Nonprofit · EIN 94-3289022
CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA
Also known as CENIC
Tax-exempt · LA MIRADA, CA 90638
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $74,284,218 | $74,510,520 | -$226,302 | $109,525,584 | $20,137,005 | $89,388,579 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $75,192,522 | $75,952,635 | -$760,113 | $116,751,493 | $27,093,585 | $89,657,908 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $84,545,122 | $78,169,067 | $6,376,055 | $106,946,470 | $17,462,762 | $89,483,708 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,761,499
- of which government grants
- $49,761,499
- Program service revenue
- $23,392,793
- Investment income
- $1,182,900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $721,452
- Other revenue
- -$52,974
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,002,143
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,454,129
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,213,379
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $104,271
- Accounting fees
- $1,431,132
- Occupancy
- $867,440
- Depreciation
- $5,709,618
- Program services (functional)
- $66,916,031
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,594,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $116,751,493
- Total assets, end of year
- $109,525,584
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,137,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,388,579
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,902,490
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,388,579
- Gross unrelated business income
- $274,152
- Gross receipts
- $91,579,818
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 17
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS FOX | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $588,804 | $69,923 |
| TIEN NGUYEN | EXECUTIVE VP & CIO Key employee | 40 | $364,985 | $45,033 |
| SHERILYN EVANS | SR ADVISOR, ACCESS & EQUITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $290,158 | $69,923 |
| RAUL RINCON | SENIOR VP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Key employee | 40 | $300,705 | $38,689 |
| BILL PAIK | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $268,845 | $30,687 |
| ROBERT KWON | VP OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $252,419 | $30,489 |
| STANLEY HAN | ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,301 | $50,346 |
| PHILIP ROMERO | MANAGER, INFO SECURITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,169 | $30,499 |
| DENNIS CAGAMPAN | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,714 | $31,188 |
| KAO SAEFONG | CHIEF OF STAFF & CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $160,839 | $35,351 |
| KENDRA ARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIDHAT ASGHAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BENGFORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN CHANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CHISOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SYLVIE COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOHN HETTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TERRY LOFTUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| KRISTINA MATTIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MARLA MEEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RON RAMESH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHRAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LARRY SMARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SAM SUDHAKAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| VAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS FOX | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $635,915 | $49,909 |
| TIEN NGUYEN | EXECUTIVE VP & CIO Key employee | 40 | $365,343 | $33,803 |
| SHERILYN EVANS | SR ADVISOR, ACCESS & EQUITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $344,249 | $49,909 |
| RAUL RINCON | SENIOR VP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Key employee | 40 | $295,874 | $22,500 |
| FRANCIS H OTA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $262,831 | $43,760 |
| ROBERT KWON | VP OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $261,906 | $25,958 |
| SANA BELLAMINE | VP OF NETWORK ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $242,859 | $37,609 |
| BRIAN COURT | DIRECTOR ENGINEERING & DESIGN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,954 | $38,378 |
| DENNIS CAGAMPAN | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,900 | $19,435 |
| KAO SAEFONG | CHIEF OF STAFF AND CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $160,254 | $22,112 |
| BILL PAIK | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,947 | $0 |
| KENDRA ARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIDHAT ASGHAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BENGFORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN CHANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CHISOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIE COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HETTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY LOFTUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA MATTIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA MEEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON RAMESH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHRAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SMARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SUDHAKAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS FOX | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $718,313 | $37,684 |
| TIEN NGUYEN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CIO Key employee | 40 | $357,522 | $20,335 |
| SHERILYN EVANS | SENIOR ADVISOR, ACCESS & EQUITY INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $310,548 | $37,684 |
| ANTHONY NAUGHTIN | IN-CHARGE CCMMBI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $330,775 | $12,947 |
| RAUL RINCON | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Key employee | 40 | $285,860 | $0 |
| ROBERT KWON | VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $251,630 | $10,496 |
| BRIAN A COURT | DIRECTOR, NETWORK ENGINEERING & DESIGN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,896 | $16,306 |
| ERICK SIZELOVE | PRINCIPAL ENGINEER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,712 | $25,126 |
| BILL PAIK | TREASURER/CFO Officer | 40 | $170,891 | $12,487 |
| KAO SAEFONG | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $149,828 | $27,055 |
| FRANCIS H OTA | TREASURER/CFO Officer | 40 | $143,503 | $9,045 |
| MIDHAT ASGHAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SMARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL SUDHAKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA ARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIE COSGROVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS SHOOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY LOFTUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SCHWAB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CHISOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BENGFORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMESH RAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA MEEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA MATTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 400, LA MIRADA, CA 90638-5842
- In care of
- % M STUART LYNN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BILL PAIK, 16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE 400, LA MIRADA, CA 90638
- Signed the 990
- LOUIS FOX, CEO
- Phone
- (714) 220-3400
- Website
- WWW.CENIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEAVER AND TIDWELL LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3289022 or by the name CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA.
- 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
CENIC'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP, DEPLOY, AND OPERATE LEADING EDGE NETWORK-BASED SERVICES AND TO FACILITATE AND COORDINATE THEIR USE FOR THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE LEARNING AND INNOVATION.
Program accomplishments
- NETWORK AND ASSOCIATE FEES, OPERATIONS, AND RESEARCH OPERATION OF ADVANCED PRIVATE NETWORK FOR K-20 STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, LIBRARIES, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS. THE NETWORK SUPPORTS CAPABILITIES SUCH AS REMOTE INSTRUMENTATION, MULTICASTING, TELECONFERENCING, VIDEO STREAMING, LARGE-SCALE DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL STORAGE, ETC. THE FEES ARE COMPRISED OF BACKBONE NETWORK SERVICES, CIRCUITS, EQUIPMENT FEES, ONGOING MAINTENANCE, AND MULTIPLE DELIVERABLE ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH CAN INCLUDE INSTALLATION SERVICE, AND ONGOING NETWORK SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.Expenses $38,065,985 · revenue $176,826
- TELECONNECT - FEDERAL E-RATE AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA TELECONNECT (CTF) REVENUES ARE FOR CIRCUIT EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE BENEFIT OF K-12 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AND CTF REVENUE FOR CIRCUIT EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES. SUCH REVENUES ARE BASED ON THE APPLICABLE CIRCUIT EXPENSES INCURRED.Expenses $26,038,844 · revenue $22,105,383
- THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) INCOME IS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF A STATEWIDE OPEN-ACCESS MIDDLE-MILE BROADBAND NETWORK.Expenses $80,550 · revenue $80,550
- ISP INCOME IS FROM THE CONNECTIVITY WITH COMMODITY INTERNET SERVICES.EXCHANGE FEE INCOME COMES FROM A WIDE AREA ADVANCED NETWORKING FACILITY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION NETWORKS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC RIM.Expenses $2,730,652 · revenue $1,030,034
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
- 94-3289022
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B020)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $109,525,584
- Income (IRS master file)
- $91,579,818
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $74,284,218 | $74,510,520 | $109,525,584 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $75,192,522 | $75,952,635 | $116,751,493 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $84,545,122 | $78,169,067 | $106,946,470 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $82,120,794 | $71,827,326 | $101,771,752 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 94-3289022).
Questions about CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA is 94-3289022.
- Is CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA 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 CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA 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 CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA 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 CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BILL PAIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $588,804 (LOUIS FOX, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES IN CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,284,218, expenses of $74,510,520 and total assets of $109,525,584 at year end.
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