Nonprofit · EIN 33-0891574
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $50,925,251 | $50,452,669 | $472,582 | $29,686,704 | $23,128,946 | $6,557,758 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $47,434,421 | $47,739,025 | -$304,604 | $27,677,434 | $21,592,258 | $6,085,176 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $44,870,525 | $46,432,809 | -$1,562,284 | $30,374,827 | $23,985,047 | $6,389,780 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,229,069
- of which government grants
- $36,126,130
- Program service revenue
- $2,091,690
- Investment income
- $91,207
- Net rental income
- $72,108
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $91,046
- Other revenue
- $1,513,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $694,640
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,097,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,110,383
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $943,329
- Accounting fees
- $84,000
- Occupancy
- $5,833,372
- Travel
- $127,949
- Depreciation
- $927,870
- Program services (functional)
- $37,941,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,300,843
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,210,339
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,677,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,686,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,128,946
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,557,758
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,924,142
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,725,992
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $831,766
- Gross receipts
- $51,227,596
- Employees
- 587
- Volunteers
- 42
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEREN SHAFFER | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $322,961 | $75,880 |
| JENA DUCA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,948 | $48,824 |
| MICHAEL CIECEK | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,864 | $51,531 |
| ELIZABETH TON | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $207,018 | $47,703 |
| BECCA FREELAND | AP, STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,988 | $56,358 |
| MELISSA O'NEILL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $188,805 | $59,795 |
| ABBE LEVINE | AP, FACILITIES & SUPERVISION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,559 | $34,250 |
| STEVE WAGNER | FORMER COO (THROUGH JUNE 2024) Former | 40 | $183,192 | $32,137 |
| PAUL SATKIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUMPHREYS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HALIM DHANIDINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT FOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HERTHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WAGNER | VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $411,236 | $65,861 |
| TEREN SHAFFER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $343,260 | $75,210 |
| MICHAEL CIECEK | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $234,737 | $53,212 |
| JENA DUCA | DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $229,590 | $47,315 |
| BECCA FREELAND | DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,443 | $57,195 |
| ELIZABETH TON | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,251 | $46,724 |
| MELISSA O'NEILL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $187,371 | $57,195 |
| MARIA LAZAROVA | DEAN OF ARTS CONSERVATORIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,554 | $51,380 |
| VINCENT FOLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SATKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HALIM DHANIDINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HERTHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUMPHREYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WAGNER | VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $354,908 | $53,534 |
| TEREN SHAFFER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $279,502 | $66,121 |
| MICHAEL CIECEK | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,419 | $47,777 |
| WILLIAM WALLACE | DEAN OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,302 | $57,805 |
| JENA DUCA | DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,374 | $40,063 |
| BECCA FREELAND | DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,715 | $51,255 |
| ELIZABETH TON | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,996 | $53,838 |
| MELISSA O'NEILL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $172,047 | $49,721 |
| HALIM DHANIDINA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT FOLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HERTHEL | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SATKIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUMPHREYS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1010 N MAIN ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701-3602
- In care of
- % ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TEREN SHAFFER, 1010 N MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
- Signed the 990
- TEREN SHAFFER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (714) 560-0900
- Website
- WWW.OCSARTS.NET
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0891574 or by the name ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
WE PROVIDE AN UNPARALLELED ARTS AND ACDADEMIC EDUCATION IN A CREATIVE, CHALLENGING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS, PREPARING THEM TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (OCSA) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF A CHARTER SCHOOL AND THE LEGACY FUND, A RELATED PARTY OF THE SCHOOL FORMED TO PURCHASE AND MANAGE PROPERTIES TO BE RENTED TO THE SCHOOL. OCSA CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 2,319 STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12.Expenses $37,941,487 · revenue $2,293,394
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0891574
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,686,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,227,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $50,925,251 | $50,452,669 | $29,686,704 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $47,434,421 | $47,739,025 | $27,677,434 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $44,870,525 | $46,432,809 | $30,374,827 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $39,474,963 | $42,334,054 | $13,072,907 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0891574).
Questions about ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is 33-0891574.
- Is ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TEREN SHAFFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $322,961 (TEREN SHAFFER, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,925,251, expenses of $50,452,669 and total assets of $29,686,704 at year end.
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