Nonprofit · EIN 77-0269730
THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $354,945 | $309,995 | $44,950 | $185,659 | $31,916 | $153,743 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $354,827
- of which government grants
- $354,827
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $118
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $217,567
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $276,467
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,140
- Program services (functional)
- $278,302
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $139,166
- Total assets, end of year
- $185,659
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,916
- Net assets, end of year
- $153,743
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $153,743
- Gross receipts
- $354,945
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MORRISEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $204,810 | $1,669 |
| DAVID BUCHHOLZ | BOARD MEMBER/BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN CONSIGLIO | BOARD MEMBER/VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI FERDOLAGE | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VINNI WALIA | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ALBERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL EKERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLEE HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIYUKI ONE BEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN REILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSTY WEEKES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 W SANTA CLARA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95113-1520
- Principal officer (990 for 2022)
- CHRIS MORRISEY, 525 W SANTA CLARA STREET, SAN JOSE, CA 95113
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS MORRISEY, EXEC. DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 977-4780
- Website
- WWW.SJAA.COM
- Return prepared by
- FRANK RIMERMAN & CO LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0269730 or by the name THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY.
- 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
THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY IS A NONPROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION AND CONSISTS OF A 17-MEMBER, MAYOR-APPOINTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD IS SUPPORTED BY AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PROVIDE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR THE OPERATIONS OF SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE (HOME OF THE NHL SAN JOSE SHARKS), SHARKS ICE AT SAN JOSE/TECH CU ARENA, THE PUBLIC ICE TRAINING FACILITY AND HOME OF THE MINOR LEAGUE SAN JOSE BARRACUDA AND EXCITE BALLPARK HOME OF THE SAN JOSE GIANTS. THE ARENA AUTHORITY ALSO ADMINISTERS TO SEVERAL ACTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- OVERSIGHT OF ARENA AND ICE CENTER:IN FULFILLING THE ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT OF SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE AND SHARKS ICE AT SAN JOSE, THE ARENA AUTHORITY HAS A NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. THE FIRST IS THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SHARKS AND THE CITY OF SAN JOSE. TWO OF THE MORE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN THE AGREEMENTS ARE THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS FOR BOTH FACILITIES. THESE CAPITAL PROGRAMS HAVE KEPT THE FACILITIES LOOKING AND OPERATING AT A STANDARD COMPARABLE TO NATIONAL SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES. AS A RESULT OF RECENT EXPANSIONS, SHARKS ICE AT SAN JOSE IS NOW THE LARGEST PUBLIC ICE FACILITY IN NORTH AMERICA. THE PUBLIC TRAINING FACILITY INCLUDES TECH CU ARENA, A 4,200-SEAT ARENA AND HOME OF THE SAN JOSE BARRACUDA, THE SHARKS AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE AFFILIATE. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE ANNUAL CAPITAL PROJECT GOALS, THE ARENA AUTHORITY ENGAGES SHARKS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AND SEVERAL CITY DEPARTMENTS IN KEEPING THE FACILITIES FUNCTIONING AT A HIGH, UNINTERRUPTED LEVEL. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTHORITY WORKS JOINTLY WITH THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AS WELL AS SHARKS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN (TPMP). THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PLAN, CRITICAL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT STRATEGIES, VICINITY PARKING OPERATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED AND MANAGED IN AN EFFICIENT AND WELL THOUGHT-OUT MANNER. FURTHERMORE, THE AUTHORITY IS ENGAGED IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT TRANSIT PROJECTS ADJACENT TO SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE. PROJECTS CURRENTLY BEING PLANNED FOR THE AREA INCLUDE THE BART EXTENSION TO DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE, WHICH INCLUDES A STATION AT THE ARENA AND THE FUTURE ELECTRIFICATION OF CALTRAIN.Expenses $154,474
- OVERSIGHT OF BASEBALL STADIUM:FOR EXCITE BALLPARK HOME OF THE SAN JOSE GIANTS, THE ARENA AUTHORITY'S OVERSIGHT INCLUDES FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS ON ANNUAL FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. THIS INVOLVES AN EVALUATION OF STADIUM PROJECTS BY THE AUTHORITY, THE SAN JOSE GIANTS AND THE CITY. PER THE STADIUM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN JOSE GIANTS, THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL STRUCTURAL REPAIRS. THIS HAS LED TO THE ARENA AUTHORITY ADVOCATING AND SECURING FUNDS FOR SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS. THE 82-YEAR-OLD STADIUM IS CONSIDERED A TREASURED COMMUNITY ASSET. A LONG-TERM NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT NOW DIRECTS FUNDS TO THE STADIUM'S CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. THE AUTHORITY ALSO WORKS WITH THE GIANTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GAME-DAY OPERATIONS.Expenses $35,649
