California Education Assistance Inc
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.
California Education Assistance Inc at a glance
In short: California Education Assistance Inc gave $354K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $353,690
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,527
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $36,218,063
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California Education Assistance Inc
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
Deadline not published
Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness
California Education Assistance Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CalEdAssist Back-to-School Flash Fund
California Education Assistance Inc
Amount
$400 per teacher (100 teachers)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who California Education Assistance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walking Strong Inc ($60K). Together the top 6 received $304K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2024) to $354K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Strong Inc Woodland Hills, CA | Grant provides funding to support production of a documentary short film that will provide awareness and support for those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and their families. | $60,000 |
| Adopt-A-Classroom Minneapolis, MN | Grant provides funds to teachers in high needs elementary and middle schools in California to help them equip their classrooms and students for success for the school year. The funds will be used on much needed teaching resources for their classrooms. | $50,000 |
| Mission Bit San Francisco, CA | Grant funds the Mission Bit Youth Program to conduct 4 Youth Coding Courses, which will provide introductory instruction in project based coding. The courses are taught by trained computer science majors and students from historically underrepresented communities are given priority for participating in this program. | $50,000 |
| Friends of GALA Los Angeles, CA | Grant will fund the GALA College Counseling Support Program that provides College Bootcamps, online SAT prep courses, California college visits and a summer melt transitional program for graduating high school seniors. | $50,000 |
| High School Inc Acadamies Foundation Irvine, CA | Grant will provide funding for High School Inc's Career and Readiness Program in the areas of Culinary and Hospitality, New Media, and Global Business. | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Strada Collaborative Inc dba Inside Track Indianapolis, IN | Funding for InsideTrack Student Success Coaching that is designed to improve student engagement, persistence, and satisfaction while generating valuable insights to inform institutional decision-making. Through digital guidance, outreach, and one-on-one meetings, coaches ensure that students engage with available resources and develop a plan to efficiently and effectively complete their degree program. | $43,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,218,063 | $1,668,223 | $1,616,266 | $353,690 | 7 | $1,668,223 |
| 2024 | $34,153,565 | $1,420,060 | $3,318,910 | $281,070 | 4 | $1,420,060 |
| 2023 | $25,547,209 | $-40,518,536 | $1,434,365 | — | — | $-40,518,536 |
| 2022 | $61,569,609 | $5,955,718 | $3,035,832 | — | — | $1,137 |
| 2021 | $475,895,632 | $11,096,332 | $12,303,960 | — | — | $3,947 |
About California Education Assistance Inc
Based on IRS filings
California Education Assistance Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $36.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $354K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Education Assistance Inc is led by William Markenson, CEO & Board Chairman on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Markenson
CEO & Board Chairman
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $293K (2025)
Janet Murillo
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Laura Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Paul Fromer
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Donald Sternberg
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Sheryl Levy
Program Director & Office Manager
Program Director → Program Director & Office Manager, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $184K (2025)
William R Hansen
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $407K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Arthur Baldonado (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Bull (2021–2022) — Board Chairman to
- Former: Juan Casillas (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Yvonne Hall (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Donald Sterling (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $407K, to William R Hansen (Chief Administrative Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Education Assistance Inc
How much does California Education Assistance Inc give each year?
California Education Assistance Inc gave $354K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $281K across 4 grants.
What is California Education Assistance Inc's typical grant size?
California Education Assistance Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,527, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Education Assistance Inc give grants?
California Education Assistance Inc gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (14%) and Indiana (12%).
Does California Education Assistance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on California Education Assistance Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are California Education Assistance Inc's largest grantees?
California Education Assistance Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Walking Strong Inc ($60,000), Adopt-A-Classroom ($50,000) and Mission Bit ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Education Assistance Inc?
California Education Assistance Inc reported $36.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is California Education Assistance Inc?
California Education Assistance Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in El Segundo, CA. It holds $36.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is California Education Assistance Inc's EIN?
California Education Assistance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3705585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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