Chico State Enterprises
86% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Chico State Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chico, California, registered in 1997, with $76,862,651 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
25 Main St Unit 203, Chico, CA, 95928 EIN 68-0386518 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$76.9M
▲ 29.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$78.4M
Net assets
$30.2M
Employees
1,531
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Chico State Enterprises: 86% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -2% 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 Chico State Enterprises: 5 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Chico State Enterprises: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Chico State Enterprises: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote and assist the educational and public service functions of csu, chico.
What they do
Campus programs operate to support the mission of chico state enterprises and support csu, chico. these programs include non-credit bearing regional and continuing education activities, and university performances which provide benefits to both campus and the community.
Administrative support is provided to all programs operating through chico state enterprises. these programs provide educational opportunities and income in support of the academic program. administrative support is also given to the university foundation, which handles all philanthropic funds for csu, chico.
Contact & location
- Address
- 25 Main St Unit 203, Chico, CA, 95928
- City
- Chico
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.7M (FY2013) to $76.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $23.2MNet assets $30.2M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.4M
Total liabilities
$23.2M
Net assets
$30.2M
Salaries & benefits
$36.4M
46% of expenses
Board members
11
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,862,651▲29.0% | $78,392,881▲29.8% | $30,224,612▼4.4% | $53,440,205▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,565,301▲9.7% | $60,379,823▲14.5% | $31,602,415▲0.1% | $48,002,702▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,299,081▲15.9% | $52,751,467▲13.3% | $31,564,673▼4.2% | $47,005,351▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,861,327▲10.7% | $46,568,592▲9.4% | $32,949,157▲6.5% | $47,170,077▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $42,313,471▲1.6% | $42,566,735▲7.9% | $30,948,285▼0.8% | $42,864,407▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $41,635,129▲0.5% | $39,441,773▼0.4% | $31,210,964▲10.5% | $42,253,589▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,440,364▲16.7% | $39,605,880▲6.3% | $28,239,708▲7.8% | $37,032,885▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $35,521,579▼3.7% | $37,265,817▲0.7% | $26,196,113▼5.8% | $34,786,832▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,881,318▼0.5% | $37,002,390▼5.0% | $27,809,246▲7.8% | $35,849,179▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,058,821▼9.0% | $38,938,887▼0.1% | $25,785,581▼7.9% | $32,633,473▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,744,403 | $38,980,231▼4.2% | $28,009,993▲5.3% | $35,819,479▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,677,764▲1.5% | $26,604,190▲3.6% | $34,932,635▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,071,473▲3.5% | $25,670,262▲9.1% | $33,692,626▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,723,294▲2.2% | $23,535,172▲1.5% | $32,584,880▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $37,872,853 | $23,188,795 | $32,060,798 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Mary Sidney — $223,851 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sidney | Board Secretary, Cse Ceo | 40 | $223,851 |
| Michele Flowerdew | Director of Sponsored Programs Administration | 40 | $159,078 |
| Kristin Gruneisen | Chc Director | 40 | $150,769 |
| Russell Wittmeier | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $150,083 |
| Vance Kelly | Director of Finance and Accounting | 40 | $148,953 |
| Jason Schwenkler | Director, Geological Information Center | 40 | $144,579 |
| Ahmad Boura | Board Member/csu Chico Vp Advancement | 2 | — |
| Angela Trethewey | Board Member/csu Chico College Dean | 2 | — |
| Anita Chaudhry | Board Member/csu Chico Faculty (end 4/2024) | 2 | — |
| Ben Seipel | Board Member/csu Chico Faculty (end 6/2024) | 2 | — |
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member/community Member | 2 | — |
| David Hassenzahl | Board Member/csu Chico College Dean | 2 | — |
| Jaiden Velasquez | Board Member/csu Chico Student (beg 5/2024) | 2 | — |
| Jamie Clyde | Board Treasurer/csu Chico Vp Business and Finance | 2 | — |
| John Carlon | Board Member/community Member | 2 | — |
| Kristen Chatham | Board Member/csu Chico Student (end 5/2024) | 2 | — |
| Leslie Cornick | Provost, Cse Board President (beg 1/2024) | 2 | — |
| Shane Mayor | Board Member/csu Chico Faculty | 2 | — |
| Steve Perez | Board Member/csu Chico President | 2 | — |
| Terence Lau | Interim Provost, Cse Board President (end 1/2024) | 2 | — |
Grants received · $4.6M total
59 grants to Chico State Enterprises totaling $4.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California resilient careers in forestry: good jobs grant | 2024 | $574,392 |
| University Enterprises Inc | Stipends for students | 2024 | $35,335 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California college guidance initiative | 2024 | $33,220 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California resilient careers in forestry: good jobs grant | 2023 | $578,757 |
| Cal Poly Corporation | Subaward under sponsored programs grant | 2023 | $175,344 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Research | 2023 | $80,391 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2023 | $69,357 |
| Enloe Medical Center | General support | 2023 | $38,600 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California education learning lab grant | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Chemical Society | General support | 2023 | $24,166 |
| University Enterprises Inc | Stipends for students | 2023 | $10,466 |
| Cal Poly Corporation | Subaward under sponsored programs grant | 2022 | $94,845 |
| Enloe Medical Center | General support | 2022 | $79,000 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California resilient careers in forestry: good jobs grant | 2022 | $49,449 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2022 | $44,657 |
Grants made · $2.9M in FY2023
1 grant totaling $2.9M in FY2023. All grants made by Chico State Enterprises →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Chico | Support of csu, chico | $2,902,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chico State Enterprises a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chico State Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0386518, based in Chico, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chico State Enterprises's EIN?
- Chico State Enterprises's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0386518.
- How much revenue does Chico State Enterprises report?
- Chico State Enterprises reported $76,862,651 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Chico State Enterprises's spending goes to programs?
- Chico State Enterprises spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Chico State Enterprises have?
- CharityIndex grades Chico State Enterprises A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Chico State Enterprises's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Chico State Enterprises's latest Form 990 is $223,851, paid to Mary Sidney (Board Secretary, Cse Ceo).
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Data for Chico State Enterprises (EIN 68-0386518) 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.