- ARENA TICKET DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS:THE ARENA AUTHORITY ADMINISTERS TO A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ARENA TICKET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE. HISTORICALLY, THE AUTHORITY HAS ANNUALLY ISSUED APPROXIMATELY 4,000 TICKETS TO THE SAN JOSE COMMUNITY AS IDENTIFIED IN A CITY COUNCIL TICKET POLICY. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 1993, THE ARENA AUTHORITY HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 125,000 TICKETS. WITH THE OPENING OF TECH CU ARENA, THE ARENA AUTHORITY ALSO DISTRIBUTES TICKETS IN A FASHION THAT MIRRORS THE ARENA TICKET DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. THE ARENA AUTHORITY ALSO CONTINUES TO ADMINISTER THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE'S CITY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS PROGRAM. DURING FY 2022-2023, THREE SERVICE/EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED EVENTS AT THE CENTER. AS A RESULT OF THIS ACTIVITY, $115,000 IN CITY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS PROGRAM CREDITS WERE ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM APPLICANTS TO OFFSET EVENT EXPENSES. BY THE END OF FY 2022-23, THE PROGRAM HAD ISSUED OVER 2.1M IN FUNDING CREDITS TO EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR ACCESS TO THE CENTER.Expenses $43,619
- SOUTH CAMPUS OPERATIONS TEAM:IN 2010, THE ARENA AUTHORITY CREATED THE SOUTH CAMPUS OPERATIONS TEAM (SCOT). THE TEAM CURRENTLY INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM SHARKS ICE AT SAN JOSE, EXCITE BALLPARK HOME OF THE SAN JOSE GIANTS, KELLEY PARK (INCLUDING HAPPY HOLLOW PARK AND ZOO AND HISTORY PARK), SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS AND PARKING OPERATIONS, THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, THE SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE ARENA AUTHORITY. IN CREATING THE SOUTH CAMPUS OPERATIONS TEAM, TWO CENTRAL MISSIONS WERE ESTABLISHED: (1) ALLOW FOR THE OPEN AND REGULAR INTERACTION OF FACILITY AND PARK OPERATORS IN THE AREAS OF EVENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION; VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT; PEDESTRIAN ACCESS MANAGEMENT; SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATION; IDENTIFICATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY ISSUES; AND SIMULTANEOUS EVENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. (2) EXPAND SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSIONS FOR THE LONG-TERM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH CAMPUS AREA.ITEM (2) HAS NOW BECOME A REALITY, WITH THE COMPLETION OF SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL PROJECTS. THE FIRST WAS THE EXPANSION OF SHARKS ICE AT SAN JOSE. THE EXPANSION INCLUDED ADDING ONE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC RINK AND A 4,200-SEAT ARENA FOR THE SAN JOSE BARRACUDA. SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY HAS ALSO MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES TO IMPROVE THEIR ATHLETIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING EXPANDING AND MODERNIZING CEFCU STADIUM, CONSTRUCTING NEW SOFTBALL, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER FACILITIES, AND ADDING A NEW MULTILEVEL PARKING GARAGE. AND THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IS IN THE FINAL STAGES OF COMPLETING A NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IN THE SOUTH CAMPUS AREA.Expenses $44,560
- EMERGENCY RESOURCES NETWORK:IN 2018, THE ARENA AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED A CITYWIDE EMERGENCY RESOURCES NETWORK. THE MAIN GOAL INCLUDES ENGAGING BOTH FIRST-RESPONDERS AND CITY FACILITY OPERATORS IN THE PREPARATION AND RESPONSE TO A NATURAL DISASTER OR A MAN-MADE THREAT. THE GROUP IS WIDE-RANGING AND INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM CITY, STATE, COUNTY AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THE OPERATORS OF THE CITY'S SPORTS, PARKS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES. RECENTLY, THE ARENA AUTHORITY HAS BEEN IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT REENGAGING THE ERN FOLLOWING THE COVID PANDEMIC.
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 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Not on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0269730
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $185,659
- Income (IRS master file)
- $354,945
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2023 | $354,945 | $309,995 | $185,659 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $344,592 | $274,203 | $139,166 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 77-0269730).
Questions about THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY
- What is the EIN of THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY is 77-0269730.
- Is THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY 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 THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY 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 THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 names CHRIS MORRISEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $204,810 (CHRIS MORRISEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE SAN JOSE ARENA AUTHORITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $354,945, expenses of $309,995 and total assets of $185,659 at year end.
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