Nonprofit · EIN 94-1623582
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · W SACRAMENTO, CA 95691
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,866,561 | $1,239,866 | $626,695 | $3,734,031 | $3,337,936 | $396,095 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,152,782 | $1,025,597 | $1,127,185 | $2,426,719 | $2,657,319 | -$230,600 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $348,192 | $644,499 | -$296,307 | $787,060 | $2,144,845 | -$1,357,785 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,782,558
- Program service revenue
- $82,875
- Investment income
- $1,128
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $243,531
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $354,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,715
- Travel
- $8,076
- Program services (functional)
- $1,195,707
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,715
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,444
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,426,719
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,734,031
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,337,936
- Net assets, end of year
- $396,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,665,921
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,062,016
- Gross receipts
- $1,866,561
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1970
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON BILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $404,789 | $129,610 |
| NAOMI EASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $204,085 | $55,488 |
| LARE BLOODWORTH | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $192,140 | $28,979 |
| MARY BRIGGS | SECRETARY Officer | 8 | $0 | $129,499 | $58,875 |
| ALBERT GONZALEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $29,682 | $0 |
| BETTYE LUSK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $22,989 | $0 |
| DEBRA SCHADE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,495 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON BILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $352,505 | $92,350 |
| STEPHEN POGEMILLER | CFO TO 1/25/24 Officer | 1 | $0 | $185,801 | $69,716 |
| NAOMI EASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $195,338 | $50,993 |
| MARY BRIGGS | SECRETARY Officer | 8 | $0 | $123,540 | $57,947 |
| SUSAN MARKARIAN | VICE PRESIDENT AS OF 12/3/22, PRESIDENT AS OF 1/26 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $29,682 | $0 |
| ALBERT GONZALEZ | TREASURER TO 1/25/24, VICE PRESIDENT AS OF 1/26/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $22,989 | $0 |
| SUSAN HEREDIA | PRESIDENT TO 01/25/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,495 | $0 |
| BETTYE LUSK | TREASURER AS OF 01/26/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,495 | $0 |
| LARE BLOODWORTH | CFO AS OF 01/26/24 Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON BILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $374,000 | $75,490 |
| NAOMI EASON | DIRECTOR AS OF 9/23/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $211,314 | $31,892 |
| STEPHEN POGEMILLER | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $185,143 | $55,051 |
| MARY BRIGGS | SECRETARY Officer | 8 | $0 | $117,590 | $43,415 |
| ELAINE YAMA-GARCIA | DIRECTOR TO 7/1/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $111,559 | $19,783 |
| SUSAN HEREDIA | VICE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT AS OF 12/3/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $29,682 | $0 |
| SUSAN MARKARIAN | TREASURER, VICE PRESIDENT AS OF 12/3/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $22,989 | $0 |
| XILONIN CRUZ-GONZALEZ | PRESIDENT TO 12/03/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,495 | $0 |
| ALBERT GONZALEZ | TREASURER AS OF 12/3/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $13,495 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3251 BEACON BLVD, W SACRAMENTO, CA 95691-3475
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VERNON M BILLY, 3251 BEACON BOULEVARD, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 956913531
- Signed the 990
- LARE BLOODWORTH, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (916) 371-4691
- Website
- WWW.CSBA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GILBERT CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1623582 or by the name CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION.
- 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 MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, CONDUCT POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON EDUCATION-RELATED ISSUES, TO RECOGNIZE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA, TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF COOPERATIVE PLANNING AND ACTION FOR RESEARCH, SURVEYS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, TO DISSEMINATE, THROUGH APPROPRIATE CHANNELS, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS DERIVED FROM EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, TO SUPPORT EDUCATION-RELATED PROJECTS WHICH ARE OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE AND INTEREST, AND TO SEEK ADEQUATE FUNDS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO FINANCE PROJECTS OF THE FOUNDATION WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES GRANTS WHICH FUND PROJECTS ADDRESSING A VARIETY OF ISSUES THAT IMPACT SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT. THESE ISSUES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, EXTENDED LEARNING, STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CONDITIONS OF CHILDREN, COLLEGE AND CAREER READY INITIATIVES, CURRIUCULUM, EDUCATION WORKFORCE HOUSING, AND THE LOCAL CONTROL FUNDING FORMULA AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLANS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING POLICY BRIEFS, FACT SHEETS, ARTICLES AND GUIDEBOOKS, VIDEOS AND ONLINE MODULES, WEBINARS AND CONDUCTING TRAININGS, PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR SUPERINTENDENTS IN ADDRESSING THESE ISSUES AS THEY IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THEIR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES.Expenses $840,225
- THE ANNUAL GOLDEN AWARDS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION. THE AWARDS PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE BY RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICES OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTY OFFICES OF EDUCATION THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. THE AWARDS ALSO RECOGNIZE EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND BOARDSMANSHIP OF AN INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER AND A GOVERNANCE TEAM, AND THE IMPORTANT ROLE EDUCATION JOURNALISTS PLAY IN CREATING AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY. AT THE ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, WINNERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A FORMAL EVENT. AS A RESULT, WINNERS RECEIVE POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTING BEST PRACTICES AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA'S PRE K-12 STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.Expenses $355,482 · revenue $82,875
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
- 94-1623582
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,734,031
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,866,561
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,866,561 | $1,239,866 | $3,734,031 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,152,782 | $1,025,597 | $2,426,719 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $348,192 | $644,499 | $787,060 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $654,317 | $503,777 | $675,248 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 94-1623582).
Questions about CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION is 94-1623582.
- Is CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION 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 SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION 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 CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION 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 CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VERNON M BILLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,866,561, expenses of $1,239,866 and total assets of $3,734,031 at year end.
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