Nonprofit · EIN 68-0386518
CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES
Tax-exempt · CHICO, CA 95928
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $84,406,789 | $82,114,136 | $2,292,653 | $56,400,644 | $24,519,257 | $31,881,387 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $76,862,651 | $78,392,881 | -$1,530,230 | $53,440,205 | $23,215,593 | $30,224,612 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $59,565,301 | $60,379,823 | -$814,522 | $48,002,702 | $16,400,287 | $31,602,415 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,271,050
- of which government grants
- $65,335,286
- Program service revenue
- $11,711,673
- Investment income
- $801,518
- Royalties
- $115,088
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,150
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,485,460
- Other revenue
- $1,622,548
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,140,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,231
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,364,619
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,865,527
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,457
- Accounting fees
- $115,000
- Occupancy
- $271,434
- Travel
- $1,330,169
- Depreciation
- $1,014,169
- Program services (functional)
- $68,200,403
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,913,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,440,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,400,644
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,519,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,881,387
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,118,017
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,420,943
- Gross unrelated business income
- $22,000
- Gross receipts
- $84,707,346
- Employees
- 1,664
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Perez | Board Member/CSU Chico President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $466,281 | $133,751 |
| Ahmad Boura | Board Member/CSU Chico VP Advancement Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $341,621 | $71,911 |
| David Hassenzahl | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $272,141 | $75,583 |
| Leslie Cornick | Provost, CSE Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $280,836 | $56,671 |
| Jamie Clyde | Board Treasurer/CSU Chico VP Business and Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $252,550 | $69,290 |
| Mary Sidney | Board Secretary, CSE CEO Officer | 40 | $254,316 | $0 | $26,969 |
| Angela Trethewey | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $209,711 | $57,055 |
| Vance Kelly | Director of Finance and Accounting Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,792 | $0 | $58,579 |
| Jason Schwenkler | Director, Geological Information Center Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,069 | $0 | $46,152 |
| Kristin Gruneisen | CHC Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,651 | $0 | $66,494 |
| Michele Flowerdew | Director of Sponsored Programs Administration Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,130 | $0 | $46,152 |
| Russell Wittmeier | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,204 | $0 | $30,500 |
| Kun Zhang | Board Member/CSU Faculty, Beg 11/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $127,404 | $59,926 |
| Nicholas Nelson | Boar Member/CSU Chico Faculty, Beg 9/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $104,887 | $59,893 |
| Shane Mayor | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $99,611 | $29,120 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Jorgenson | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jaiden Velasquez | Board Member/CSU Chico Student, End 5/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Carlon | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Fogleman | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tod Kimmelshue | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Perez | Board Member/CSU Chico President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $352,182 | $123,411 |
| Terence Lau | Interim Provost, CSE Board President (END 1/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $326,453 | $72,872 |
| Ahmad Boura | Board Member/CSU Chico VP Advancement Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $315,452 | $68,367 |
| David Hassenzahl | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $212,169 | $73,162 |
| Angela Trethewey | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $192,553 | $57,602 |
| Mary Sidney | Board Secretary, CSE CEO Officer | 40 | $223,851 | $0 | $17,591 |
| Jamie Clyde | Board Treasurer/CSU Chico VP Business and Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $163,081 | $48,056 |
| Kristin Gruneisen | CHC Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,769 | $0 | $54,735 |
| Michele Flowerdew | Director of Sponsored Programs Administration Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,078 | $0 | $43,464 |
| Vance Kelly | Director of Finance and Accounting Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,953 | $0 | $49,236 |
| Jason Schwenkler | Director, Geological Information Center Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,579 | $0 | $43,464 |
| Russell Wittmeier | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,083 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Anita Chaudhry | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty (End 4/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $113,197 | $48,298 |
| Ben Seipel | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty (End 6/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $106,563 | $41,064 |
| Shane Mayor | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $64,050 | $20,652 |
| Leslie Cornick | Provost, CSE Board President (BEG 1/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaiden Velasquez | Board Member/CSU Chico Student (Beg 5/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Carlon | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Chatham | Board Member/CSU Chico Student (End 5/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tod Kimmelshue | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Hutchinson | Board Member/CSU Chico President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $523,353 | $131,809 |
| Debra Larson | Board President/CSU Chico Provost Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $296,261 | $99,761 |
| Ahmad Boura | Board Member/CSU Chico VP Advancement Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $307,518 | $59,473 |
| Ann Sherman | Board Treasurer/CSU Chico VP Business and Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $266,879 | $50,525 |
| David Hassenzahl | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $196,901 | $65,271 |
| Angel Trethewayy | Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $186,227 | $58,971 |
| Mary Sidney | Board Secretary, CSE CEO Officer | 40 | $216,453 | $0 | $15,422 |
| Vance Kelly | Director of Finance and Accounting Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,967 | $0 | $42,531 |
| Kristin Gruneisen | CHC Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,105 | $0 | $48,649 |
| Michele Flowerdew | Director of Sponsored Programs Administration Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,290 | $0 | $38,857 |
| Jason Schwenkler | Director, Geological Information Center Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,785 | $0 | $38,656 |
| Russell Wittmeier | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,998 | $0 | $27,000 |
| Anita Chaudhry | Boar Member/CSU Chico Faculty Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $115,304 | $44,953 |
| Ben Seipel | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $115,375 | $38,318 |
| Shane Mayor | Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $93,953 | $28,817 |
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Carlon | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Chatham | Board Member/CSU Chico Student Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tod Kimmelshue | Board Member/Community Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Lando | Board Member/Community Member (thru Dec 2022) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 MAIN ST UNIT 103, CHICO, CA 95928-5388
- In care of
- % VANCE KELLY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Leslie Cornick, 25 Main Street 203, Chico, CA 959295388
- Signed the 990
- Jamie Clyde, TREASURER, CSUC VP BUS & FINANCE
- Phone
- (530) 898-6362
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0386518 or by the name CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To promote and assist the educational and public service functions of CSU, Chico by administering grants, farm operations, and other activities.
Program accomplishments
- THE GENERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF OVER 400 EXTERNALLY FUNDED TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE PROJECTS FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE SOURCES (CONTRACTS AND GRANTS) EACH YEAR. THE MAJORITY OF THESE "SPONSORED PROGRAMS" PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AS WELL.Expenses $65,611,063 · grants $5,719,061 · revenue $5,117,912
- 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.Expenses $2,351,863 · grants $421,139 · revenue $2,787,344
- 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.Expenses $237,477 · revenue $3,806,417
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0386518
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,400,644
- Income (IRS master file)
- $84,707,346
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $84,406,789 | $82,114,136 | $56,400,644 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $76,862,651 | $78,392,881 | $53,440,205 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $59,565,301 | $60,379,823 | $48,002,702 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $54,299,081 | $52,751,467 | $47,005,351 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 68-0386518).
Questions about CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES
- What is the EIN of CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES is 68-0386518.
- Is CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES 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 CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Leslie Cornick.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,406,789, expenses of $82,114,136 and total assets of $56,400,644 at year end.
Other nonprofits in CHICO
- ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO EIN 94-1254630 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO EIN 95-1230865 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CORE BUTTE INC EIN 51-0632611 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ROADS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION EIN 27-0862011 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHICO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL EIN 20-1224053 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ACHIEVE CHARTER SCHOOL OF PARADISE INC EIN 20-2826797 · last filed 990 for 2025
- INSPIRE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES EIN 82-0643502 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BLUE OAK CHARTER SCHOOL INC EIN 02-0702969 · last filed 990 for 2025