CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

401 GOLDEN SHORE 244, LONG BEACH, CA 90802-4210

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Joseph Nino

Signed the 990

Joseph Nino, Executive Director

Phone

(562) 951-4025

Website

calstatestudents.org

Return prepared by

VASIN HEYN AND COMPANY

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2311940 or by the name CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION.

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

CSSA as a student-led organization strives to improve the lives of California State University (CSU) students by advocating for student needs and engaging students in systemwide, state, and federal higher education policy making.

Program accomplishments

• California Higher Education Student Summit - The California Higher Education Student Summit is the California State Student Association's (CSSA) annual conference that engages 250 students in public higher education policy making. During a two-day conference held at the state capital, students attend various speaker sessions and participate in workshop trainings on leadership, governance, higher education topics, public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy. Students are equipped with the knowledge and tools to communicate their perspective pertaining to higher education issues. Student leave the conference prepared to effectively participate in the policy making process as advocates. Participants are provided the unique opportunity to collaborate and network with their peers to learn about the diverse issues affecting students across the state of California.
  Expenses $216,168
• California Public Policy Engagement - CSSA maintains ongoing student engagement with public policy advocacy as a crucial aspect of its mission. CSSA provides policy analysis training to students by facilitating engagement with various stakeholders including research institutions, legislators, institutional administrators, and advocacy organizations. Students are provided with legislative analysis, travel to participate in/observe governmental policy processes, and communication materials to advocate student policy positions to policymakers. Students are trained to represent themselves and advocate their perspectives in regular meetings with stakeholders. As a result of their involvement in these activities, students learn how to navigate the policy-making process, how to determine policy priorities, and ultimately how to advocate on behalf of students on relevant student issues.
  Expenses $214,802
• Student Nonprofit Board Development - CSSA's board is comprised of students from across the California State University (CSU) system. Through monthly conferences of approximately fifty student leaders in roles of directors, officers, and committee members, students are trained on how to effectively carry out the mission of a nonprofit organization. Training is centered on instilling nonprofit principles; duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience. Students learn how to determine program priorities, set agendas, parliamentary procedure, budget development, and fiduciary/legal responsibilities for a nonprofit organization. The program adheres to a 1-year cycle with new students installed every fiscal year. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge directly applicable to future professional careers in public policy and nonprofit service after college.
  Expenses $192,381
• 1. California State University Shared Governance - CSSA maintains a comprehensive program of shared governance for students engagement with the California State University governance structure. CSSA facilitates student participation on various university committees and workgroups and regular engagement between student leaders and the university administration and CSU Board of Trustees. Students participate in university initiatives and directly engage the CSU administration on systemwide student issues. This program results in student-centered decision making by university leaders, ongoing conversations between student and university leaders, and recognition of student-led initiatives by the board of trustees and administrators. Students are provided with travel, staffing, and leadership opportunities to participate in university system policy making. CSSA enhances and creates opportunities for student representation in university decision making processes, including the recommendation of the Student Trustee candidate for the gubernatorial appointment to the CSU Board of Trustees.
  Expenses $164,223
• 2. ScholarshipsDescription: CSSA awards scholarships to student leaders on the basis of merit for service and leadership. This program provides tuition and cost of attendance assistance to CSU students to ensure they are able to participate in leadership opportunities while succeeding academically.
  Expenses $133,599
• 3. CSUnity ConferenceDescription: CSUnity is an annual conference that educates 200 students in navigating the California State University System and prepares them to address issues students face on their campuses. During a two-day conference held at a California State University campus, students attend various speaker sessions and participate in workshop trainings on leadership, governance, higher education topics, public policy, and advocacy. Students are equipped with the knowledge and tools to communicate their perspective pertaining to student issues in order to effectively participate in the university policy making process locally at the campus-level. Participants are provided the unique opportunity to collaborate and network with their peers to learn about the various diverse viewpoints of students across the state of California.
  Expenses $115,216
• 4. Leadership DevelopmentDescription: The student board members, officers, and staff are afforded opportunities to receive professional development through state and national conferences and educational trainings. CSSA provides travel and registration/training fees for conferences pertaining to various topics applicable to higher education including, campus sustainability, university student affairs, student basic needs initiatives, university policy, and student leadership, among others. In addition, student officers are provided with mentorship partners from professional staff in the areas of governance, fiduciary responsibility, policy analysis, and nonprofit governance to train them as professional leaders. Annually, officers and staff participate in retreats to strengthen skills pertaining to leadership, communication, collaboration, efficacy and values.
  Expenses $82,704
• 5. Student OutreachDescription: Part of CSSA's mission is to reach out to the general CSU student population and inform them of their student rights, opportunities for involvement, and to inform them of pertinent higher education issues. Student outreach is conducted via communication campaigns, public relations efforts, and engagement of the CSSA student board with their respective campus populations. CSSA utilizes various avenues to make information on systemwide and legislative policies accessible and available to students at large.
  Expenses $70,430

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.

IRS record

EIN

94-2311940

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

1979

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B80Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,278,104

Income (IRS master file)

$1,764,769

Filing history

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 94-2311940).

Questions about CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION is 94-2311940.

Is CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.

Are donations to CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 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 STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 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 STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 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 STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Joseph Nino.

Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does CALIFORNIA STATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,764,769, expenses of $1,884,877 and total assets of $3,278,104 at year end.

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