Nonprofit · EIN 95-3938009
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION
Also known as ARTS HIGH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,378,133 | $940,866 | $437,267 | $4,725,177 | $960,308 | $3,764,869 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,562,452 | $1,978,394 | -$415,942 | $4,104,399 | $967,763 | $3,136,636 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,622,517 | $1,800,444 | -$177,927 | $4,249,798 | $958,079 | $3,291,719 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,237,629
- of which government grants
- $205,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $248,292
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $134,788
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$112,718
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,930
- Other revenue
- -$107,788
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $328,766
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,154
- Other salaries and wages
- $173,164
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $372,347
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $43,689
- Occupancy
- $20,223
- Depreciation
- $1,076
- Program services (functional)
- $750,665
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,630
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,571
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,104,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,725,177
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $960,308
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,764,869
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,950
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,590,257
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$543,626
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,308,495
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,930
- Gross receipts
- $2,374,562
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA E CASSANDRA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,782 | $15,000 |
| TRENA PITCHFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,841 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHLESINGER | CO- BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE ST JOHN | CO-BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ZAGER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYL BARBIERI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA METZGER | CHAIR, MARKETING COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IILEANA ANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BRIDGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHALLEN CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM HUFFMAN CARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINA KANAKAREDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE KILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYLENA LOMENECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAVITA RAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID RING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE SONGHAI ARMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY A DOLLINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,446 | $6,000 |
| MARK SLAVKIN | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $12,500 | $0 |
| KATHERINE BEYDA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE ST JOHN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ZAGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHLESINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA JEONG | CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA METZGER | CHAIR, MARKETING COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEDRACK ANDERSON III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IILEANA ANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYL BARBIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BRIDGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHALLEN CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DENNEHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA GARLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINA KANAKAREDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE KILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYLENA LOMENECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAVITA RAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN RESCALVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN SCHALLERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENA PITCHFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY A DOLLINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,500 | $13,000 |
| KATHERINE BEYDA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE ST JOHN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ZAGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHLESINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STELLA JEONG | CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEDRACK ANDERSON III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IILEANA ANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARYL BARBIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DENNEHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DONNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA GARLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINA KANAKAREDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYLENA LOMENECH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW MCCLELLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN RESCALVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA VARTANIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- THE ARTS FOUNDATION 1149 SOUTH, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-0000
- In care of
- % MARK SLAVKIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRENA PITCHFORD, 369 E 1ST STREET 3RD FLOOR 3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
- Signed the 990
- TRENA PITCHFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (213) 266-5341
- Return prepared by
- LOPEZ ACCOUNTING GROUP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3938009 or by the name LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION.
- 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
THE MISSION OF THE LACHSA FOUNDATION AND PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION DID NOT CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION RAISES AWARENESS AND PROVIDES CRITICAL FUNDING THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE ANNUAL NEEDS OF AN EXEMPLARY ARTS EDUCATION AT LACHSA. THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A 40TH ANNIVERSARY TWO YEAR CAMPAIGN IN 2024 -2025 TO GENERATE LARGE INVESTMENTS AND BRING LACHSA'S STORY TO THE NATIONAL STAGE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED TO NEGOCIATE WITH THE LA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (LACOE) TO DETERMINE A NEW MOU AGREEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT LACHSA. THE IMPACT OF THE LA COUNTY WILDFIRES HAD GREAT LOSS AND IMPACT ON THE SCHOOL AND THE FOUNDATION'S ABILITY TO FUNDRAISE WITH SUCH A HISTORIC LOSS OF ENTIRE COMMUNITIES, HOMES, AND JOBS. THE FOUNDATION'S TEMPORARY WILDFIRE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND PROVIDED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO LACHSA STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDY.
Program accomplishments
- HELP UNDERWRITE THE ARTS EDUCATION OF 550+ STUDENT ARTISTS IN ALL FIVE ARTS DEPARTMENTS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (LACHSA), A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. RAISE AWARENESS FOR LACHSA AND ADVANCE THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN THE ARTS INCLUDING DIRECT PAY FOR MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTS, THE COST OF 40+ PERFORMANCES, CONCERTS, AND ART EXHIBITIONS, SALARIES FOR TEACHING ARTISTS. ALSO FISCALLY MANAGED LACHSA'S BOX OFFICE, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT ARTISTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LACHSA PARENT ASSOCIATION WHICH SUPPORTS LACHSA'S STUDENT AND TEACHER APPRECIATION EFFORTS. RAISED AWARENESS FOR LACHSA THROUGH MARKETING EFFORTS AND SUPPORTED LACHSA'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGH INKIND RESOURCES AND OTHER MARKETING STRATEGIES.Expenses $750,665 · grants $328,766
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
- 95-3938009
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,725,177
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,374,562
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,378,133 | $940,866 | $4,725,177 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,562,452 | $1,978,394 | $4,104,399 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,622,517 | $1,800,444 | $4,249,798 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,640,317 | $1,721,533 | $4,192,464 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-3938009).
Questions about LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION is 95-3938009.
- Is LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION 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 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION 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 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION 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 LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRENA PITCHFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,782 (LISA E CASSANDRA, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS).
- How much revenue does LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,378,133, expenses of $940,866 and total assets of $4,725,177 at year end.
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