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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2464304

ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Financials

$718K$759K2023$614K$793K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$614,372$792,864-$178,492$408,089$171,603$236,486
June 30, 2024990$717,642$758,524-$40,882$588,090$173,112$414,978
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$186,098
of which government grants
$74,090
Program service revenue
$417,475
Investment income
$10,799
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,420
Other salaries and wages
$502,035
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$687,016
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,543
Travel
$4,871
Program services (functional)
$559,540
Management and general (functional)
$176,198
Fundraising (functional)
$57,126

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$588,090
Total assets, end of year
$408,089
Total liabilities, end of year
$171,603
Net assets, end of year
$236,486
Net assets without donor restrictions
$176,724
Net assets with donor restrictions
$59,762
Gross receipts
$614,372
Employees
39
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1967
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Adrienne ValenciaExecutive Director
Officer
40$0$86,041$4,379
Jamey MurphyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Karah LainImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Brooke StitesVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Emily O'NealSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Brian CerasoliTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Hilary MurdockDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Giselle RochaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Lakshmi KariDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Shannon FoleyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Phillipa SinnertonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Adrienne ValenciaExecutive Director
Officer
40$78,605$4,379
Karah LainPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jamey MurphyImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Rein TownsendVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Brooke StitesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Brian CerasoliTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Hilary MurdockDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Giselle RochaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Patricia SaranieroDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Shannon FoleyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1286 UNIVERSITY AVENUE APT 267, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-3312
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Adrienne Valencia, 1286 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Signed the 990
Adrienne Valencia, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 550-3068
Return prepared by
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2464304 or by the name ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Arts Education Connection San Diego engages professional teaching artists to provide high-quality arts education programs in all art forms for students, educators, families and communities, advocating for, leading and advancing education in and through the arts.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Arts Intervention programs address the special needs of our most vulnerable students in the Juvenile Court and Community Schools. These students may be incarcerated, pregnant and/or parenting, in foster care, expelled, chronically truant, in drug treatment, in group homes for neglected or abused children, and/or experiencing homelessness. Our programs give youth tools for positive self-expression and support their social/emotional and academic growth.
    Expenses $129,103 · revenue $100,194
  • Artist in Residence programs are 8 to 32 week partnerships with local schools. Teaching Artists instruct students in weekly lessons that are focused on discrete art or arts integration. Students learn a variety of art concepts, vocabulary, and techniques, while also cultivating imagination, critical thinking and other crucial life skills needed to succeed in todays world.
    Expenses $347,600 · revenue $263,009
  • Other programs include workshops, performances, teaching artist training, professional learning for classroom teachers, family arts nights, afterschool enrichment, and programs for military-connected youth. We also participate in advocacy events that demonstrate the value of arts education for all.
    Expenses $82,837 · revenue $54,272

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-2464304
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$408,089
Income (IRS master file)
$614,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$614,372$792,864$408,089XML
990June 2024$717,642$758,524$588,090XML
990June 2023$896,719$904,685$690,611IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 95-2464304).

Questions about ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO

What is the EIN of ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO is 95-2464304.
Is ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO 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 ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO 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 ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO 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 ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Adrienne Valencia.
Who are the officers and directors of ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $614,372, expenses of $792,864 and total assets of $408,089 at year end.

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