California Education Assistance's mission is to help improve public education in California by removing barriers to learning and fostering creative, innovative solutions that empower students and educators. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and support systems that enable every learner to reach their full potential. Through collaboration, advocacy, and forward-thinking initiatives, we strive to create a future where education is inclusive, dynamic, and transformative for all.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.2M
+33.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$281K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$70K
About California Education Assistance Inc
Based on IRS filings
California Education Assistance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in EL SEGUNDO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $281K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,153,565 | $25,547,209 | $61,569,609 |
| Revenue | $1,420,060 | $-40,518,536 | $5,955,718 |
| Expenses | $3,318,910 | $1,434,365 | $3,035,832 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,420,060 | $-40,518,536 | $1,137 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from California Education Assistance Inc
Beyond Grant — Advancing Career and Educational Success Beyond K-12
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CalEdAssist Back-to-School Flash Fund
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC
Amount
$400 per teacher (100 teachers)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Hansen | Chief Administrative Officer | 25 | $29,597 |
| William Markenson | CEO, Board Chairman | 20 | $64,111 |
| Sheryl Levy | Program Director | 20 | $12,635 |
| Janet Murillo | Director/Secretary | 5 | $14,000 |
| Paul Fromer | Director | 5 | $14,000 |
| Laura Johnson | Director | 5 | $14,000 |
| Donald Sternberg | Director | 5 | $14,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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