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Associated Students California State

Foundation · Grantmaker Bakersfield, CA EIN: 77-0293800 Website

THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD, INC. EXISTS TO PROVIDE AN OFFICIAL VOICE THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS' OPINIONS AND ISSUES MAY BE EXPRESSED REGARDING UNIVERSITY AND STATEWIDE AFFAIRS. ASI SEEKS TO ASSIST IN THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND THE STUDENT BODY AS A WHOLE. ASI PROVIDES RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIPS DEVELOPMENT AND BROADEN SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE STUDENTS.

Key facts about Associated Students California State

EIN
77-0293800
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,781,375
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$2,781,375
Median grant
$2,781,375
Total assets
$3,616,835
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Associated Students California State gives

  • Giving grew 1622% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

+6.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$2.8M

About Associated Students California State

Based on IRS filings

Associated Students California State is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.8M.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Bakersfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,616,835$3,409,369$3,659,351
Revenue$3,883,281$3,519,787$3,886,786
Expenses$3,743,923$3,792,650$3,874,472
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$695K$1M$2M$3M1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20220 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

California State University Bakersfield: $2.8MCalifornia State UniversityBakersfield$2.8M

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include California State University Bakersfield ($2,781,375).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD Bakersfield, CASCHOLARSHIPS$2,781,375

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Ilaria Pesco — Executive Director: $95KIlaria PescoExecutive Director$95K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Zaina FarrajBoard Chair2—
Ramneet DhillonBoard Chair2—
Kaitlyn Angelique OtanesBoard Director4—
Erika De La CruzBoard Director4—
Marcila DiazBoard Director4—
Kenlee Calvin-StollBoard Director4—
Minaya ValentineBoard Director4—
Jacob PruettBoard Director4—
Monique EscalanteBoard Director4—
Samantha DelgadoBoard Director4—
Ian TashBoard Director4—
Yasmin MarceloBoard Director4—
Daejah KingBoard Director4—
Kristyn DelamarBoard Director4—
Alejandro MartinezBoard Director4—
Andrea BautistaBoard Director4—
Sarah AlameBoard Director4—
Tiffany JamesBoard Director4—
Karen NavarroBoard Director4—
Erin PruittBoard Director4—
Garrisen FreemanBoard Director4—
Janeth LazcanoBoard Director4—
Ricki Lee KorbaBoard Director4—
Ignasio CastilloBoard Executive Vice President10—
James TompkinsBoard Executive Vice President10—
Daisy AlamilloBoard President10—
Larry GonzalesBoard Vice-President of University Affairs10—
Kayla MedinaBoard Vice-President of Finance10—
Taylor ThomasBoard Vice-President of Legislative Affairs10—
Alejandro RomeroBoard Vice-President of University Affairs10—
Ilaria PescoExecutive Director (June 2023-Oct 2023)40—
Mike KwonExecutive Director (Nov 2023-June 2024)40—
Vernon B HarperPresident, PH.D0.1—
Dr Lynnette ZeleznyFormer President0.1—
Thom DavisVice President and CFO0.1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Associated Students California State?

Associated Students California State is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Bakersfield, CA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Associated Students California State?

As of 2024, Associated Students California State holds $3.6M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $2.8M in 2024.

Where does Associated Students California State operate?

Associated Students California State has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Associated Students California State award?

In 2024, Associated Students California State awarded 1 grant totaling $2.8M — an average of about $2.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Associated Students California State's EIN?

Associated Students California State's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0293800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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