California Special Districts Association

EIN: 237065662

Sacramento, CA

Total Revenue
$9,058,124
Total Expenses
$7,596,181
Total Assets
$12,514,296
Net Assets
$6,332,206
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Neil McCormick
Phone
9164427887
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

California Special Districts Association, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

CSDA is the voice for all special districts, providing members with the resources necessary to best serve their communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,319,709

Legislative Advocacy and Public Affairs:The Association represents the interests of special districts before the California Legislature, regulatory agencies, and other public bodies. Activities...

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Legislative Advocacy and Public Affairs:The Association represents the interests of special districts before the California Legislature, regulatory agencies, and other public bodies. Activities include legislative advocacy, policy analysis, member engagement, and coalition building to influence public policy affecting special districts.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,611,392

Membership Services and Support:The Association provides comprehensive membership services to California special districts, including governance support, operational resources, best practice...

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Membership Services and Support:The Association provides comprehensive membership services to California special districts, including governance support, operational resources, best practice guidance, and access to professional networks. These services enhance the effectiveness and accountability of special districts in serving their communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,515,239

Education, Conferences, and Professional Development:The Association delivers educational programs including conferences, seminars, leadership academies, and specialized training for district staff...

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Education, Conferences, and Professional Development:The Association delivers educational programs including conferences, seminars, leadership academies, and specialized training for district staff and board members. These programs promote professional development, regulatory compliance, and effective governance.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $8,600,819
Investment Income $414,493
Other Revenue $42,812
TOTAL REVENUE $9,058,124

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,728,007
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,446,340
Other Expenses $2,868,174
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,596,181

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $9,058,124 $7,960,886 +0.1%
Expenses $7,596,181 $7,378,771 +0.0%
Net Income $1,461,943 $582,115 +1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
35
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$662,594
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Neil McCormick CEO 40.00
Officer
$361,625 $33,649 $395,274
Rick Wood CFO 40.00
Officer
$234,477 $32,843 $267,320
Kyle Packham Advocacy & Public Affairs Director 40.00
$232,439 $29,414 $261,853
Mustafa Hessabi Chief General Counsel 40.00
$232,547 $24,342 $256,889
Aaron Avery Legislative Rep 40.00
$188,956 $8,287 $197,243
Cassandra Decker-Strawn Chief Member Services Officer 40.00
$177,089 $13,435 $190,524
Megan Hemming Prof Dev Director 40.00
$159,995 $13,244 $173,239
Dane Wadle SR Field Coord. 40.00
$142,308 $17,439 $159,747
Christopher Palmer Sr. Field Coord. 40.00
$122,903 $13,244 $136,147
Anthony Tannehill Legislative Rep 40.00
$124,579 $0 $124,579
Don Bartz CSDM Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Clausnitzer CSDM Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Duffield Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vincent C Ferrante Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerry Gillmore Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Jorritsma Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter J Kampa CSDM Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jo MacKenzie Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elaine Magner Past Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Antonio Martinez Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Noelle Mattock Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg P Orsini Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Ostly Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lorenzo Rios Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred Ryness Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arlene Schafer Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Seney Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Slater Carter Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $9,058,124 $7,596,181 $12,514,296 $1,461,943
2024 $7,960,886 $7,378,771 $10,838,142 $582,115
2023 $7,398,524 $7,009,527 $9,990,516 $388,997
2022 $6,026,532 $5,862,448 $9,318,904 $164,084
2021 $5,599,644 $5,455,313 $9,048,711 $144,331
2020 $4,887,113 $4,623,663 $7,845,355 $263,450
2019 $5,439,622 $5,070,567 $7,127,766 $369,055
2018 $5,087,805 $4,561,676 $6,389,410 $526,129
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