California Charter Schools Association
- Assets
- $31.4m
- Revenue
- $14.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2022, California Charter Schools Association employed 68 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 06/2022, California Charter Schools Association generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, California Charter Schools Association has awarded 178 individual grants totaling $26,617,148. 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
2022
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 AND FACILITIES THROUGH GRASSROOTS AND GRASSTOPS ADVOCACY. 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.
CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA.
STRENGTHENING SCHOOLSMEMBERSHIP: SCHOOL MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM CCSA'S ADVOCACY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL-LEVEL, ACCESS TO MEMBERS-ONLY CONVENINGS AND RESOURCES, DATA CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP WITH CHARTER RENEWAL, AND A COHORT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS DEVELOPING NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS. VENDOR MEMBERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESEARCH: CONDUCTS SOPHISTICATED DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE CHARTER MOVEMENT. ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CONVENES CHARTER SCHOOL STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, PARENTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FOR NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION ON TOPICS CRITICAL TO CALIFORNIA'S CHARTER SCHOOLS.
IMPROVING PUBLIC OPINIONADVANCES 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 President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $429,405 |
Gregory Mcginity Chief Civic Affairs Officer | Officer | 17 | $133,922 |
Ricardo Soto Chief Advoc. Officer & Gen. Counsel | Officer | 39 | $235,917 |
Luis Vizcaino Chief External Affairs Officer | Officer | 39 | $248,856 |
Elizabeth Robitaille Chief Schools Officer | Officer | 39 | $209,725 |
Gina Plate Vp, Reg. Affairs And Special Ed | 39 | $195,802 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Grassrootslab Llc Advertising | 6/29/22 | $504,728 |
University Of Oregon Conference Event Production | 6/29/22 | $172,899 |
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch Llp Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $151,981 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,909,975 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,807,443 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,193,420 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,190 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,910,838 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,693,077 |
| Investment income | $281,940 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,793 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$101,317 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,797,816 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,294,918 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,603,238 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $858,537 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,938,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $245,743 |
| Other employee benefits | $496,210 |
| Payroll taxes | $464,852 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $109,362 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,503 |
| Fees for services: Other | $932,233 |
| Advertising and promotion | $597,814 |
| Office expenses | $51,358 |
| Information technology | $391,140 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $258,680 |
| Travel | $111,953 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $865,895 |
| Interest | $6,806 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,211 |
| Insurance | $37,846 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,674,053 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,866,646 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,349,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,524 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $264,866 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $15,333 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $226,770 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $273,078 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,377,244 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,657 |
| Total assets | $31,436,396 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,082,741 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $45,713 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,951,112 |
| Total liabilities | $14,079,566 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,422,408 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,934,422 |
| 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 | $31,436,396 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Charter Schools Association has awarded $1,277,252 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES PURPOSE: LOBBYING GRANT/REDISTRICTING RESEARCH GRANT | $427,500 |
WESTLAKE CHARTER SCHOOL PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $129,000 |
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $176,000 |
TIME COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANT | $69,784 |
KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $59,415 |
EQUITAS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANT | $52,058 |