TO MEET PARENT, EDUCATOR, AND COMMUNITY NEED FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS BY SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR HIGH QUALITY NON-PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SHARING THEIR SUCCESS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.2M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+34.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
-21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
+70.8% YoY
About California Charter Schools Association
Based on IRS filings
California Charter Schools Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $370K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,170,932 | $34,074,079 | $31,436,396 |
| Revenue | $12,806,090 | $12,923,618 | $14,797,816 |
| Expenses | $13,710,623 | $12,554,812 | $12,674,053 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $369,710 | $402,820 | $180,623 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Charter Schools Association Advocates ($420,000), Aspire Public Schools Foundation ($262,000), Kipp Public Schools Northern California ($229,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADALID GONZALEZ AND PARENTS UNITED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE LOS ANGELES, CA | CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANT | $127,223 |
| ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $262,000 |
| CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES SACRAMENTO, CA | LOBBYING GRANT | $420,000 |
| CALIFORNIA JEWISH LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE CENTRAL COAST CAUCUS FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OAKLAND, CA | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $229,000 |
| NAPA FOUNDATION FOR OPTIONS IN EDUCATION NAPA, CA | CHARTER SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND GRANTS | $223,352 |
| NAPA FOUNDATION FOR OPTIONS IN EDUCATION NAPA, CA | CONTRIBUTION | $30,050 |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| RIVER CHARTER SCHOOLS- LIGHTHOUSE WEST SACRAMENTO, CA | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $69,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYRNA CASTREJON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 39 | $420,567 |
| GREGORY MCGINITY | CHIEF CIVIC AFFAIRS OFFICER | 16 | $122,338 |
| LUIS VIZCAINO | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | 39 | $251,784 |
| RICARDO SOTO | CHIEF ADVOC. OFFICER & GEN. COUNSEL | 39 | $240,597 |
| ELIZABETH ROBITAILLE | CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER | 39 | $224,815 |
| SARA DELEEUW | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 39 | $189,219 |
| MILES DURFEE | VP, LOCAL ADVOC. MEM. RELATIONS/SUPP | 39 | $192,842 |
| COLIN MILLER | VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 39 | $174,869 |
| WILLOW HARRINGTON HOLLAND | VP, STRATEGY | 39 | $172,640 |
| GARY DAVIS | VP, CIVIC AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS | 7 | $149,019 |
| JUDY WILSON | VP, MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $148,190 |
| CRISTINA DE JESUS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOE WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ANA PONCE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SALLY BACHOFER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BAUER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MALKA BORREGO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN GREENBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YVETTE KING-BERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NNANNA OGBU | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASON SAMPLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CASEY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Charter Schools Association?
California Charter Schools Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $34.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California Charter Schools Association?
As of 2024, California Charter Schools Association holds $34.2M in total assets with $12.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does California Charter Schools Association operate?
California Charter Schools Association has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does California Charter Schools Association award?
In 2024, California Charter Schools Association awarded 15 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $112K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California Charter Schools Association's EIN?
California Charter Schools Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0465703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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