CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY INSTITUTE

EIN: 953980770 501(c)(3) Public Safety

LANCASTER, CA

Total Revenue
$4,565,758
Total Expenses
$4,576,063
Total Assets
$831,628
Net Assets
$438,539
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
WANDA PAULSON
Phone
6619401907
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC SAFETY INSTITUTE, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

OVERSEE TRAFFIC SCHOOLS FOR COMPLIANCE AS TO COURSE COMPLETION AS PRESCRIBED BY CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC COURTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,906,623 Revenue: $464,531

PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING FEES FROM STATE CERTIFICATES AS EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COURSE COMPLETION AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE. OTHER RELATED PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING SECURE...

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PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING FEES FROM STATE CERTIFICATES AS EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COURSE COMPLETION AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE. OTHER RELATED PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING SECURE CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

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Trantor Score

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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,083,340
Program Service Revenue $464,531
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $17,887
TOTAL REVENUE $4,565,758

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,008,840
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,906,623
Other Expenses $567,223
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,576,063

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,565,758 $4,359,550 +0.0%
Expenses $4,576,063 $4,341,452 +0.1%
Net Income $-10,305 $18,098 -1.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
138
Volunteers
2

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
4
$303,336
Total Directors
4
$303,336
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WANDA PAULSON CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$174,988 $2,470 $177,458
TIFFANI CORONADO BOARD SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$113,782 $12,096 $125,878
ELISA ESTRADA CFO 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE BERONIO BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE PIERCE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$116,393 $5,939 $122,332
MICHAEL MEDLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$108,979 $0 $108,979
SHAWN PAULSON DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$111,723 $329 $112,052
SHARON MONEY DIRECTOR OF COURT OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$100,682 $5,879 $106,561
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 $4,565,758 $4,576,063 $831,628 $-10,305
2024 $4,359,550 $4,341,452 $768,285 $18,098
2023 $3,827,363 $4,259,868 $701,864 $-432,505
2022 $3,745,159 $4,259,957 $1,065,149 $-514,798
2021 $4,363,408 $4,380,400 $1,526,491 $-16,992
2020 $5,236,814 $4,579,052 $1,581,482 $657,762
2019 $4,854,335 $4,895,267 $1,008,323 $-40,932
2018 $4,834,277 $4,879,942 $1,052,982 $-45,665
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