California Chiropractic Association

Sacramento, CA · Founded 1928

Professional association advancing chiropractic healthcare through advocacy and education

Primary audience
Patients
Work area
Healthcare
Topic
Medical Services
Contact
Dawn Benton
Website Contact

About Organization

The California Chiropractic Association supports chiropractors through legislative advocacy, continuing education, and practice management resources while promoting patient access to chiropractic care. Based in Sacramento, CA, the organization operates with $3.6 million in annual revenue and represents over 2,000 practitioners.

What They Focus On

Patient Care

Providing comprehensive medical services with clinical excellence

Community Health

Promoting wellness through preventive care and education

Medical Advancement

Conducting research and implementing innovative treatments

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2020)

$882K

-21.2% vs 2019

Expenses (2020)

$907K

-24.4% vs 2019

Assets (2020)

$356K

+23.3% vs 2019

Employees (2020)

3

+0% vs 2019

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2020 $881,691 $906,707 $356,055 3
2019 $1,119,268 $1,199,494 $288,818 3
2018 $1,024,163 $1,311,818 $243,728 5
2017 $1,116,065 $1,444,381 $672,517 14

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Patient Assessment

    Conducting thorough evaluations to diagnose conditions

  • 02

    Treatment Planning

    Developing individualized care plans with clinical teams

  • 03

    Care Delivery

    Implementing treatments using evidence-based protocols

  • 04

    Outcome Monitoring

    Tracking patient progress and adjusting care as needed

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by California Chiropractic Association

Patient Care

Providing comprehensive medical services and treatment

Community Health

Delivering preventive care and health education programs

Medical Research

Advancing healthcare through clinical research and innovation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind California Chiropractic Association.

Dawn Benton

Dawn Benton

Executive Vice President & CEO, Board of Directors Secretary
Full-time
Compensation: $192,151
Shasta Carey

Shasta Carey

Director of Continuing Education
Tiffani Renard

Tiffani Renard

Director of Membership
Kelley Smith

Kelley Smith

Director of Sponsorships
AW

Andrew Williams DC

President
5 hrs/week
Compensation: $25,582
AL

Anne Lundquist DC

Director at Large
1 hrs/week
AA

Arash Aalem DC

New Practitioner Director
1 hrs/week
KC

Keith Carlson JD

Public Director
1 hrs/week
LH

Leslie Hewitt DC

Immediate Past President
5 hrs/week
LT

Lisa Thomson DC

President Elect
1 hrs/week
TC

Tracy Cole DC

Director at Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1928

Organization Founded

1928

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1940

Early Expansion

1940

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1977

Significant Growth

1977

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

AH
Andrea Hightower DC Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Casey Tucker Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
LH
Liz Hoefer DC Director, Chair HOD 5.00 hrs/week
Robert Shapiro DC
Robert Shapiro DC Director 1.00 hrs/week
Phil Dieter DC
Phil Dieter DC Immediate Past President
Dawn Benton MBA
Dawn Benton MBA Executive Vice President & CEO, Board of Directors Secretary
Andrew Williams DC, FCCA
Andrew Williams DC, FCCA Treasurer
Marissa Palmer DC
Marissa Palmer DC Director - Focusing on Governmental Affairs
Anne Lundquist DC
Anne Lundquist DC President-elect
Elizabeth Hoefer DC, DCCJP
Elizabeth Hoefer DC, DCCJP Professional Policy & Nomination's Director
R. Lloyd Friesen DC, FCCA
R. Lloyd Friesen DC, FCCA Director - Focusing on Insurance
Howie Chang DC
Howie Chang DC New Practitioner Director
Meg Spicer DC, QME
Meg Spicer DC, QME Director - Focusing on Membership/District Development

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2020)

$218K

Highest Paid

$192K

Dawn Benton

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Dawn Benton EVP & CEO $192,151 — $192,151 40
Andrew Williams DC President $25,582 — $25,582 5

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

Contact

Get in touch with California Chiropractic Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(916) 648-2727

Social

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Po Box 254489 Sacramento, CA 95865