California School Employees Association
The association's primary purpose is to enhance the professional lives of classified employees statewide, through representation, training, collective bargaining, and political/legislative advocacy.
California School Employees Association at a glance
In short: California School Employees Association gave $105K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $395,057,986
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to California School Employees Association
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Member Student Loan Reducer Program)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from California School Employees Association
Member Career Grant
California School Employees Association
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Member Reimbursement Subsidy
California School Employees Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Member Student Loan Reducer Program
California School Employees Association
Amount
$500
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who California School Employees Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capital & Main Investigating Power and Politics ($50K). Together the top 6 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $138K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $105K.
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital & Main Investigating Power and Politics Los Angeles, CA | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| California Tax Reform Association Sacramento, CA | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees Local Union 19 San Jose, CA | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Assistance | $8,000 |
| Labor Campaign for Single-Payer Healthcare Columbia, MD | General Assistance | $7,000 |
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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* | $395,057,986 | $123,545,827 | $75,155,855 | $105,000 | 6 | $14,905,645 |
| 2024 | $312,825,927 | $97,136,221 | $61,359,683 | $86,000 | 5 | $7,113,481 |
| 2023 | $224,406,817 | $81,151,138 | $58,317,586 | $64,500 | 3 | $1,987,970 |
| 2022 | $194,578,287 | $82,178,048 | $44,940,081 | $82,000 | 4 | $2,364,681 |
| 2021 | $160,720,307 | $80,296,309 | $50,844,904 | $138,280 | 5 | $1,787,733 |
| 2020 | $119,378,583 | $82,713,565 | $53,162,581 | $77,000 | 3 | $1,722,285 |
| 2019 | $99,534,861 | $82,504,631 | $52,901,203 | $57,000 | 2 | $1,196,127 |
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About California School Employees Association
Based on IRS filings
California School Employees Association is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $14.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California School Employees Association is led by Adam Weinberger, Association President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Weinberger
Association President
Association 2nd Vice President → Association 1st Vice President, 2022
Association 1st Vice President → Association President, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $0 (2025)
Keith Pace
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$237K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Donald Snyder
Area Director I
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $0 (2025)
Colette Hetland
Area Director B
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Donnell Fassler
Area Director C
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$325 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Ronald Walker
Area Director A
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$200 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Helena Perkins
Area Director D
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Troy Johnson
Area Director K
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Olivia De Leon
Area Director G
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Rosemary Lopes-Horn
Area Director E
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Jesse Tamayo
Area Director C
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellyanna Miller
Area Director F
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Moore
Area Director H
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Valdepena
Past President
Association President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Letetsia Fox
Association 1st Vice President
Association Secretary → Association 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$200 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Harold Deguzman
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2025)
David Barber
Chief Counsel
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$223K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Jerry White
Association 2nd Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Joshua Leimann
Association Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (27)
- Former: Andrew Kahn (2019–2024) — Chief Counsel
- Former: Bill Hagar (2019–2024) — Area Director H
- Former: Carmen Alessandro (2019–2024) — Area Director E
- Former: Charles Goetchius (2019–2024) — Former Director Field Operations
- Former: Gabriela Echevarria (2019–2024) — Director Field Operations
- Former: Ivan Pastrano (2019–2024) — Area Director G
- Former: Debra Cole (2020–2024) — Field Director
- Former: David Schapira (2021–2024) — Director Government Relations
- Former: Espie Medellin (2021–2024) — Field Director
- Former: Claire Rusiniak (2022–2024) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Karen Chandler (2022–2024) — Director Communications
- Former: Freddie Arroyo Jr. (2023–2024) — Area Director F
- Former: Beatriz Mora (2019–2023) — Area Director K
- Former: Dale Sorenson (2019–2023) — Area Director F
- Former: Machelle Kessinger (2019–2023) — Area Director C
- Former: Matthew Dishman (2019–2023) — Association President
- Former: Rameldia Mark (2019–2023) — Area Director D
- Former: Steve Brashear (2019–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Monica Han (2020–2023) — Association 2nd Vice President
- Former: Shawana Grace (2023) — Field Director
- Former: Allan Clark (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Wayne Harris (2019–2022) — Area Director A
- Former: Charles Goethicus (2022) — Director of Field Operations
- Former: Frank Rodriguez (2019–2021) — Area Director B
- Former: Jai Sookprasert (2019–2020) — Assistant Director of Governmental Relations
- Former: David Low (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Frank Polito (2019) — Director of Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $434K, to Keith Pace (Executive Director). 26 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California School Employees Association
How much does California School Employees Association give each year?
California School Employees Association gave $105K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. The 2025 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2024 it gave $86K across 5 grants.
What is California School Employees Association's typical grant size?
California School Employees Association's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $17,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California School Employees Association give grants?
California School Employees Association gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does California School Employees Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of California School Employees Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are California School Employees Association's largest grantees?
California School Employees Association's largest 2025 grantees include Capital & Main Investigating Power and Politics ($50,000), California Tax Reform Association ($15,000) and Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees Local Union 19 ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California School Employees Association?
California School Employees Association reported $395.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $123.5M.
What is California School Employees Association?
California School Employees Association is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $395.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is California School Employees Association's EIN?
California School Employees Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1301733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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