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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7065662

CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Financials

$7.4M$7M2023$8M$7.4M2024$9.1M$7.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$9,058,124$7,596,181$1,461,943$12,514,296$6,182,090$6,332,206
December 31, 2024990$7,960,886$7,378,771$582,115$10,838,142$5,967,879$4,870,263
December 31, 2023990$7,398,524$7,009,527$388,997$9,990,516$5,702,368$4,288,148
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$8,600,819
Investment income
$414,493
Other revenue
$42,812

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,371,861
Other salaries and wages
$2,631,692
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,728,007
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$270
Accounting fees
$19,900
Occupancy
$241,218
Travel
$168,668
Depreciation
$22,414

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,838,142
Total assets, end of year
$12,514,296
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,182,090
Net assets, end of year
$6,332,206
Land, buildings and equipment
$96,939
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,332,206
Gross unrelated business income
$42,812
Gross receipts
$9,058,124
Employees
35
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Neil McCormickCEO
Officer
40$361,625$33,649
Rick WoodCFO
Officer
40$234,477$32,843
Kyle PackhamAdvocacy & Public Affairs Director40$232,439$29,414
Mustafa HessabiChief General Counsel40$232,547$24,342
Aaron AveryLegislative Rep40$188,956$8,287
Cassandra Decker-StrawnChief Member Services Officer40$177,089$13,435
Megan HemmingProf Dev Director40$159,995$13,244
Dane WadleSR Field Coord.40$142,308$17,439
Christopher PalmerSr. Field Coord.40$122,903$13,244
Anthony TannehillLegislative Rep40$124,579$0
Don Bartz CSDMTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ryan Clausnitzer CSDMMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Scott DuffieldMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vincent C FerranteMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jerry GillmoreMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
13 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Curtis JorritsmaMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter J Kampa CSDMChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jo MacKenzieMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Elaine MagnerPast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Antonio MartinezSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Noelle MattockMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Greg P OrsiniMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Patrick OstlyMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Lorenzo RiosVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Fred RynessMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Arlene SchaferMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Kim SeneyMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Katherine Slater CarterMember
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Neil McCormickCEO
Officer
40$355,335$29,887
Kyle PackhamAdvocacy & Public Affairs Director40$224,579$29,584
Rick WoodCFO
Officer
40$224,270$29,584
Mustafa HessabiChief General Counsel40$218,155$21,878
Aaron AveryLegislative Rep40$187,585$7,390
Cassandra Decker-StrawnMS & Comms Dir.40$160,990$12,209
Megan HemmingProf Dev Director40$138,490$23,684
Dane WadleSR Field Coord.40$132,438$21,122
Anthony TannehillLegislative Rep40$120,360$0
Don Bartz CSDMTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ryan Clausnitzer CSDMFormer Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott DuffieldMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vincent C FerranteMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jerry GillmoreMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Curtis JorritsmaMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Peter J Kampa CSDMVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jo MacKenzieMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Elaine MagnerChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Antonio MartinezMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Noelle MattockMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Greg P OrsiniMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patrick OstlyMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lorenzo RiosSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Fred RynessMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Arlene SchaferMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kim SeneyMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Neil McCormickCEO
Officer
40$338,044$31,186
Rick WoodCFO
Officer
40$219,104$30,334
Kyle PackhamAdvocacy & Public Affairs Director40$211,867$29,222
Mustafa HessabiDeputy General Cou40$157,650$19,372
Aaron AveryLegislative Rep40$159,109$8,040
Cassandra Decker-StrawnMS & Comms Dir.40$146,356$18,313
Megan HemmingPro Dev Director40$135,303$26,075
Dane WadleSR Field Coord.40$128,751$25,218
Don Bartz CSDMSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ryan Clausnitzer CSDMFormer Chair/Pr
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Chad Davisson CSDMMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vincent C FerranteMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jerry GillmoreMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Curtis JorritsmaMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Peter J Kampa CSDMVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jo MacKenzieMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Elaine MagnerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Antonio MartinezMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Noelle MattockMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Greg P OrsiniMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patrick OstlyMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lorenzo RiosTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Fred RynessMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ariene SchaferMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kim SeneyMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1112 I ST STE 200, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-2836
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Neil McCormick, 1112 I Street 200, Sacramento, CA 95814
Signed the 990
Neil McCormick, CEO
Phone
(916) 442-7887
Return prepared by
MUN CPAs LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7065662 or by the name CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

CSDA is the voice for all special districts, providing members with the resources necessary to best serve their communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Legislative Advocacy and Public Affairs:The Association represents the interests of special districts before the California Legislature, regulatory agencies, and other public bodies. Activities include legislative advocacy, policy analysis, member engagement, and coalition building to influence public policy affecting special districts.
    Expenses $2,319,709
  • Membership Services and Support:The Association provides comprehensive membership services to California special districts, including governance support, operational resources, best practice guidance, and access to professional networks. These services enhance the effectiveness and accountability of special districts in serving their communities.
    Expenses $1,611,392
  • Education, Conferences, and Professional Development:The Association delivers educational programs including conferences, seminars, leadership academies, and specialized training for district staff and board members. These programs promote professional development, regulatory compliance, and effective governance.
    Expenses $1,515,239

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7065662
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1970
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,514,296
Income (IRS master file)
$9,058,124

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$9,058,124$7,596,181$12,514,296XML
990December 2024$7,960,886$7,378,771$10,838,142XML
990December 2023$7,398,524$7,009,527$9,990,516XML
990December 2022$6,026,532$5,862,448$9,318,904IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7065662).

Questions about CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC is 23-7065662.
Is CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1970.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Neil McCormick.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $361,625 (Neil McCormick, CEO).
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,058,124, expenses of $7,596,181 and total assets of $12,514,296 at year end.

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