Mission
CSDA is the voice for all special districts, providing members with the resources necessary to best serve their communities.
Public Charity
California Special Districts Association
California Special Districts Association is a Public Charity headquartered in Sacramento, CA. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $9.1M revenue, $7.6M expenses, $12.5M total assets.
EIN: 237065662
Sacramento, CA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$9.1M
Total Expenses$7.6M
Total Assets$12.5M
Grant Records0
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at California Special Districts Association
How California Special Districts Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$100
Programs
the work itself
<$1
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 $100 for programs
$43
Legislative Advocacy and Public Affairs:The Association represents the interests of special districts before the California Legislature, regulatory agencies, and other public bodies
$29
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
$28
Education, Conferences, and Professional Development:The Association delivers educational programs including conferences, seminars, leadership academies, and specialized training for district staff and board members
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.
Officers & Directors
Legislative Rep
Aaron Avery
Legislative Rep
Anthony Tannehill
Secretary
Antonio Martinez
Member
Arlene Schafer
Chief Member Services Officer
Cassandra Decker-Strawn
Sr. Field Coord.
Christopher Palmer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.1M | $7.6M | $12.5M |
| 2024 | $8.0M | $7.4M | $10.8M |
| 2023 | $7.4M | $7.0M | $10.0M |
| 2022 | $6.0M | $5.9M | $9.3M |
| 2021 | $5.6M | $5.5M | $9.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.6M to $9.1M (+62%), with total assets most recently reported at $12.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.