California School Employees Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
California School Employees Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in San Jose, California, registered in 1984, with $103,978,279 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
2045 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA, 95131 EIN 94-1301733 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$104.0M
▲ 7.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.0M
Net assets
$347.8M
Employees
331
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for California School Employees Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating71 mo reserves · +43% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For California School Employees Association: 71 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For California School Employees Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For California School Employees Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To improve the lives of our members, students, and community.
What they do
Csea created and built a community and member outreach program designed to educate community leaders on the valuable role classified employees play in our schools and colleges as well as building a cadre of education advocates statewide.
Csea trained more than 20,000 members in all aspects of their professional lives, from skill building on the job, to career and personal life skills development.
-collective bargaining for more than 750 school and college districts.-lobbying statewide for education funding as well as health care reform, retirement security and protection of all workers' rights.-discounted ticket pricing on many everyday goods and services as well as attractions and entertainment statewide.-robust communications program.-superior legal services as well as a legal referral service.-member grants and scholarship program.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2045 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA, 95131
- City
- San Jose
- State
- California
- Category
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62.1M (FY2013) to $104.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.5MNet assets $347.8M
Operating margin
43.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354.4M
Total liabilities
$6.5M
Net assets
$347.8M
Salaries & benefits
$40.4M
68% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,978,279▲7.0% | $58,993,333▼3.9% | $347,824,063▲14.7% | $354,352,457▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $97,136,221▲19.7% | $61,359,683▲5.2% | $303,149,896▲39.0% | $312,825,927▲39.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,151,138▼1.2% | $58,317,586▲29.8% | $218,156,447▲15.8% | $224,406,817▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,178,048▲2.3% | $44,940,081▼11.6% | $188,349,190▲21.9% | $194,578,287▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $80,296,309▼2.9% | $50,844,904▼4.4% | $154,556,533▲141% | $160,720,307▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,713,565▲0.3% | $53,162,581▲0.5% | $64,081,939▲3.0% | $119,378,583▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $82,504,631▲1.0% | $52,901,203▼1.2% | $62,198,687▲21.2% | $99,534,861▲38.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,679,907▲18.1% | $53,562,077▼7.9% | $51,314,409▲319% | $71,970,116▲56.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,189,024▲11.3% | $58,127,839▲3.8% | -$23,443,078▲8.0% | $45,900,554▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $62,140,708 | $56,009,865▼12.6% | -$25,492,520▲20.9% | $37,176,834▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,083,703▲18.6% | -$32,226,356▲43.9% | $33,701,201▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,038,771▼15.0% | -$57,403,968▼301% | $31,466,414▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $63,598,601▼18.0% | -$14,299,839▲31.9% | $30,682,598▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $77,521,878 | -$20,992,227 | $34,049,372 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Keith Pace — $434,530 (0.74% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Pace | Executive Director | 40 | $434,530 |
| Harold Deguzman | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $278,207 |
| Gabriela Echevarria | Director Field Operations | 40 | $272,828 |
| David Barber | Chief Counsel | 40 | $250,390 |
| Espie Medellin | Field Director | 40 | $224,515 |
| Debra Cole | Field Director | 40 | $223,290 |
| Chris Myers | Director Government Relations | 40 | $219,138 |
| Susana Chambers | Field Director | 40 | $217,982 |
| Claire Rusiniak | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $207,602 |
| Adam Weinberger | Association President | 40 | $1,200 |
| Benjamin Valdepena | Past President | 5 | $600 |
| Colette Hetland | Area Director B | 5 | $600 |
| Donald Snyder | Area Director I | 5 | $600 |
| Helena Perkins | Area Director D | 5 | $600 |
| Jerry White | Association 2nd Vp | 5 | $600 |
| Joshua Leimann | Association Secretary | 5 | $600 |
| Kellyanna Miller | Area Director F | 5 | $600 |
| Laura Moore | Area Director H | 5 | $600 |
| Letetsia Fox | Association 1st Vp | 5 | $600 |
| Olivia De Leon | Area Director G | 5 | $600 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fortium Partners LP | It Service | $156,750 |
| Bdo Digital LLC | It Service | $150,819 |
Grants made · $105K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $105K in FY2024. All grants made by California School Employees Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital & Main | General assistance | $50,000 |
| California Tax Reform Association | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Unite Here | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Kvie Inc | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Californians Dedicated To Education Foundation | General assistance | $8,000 |
| Labor For Single-payer Healthcare | General assistance | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is California School Employees Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. California School Employees Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1301733, based in San Jose, California.
- What is California School Employees Association's EIN?
- California School Employees Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1301733.
- How much revenue does California School Employees Association report?
- California School Employees Association reported $103,978,279 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does California School Employees Association have?
- CharityIndex grades California School Employees Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does California School Employees Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on California School Employees Association's latest Form 990 is $434,530, paid to Keith Pace (Executive Director).
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Data for California School Employees Association (EIN 94-1301733) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.