California Charter Schools Association
- Assets
- $33.0m
- Revenue
- $18.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 90
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 51-0465703
Organization Overview
California Charter Schools Association is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, California Charter Schools Association employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Charter Schools Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, California Charter Schools Association generated $18.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, California Charter Schools Association has awarded 180 individual grants totaling $26,383,568. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MEET PARENT, EDUCATOR, AND COMMUNITY NEED FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILDING SUPPORTIVE POLICY ENVIRONMENTLOCAL ADVOCACY AND BASE BUILDING: PROMOTES AUTONOMY FOR CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS AND ADDRESSES CHALLENGES SUCH AS AUTHORIZER OVER-REGULATION, FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION THROUGH LOCAL ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: IMPROVES THE POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY. CHARTER SCHOOLS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND: LITIGATES KEY ISSUES WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT CALIFORNIA'S CHARTER SCHOOL MOVEMENT AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARTER SCHOOLS SEEKING FACILITIES UNDER PROPOSITION 39 OR FACING UNFAIR TREATMENT.
STRENGTHENING SCHOOLS:MEMBERSHIP: SCHOOL MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, RECEIVE ACCESS TO MEMBERS-ONLY RESOURCES, AND THE INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE OF THE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT TEAM THROUGH EVERY PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT, FROM CHARTER PETITION WRITING THROUGH AUTHORIZER APPROVAL.SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESEARCH: CONDUCTS SOPHISTICATED DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CONVENES CHARTER SUPPORTERS OF ALL LEVELS ANNUALLY FOR NETWORKING, DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION ON TOPICS CRITICAL TO CALIFORNIA'S CHARTER SCHOOLS.
CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND:THE CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA.
IMPROVING PUBLIC OPINION:ADVANCES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS BY IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS MEDIA STRATEGIES WHILE ALSO SERVING AS A TRUSTED SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA'S CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR PARENTS, AUTHORIZERS, LEGISLATORS, AND OTHER INTEREST GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Myrna Castrejon Ceo/president | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $451,544 |
Ricardo Soto Chief Advocacy Officer & General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $242,707 |
Kerry Flanagan Former Chief Of Staff | 0 | $230,000 | |
Luis Vizcaino Chief External Affairs Officer | Officer | 39 | $215,853 |
Elizabeth Robitaille Chief Schools Officer | Officer | 40 | $209,797 |
Gina Plate Vp, Regulatory Affairs & Special Education | 40 | $206,194 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Smg Food And Beverage Llc Conference Catering | 6/29/21 | $170,532 |
University Of Oregon Conference Event Production | 6/29/21 | $163,674 |
Law Offices Of Young Minney & Corr Ll Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $106,710 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,872,111 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,731,327 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,601,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,204,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $631,781 |
| Investment income | $17,739 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $9,985 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,898,883 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,256,929 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,528,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $786,860 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,898,462 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $275,088 |
| Other employee benefits | $520,905 |
| Payroll taxes | $523,851 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $94,564 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $656,328 |
| Advertising and promotion | $565,483 |
| Office expenses | $64,977 |
| Information technology | $491,792 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $482,403 |
| Travel | $6,751 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,282 |
| Interest | $12,141 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,601 |
| Insurance | $42,122 |
| All other expenses | $61,983 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,695,162 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,188,475 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,921,821 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $313,107 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $322,906 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $65,167 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $227,701 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $332,806 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,463,422 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $114,820 |
| Total assets | $32,950,225 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,091,534 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,350,000 |
| Other liabilities | $14,279,527 |
| Total liabilities | $16,721,061 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,339,761 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $889,403 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,950,225 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Charter Schools Association has awarded $2,212,030 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GRANT TO HIRE LOBBYING SERVICE PROVIDERS. | $540,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $431,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT/CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANT. | $359,973 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $140,000 |
Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT/CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANT | $138,466 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $109,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Charter Schools Association has recieved totaling $300,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Great Public Schools Now Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CCSA'S LAUSD ADVOCACY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 1505 | $300,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Launchpad Development Company Redwood City, CA | $184,902,715 | $19,513,288 |
Alliance For College-Ready Public Schools Facilities Corporation Pasadena, CA | $262,311,538 | $18,102,977 |
Associated Students University Of California Davis Business Office Davis, CA | $7,045,095 | $14,137,728 |
Element Education Inc Escondido, CA | $11,446,898 | $15,469,038 |
University Of California Home Loan Program Corporation Oakland, CA | $809,217,947 | $25,322,221 |
California Charter Schools Association Los Angeles, CA | $32,950,225 | $18,898,883 |
Maker Learning Network Acton, CA | $31,041,626 | $6,882,050 |
Pathways Management Group Inc Pasadena, CA | $27,742,984 | $4,110,742 |
Black Girls Code Inc Oakland, CA | $40,729,664 | $16,892,534 |
Silvies River Charter School Crane, OR | $8,476,358 | $7,552,707 |
Gia Holdings Inc Carlsbad, CA | $23,575,400 | $34,356,749 |
Educational Policy Improvement Center Eugene, OR | $5,312,534 | $5,065,670 |