
Brian H-M Chairen Director (Past Regional Chair) 2.00 hrs/week
BY
Bryan Yeats Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Bryn Coriell Regional Chair 2.00 hrs/week
Standard Forms
Standard Forms Board Member
MP
Member Profitability Hub Board Member
MA
Mobile Apps Board Member
LL
Legal Live Webinars Board Member
LM
Legal Matters Podcast Board Member
LL
Legal Launchpad Board Member
OH
Ombudsman Hotline Board Member
PE
Peer-to-Peer Ethics Board Member
CS
C.A.R. Statewide Ombudsman Applications Board Member
LH
Legal Hotline Board Member
License Renewal
License Renewal Board Member
CG
Charts & Graphs Board Member
DT
Digital Tools Board Member
Multimedia Library
Multimedia Library Board Member
DS
Data & Statistics Board Member
MM
Market Minute Write-Up Board Member
IM
Interactive Market Stats Board Member
SP
Speeches & Presentations Board Member
SR
Surveys & Reports Board Member
CI
C.A.R. Interboard Arbitration Board Member
CO
Code of Ethics Violators Board Member
NC
NAR Code of Ethics Board Member
PS
Professional Standards Materials Board Member
PA
PACs and RAF Board Member
PA
Politics and You Board Member
CD
C.A.R. Disaster Relief Board Member
DA
Diversity and Inclusion Programs Board Member
YP
Young Professionals Network Board Member
Smart Zone
Smart Zone Board Member
CM
C.A.R. Mission Statement Board Member
PW
Partner With Us Board Member
AW
Advertise With Us Board Member
CS
Customer Service Board Member
RD
Rosters & Directories Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$6.8M

Highest Paid

$1.1M

Debra Ferrier

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Debra Ferrier Rebs, LLC CEO $1,052,981 $57,449 $1,110,430 40
John Sebree - To 042024 Chief Executive Officer $675,082 $12,526 $687,608 40
Richard Shumacher Senior VP/COO $469,264 $63,396 $532,660 40
Mayanna Framroze Senior VP $445,325 $63,396 $508,721 40
Sanjay Wagle Senior VP $422,690 $62,134 $484,824 40
Sara Sutachan Senior VP $408,139 $62,134 $470,273 40
Emily Horn VP SR. Leadership Development $347,357 $67,861 $415,218 40
Jordan Levine Vice President Senior / Chief Economist $338,649 $67,801 $406,450 1
Brian Mason VP And General Counsel $358,606 $47,189 $405,795 30
Gov Hutchinson ASST General Counsel $322,405 $60,574 $382,979 40
Joshua Sharfman- To 072024 Chief Technology Officer $317,404 $56,022 $373,426 40
Iqbal Bholat Chief Financial Officer $266,638 $56,565 $323,203 39.6
Dave Conroy Chief Tech Officer $250,641 $5,669 $256,310 40
Phil Hawkins Chief Executive Officer $251,025 $1,692 $252,717 40
Jenny Li - To 062024 VP And General Counsel $192,215 $13,839 $206,054 39.6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.5M Grants Given
39 Organizations

Top Grantees

39 total
CF
Californians For Homeownership LOS ANGELES, CA
$550K
OC
Orange County Aor LAGUNA HILLS, CA
$239K
SR
Southland Regional Aor VAN NUYS, CA
$118K
SB
South Bay Aor TORRANCE, CA
$110K
PW
Pacific West Aor ANAHEIM, CA
$109K
FA
Fresno Aor FRESNO, CA
$105K
GL
Greater Los Angeles Aor LOS ANGELES, CA
$104K
GS
Greater San Diego Aor SAN DIEGO, CA
$104K
CC
Contra Costa Aor WALNUT CREEK, CA
$54K
TC
Tri-Counties Aor ANAHEIM, CA
$53K
+29 more grantees
Californians For Homeownership Orange County Aor Southland Regional Aor South Bay Aor Pacific West Aor Fresno Aor Greater Los Angeles Aor Greater San Diego Aor Contra Costa Aor Tri-Counties Aor Bakersfield Aor West San Gabriel Valley Aor Southwest Riverside County Aor Bay East Aor Central Valley Aor Inland Valleys Aor Greater Downey Aor Placer County Aor Citrus Valley Aor North Bay Aor Bridge Aor Newport Beach Aor Northern Solano County Aor Rancho Southeast Aor Santa Cruz County Aor Malibu Aor San Mateo County Aor Santa Barbara Aor Santa Clara County Aor Conejo Simi Moorpark Aor
Californians For Homeownership Orange County Aor Southland Regional Aor South Bay Aor Pacific West Aor Fresno Aor Greater Los Angeles Aor Greater San Diego Aor Contra Costa Aor Tri-Counties Aor Bakersfield Aor West San Gabriel Valley Aor Southwest Riverside County Aor Bay East Aor Central Valley Aor Inland Valleys Aor Greater Downey Aor Placer County Aor Citrus Valley Aor North Bay Aor Bridge Aor Newport Beach Aor Northern Solano County Aor Rancho Southeast Aor Santa Cruz County Aor Malibu Aor San Mateo County Aor Santa Barbara Aor Santa Clara County Aor Conejo Simi Moorpark Aor

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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915 L Street Suite 1460 Sacramento, CA 95814