Public Charity

CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC

Based in El Segundo, CA, CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $1.7M in revenue, $1.6M in expenses, $36.2M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $635K.

EIN: 953705585 El Segundo, CA Financial Institutions NTEE: W60 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.7M
Total Expenses$1.6M
Total Assets$36.2M
Grants Given11
Grant Total$635K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

California Education Assistance's mission is to help improve public education in California by removing barriers to learning and fostering creative, innovative solutions that empower students and educators. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and support systems that enable every learner to reach their full potential. Through collaboration, advocacy, and forward-thinking initiatives, we strive to create a future where education is inclusive, dynamic, and transformative for all.

Where $100 goes at California Education Assistance Inc

How California Education Assistance Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.

$72 Programs the work itself
$28 Management running the organization
$0 Fundraising none reported

No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.

Inside the $72 for programs

$72
Distribute resources to non-profit organizations that provide critical services to California students in support of opportunities for an equitable education, including completion of post-secondary education and achievement of…
All program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Given

Walking Strong Inc
Woodland Hills, CA · 2024
Grant provides funding to support production of a documentary short film that will provide awareness and support for those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and their families.
$60,000
Adopt-A-Classroom
Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Grant provides funds to teachers in high needs elementary and middle schools in California to help them equip their classrooms and students for success for the school year. The funds will be used on much needed teaching resources for their classrooms.
$50,000
Saint Marys College of California
Moraga, CA · 2024
Grant provides funding for the High Potential Program at Saint Mary's College. This is a flagship retention initiative that provides comprehensive support to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, equipping them with essential academic, leadership, and life skills. HP students benefit from intensive support during their first year and ongoing guidance throughout their college journey, preparing them for graduation and successful careers.
$50,000
High School Inc Acadamies Foundation
Irvine, CA · 2024
Grant will provide funding for High School Inc's Career and Readiness Program in the areas of Culinary and Hospitality, New Media, and Global Business.
$50,000
Friends of GALA
Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Grant will fund the GALA College Counseling Support Program that provides College Bootcamps, online SAT prep courses, California college visits and a summer melt transitional program for graduating high school seniors.
$50,000

Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director Donald Sternberg
Director/Secretary Janet Murillo
Director Laura Johnson
Director Paul Fromer
Program Director and Office Manager Sheryl Levy
CEO, Board Chairman William Markenson

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Education
$449,760 7 grants
Arts & Culture
$60,000 1 grant
Fundraising & Sponsorship
$50,000 1 grant
Youth Development
$50,000 1 grant
Economic Development
$25,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.7M $1.6M $36.2M
2024 $1.4M $3.3M $34.2M
2023 $-40.5M $1.4M $25.5M
2022 $6.0M $3.0M $61.6M
2021 $11.1M $12.3M $475.9M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $11.1M to $1.7M (-85%), with total assets most recently reported at $36.2M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, IN, MN.

CAINMN

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