CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION

EIN: 954111128 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$876,642
Total Expenses
$1,327,469
Total Assets
$6,009,437
Net Assets
$4,997,452
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL CANNONE
Phone
2134689905
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $877K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 51% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION (CSSSAF) SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CSSSA) FROM PRE-APPLICATION THROUGH COLLEGE AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $423,375

CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION (CSSSAF) SUPPORTS CSSSA ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS PROGRAMS. PRIMARILY, THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION...

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CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION (CSSSAF) SUPPORTS CSSSA ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS PROGRAMS. PRIMARILY, THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION, CSSSAF PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE CSSSA SUMMER PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CSSSAF AWARDED $336,000 IN NEW COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 21 CREATIVE TEENS AND DISBURSED OVER $275,000 TO SUPPORT PREVIOUSLY AWARDED SCHOLARS. FOUNDATION STAFF COUNSELED AND SUPPORTED STUDENTS ON THEIR COLLEGE JOURNEYS AND WORKED WITH OVER 20 DIFFERENT SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID OFFICES TO FACILITATE AND MAXIMIZE THE AWARD. STUDENTS ATTENDED SCHOOLS SUCH AS ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, UC BERKELEY, BARD COLLEGE, THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL, KENYON COLLEGE, CAL STATE FULLERTON, UCLA, USC, AND STANFORD. IN ADDITION, CSSSAF PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES TO OFFER INSTIUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS FOR CSSSA ALUMNI AND PROVIDES COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION TO THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $397,047

CSSSAF PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EACH CSSSA SUMMER PROGRAM AND ITS STUDENTS THROUGH NEED-BASED TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; TEACHING GUEST ARTISTS; AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL...

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CSSSAF PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EACH CSSSA SUMMER PROGRAM AND ITS STUDENTS THROUGH NEED-BASED TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; TEACHING GUEST ARTISTS; AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL SUPPORT. IN JULY AND AUGUST 2024, APPROXIMATELY 520 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE SUMMER SCHOOL. CSSSAF PROVIDED $220,000 IN FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO APPLIED FOR AND WERE APPROVED TO RECEIVE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID. CSSSAF PROVIDED ALL STUDENTS WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD AND PROVIDED VARIOUS PROGRAM ARTS SUPPLIES AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED. CSSSAF PROVIDED 52 INDUSTRY EXPERTS, ACCOMPLISHED ARTISTS, AND HIGH-PROFILE GROUPS AS TEACHING GUEST ARTISTS FOR EACH ARTS DISCIPLINE. THESE GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDED INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS, PERFORMERS, AND TEACHERS SUCH AS WRITER SAYDA TRUJILLO; DISNEY ANIMATOR IVAN AGUIRRE; AND VISUAL ARTIST, MARIO YBARRA JR. WITH CONTRACTS TOTALING OVER $44,000 THESE ARTISTS PROVIDED INDUSTRY EXPOSURE, REAL-WORLD ADVICE, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING FEEDBACK TO CSSSA STUDENTS. CSSSAF ALSO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE ANIMATION DEPT AND THEIR ALUMNI.

Program 3
Expenses: $173,764

CSSSAF MANAGES A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CSSSA PROGRAM; HELP ENSURE THE STUDENT BODY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA'S DIVERSE POPULATION; AND...

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CSSSAF MANAGES A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CSSSA PROGRAM; HELP ENSURE THE STUDENT BODY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA'S DIVERSE POPULATION; AND ENGAGE ALUMNI TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR CSSSA EXPERIENCE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 CSSSAF INCREASED ITS IN-SCHOOL RECRUITING AND VIRTUAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY IN SCHOOLS AND IN AREAS OF THE STATE UNDERREPRESENTED AT CSSSA. CSSSAF'S PROGRAM MANAGER CONTINUES THE WORK OF EXPANDING AND IMPROVING OUTREACH. THEY MANAGES VARIOUS IN-SCHOOL PRESENTERS AND TEACHERS TO INSPIRE STUDENT INTEREST AND APPLICATIONS. CSSSAF PROVIDES IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING WITH ACCEPTED AND INVITED CSSSA STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE CSSSA SUMMER. CSSSAF ALSO MANAGES VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS THAT ENGAGE ALUMNI, PROVIDES INFORMATION ON OPPORTUNITIES, AND KEEP THEM CONNECTED TO THEIR CSSSA NETWORK AND TO THE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, CSSSAF MANAGES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT OFFER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CSSSA STUDENTS AND ALUMNI.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $617,181
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $259,461
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $876,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $569,198
Salaries & Benefits $360,153
Fundraising Expenses $91,645
Program Expenses $994,186
Other Expenses $398,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,327,469

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $876,642 $1,060,170 -0.2%
Expenses $1,327,469 $1,256,492 +0.1%
Net Income $-450,827 $-196,322 +1.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
4
Volunteers
22

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
5
$129,500
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONNA MILLER CASEY CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CANNONE VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BUCK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN DOLGEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY GOLDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MORIKAWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY RAE STONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX HIRSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE DRAKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERI SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI KERSHAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE POBER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH MCWILLIAMS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HORNER INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$129,500 $0 $129,500
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 $876,642 $1,327,469 $6,009,437 $-450,827
2024 $1,060,170 $1,256,492 $6,530,996 $-196,322
2023 $1,689,069 $1,056,981 $6,479,351 $632,088
2022 $671,691 $1,000,909 $5,301,527 $-329,218
2021 $738,821 $488,765 $5,966,396 $250,056
2020 $1,016,623 $1,151,171 $5,337,384 $-134,548
2019 $616,792 $1,215,818 $5,437,261 $-599,026
2018 $916,785 $1,060,547 $4,926,773 $-143,762
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