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Chico State Enterprises

Chico, CA · EIN 680386518 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B110 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · www.csuchico.edu
revenue
$54.3M
expenses
$52.8M
net assets
$31.6M
employees
1,145
volunteers
520
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

To promote and assist the educational and public service functions of CSU, Chico.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chico State Enterprises (CSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary corporation that provides specialized business services to support research, community partnerships, and entrepreneurial projects at California State University, Chico. It operates on behalf of the university to manage grants, contracts, and financial systems, advancing the institution's educational mission through administrative and operational support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2.41M
    CAMPUS PROGRAMS OPERATE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES AND SUPPORT CSU, CHICO. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE NON-CREDIT BEARING REGIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, AND UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES WHICH PROVIDE BENEFITS TO BOTH CAMPUS AND THE COMMUNITY.
  2. #2 $2.07M
    ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO ALL PROGRAMS OPERATING THROUGH CHICO STATE ENTERPRISES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME IN SUPPORT OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IS ALSO GIVEN TO THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, WHICH HANDLES ALL PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS FOR CSU, CHICO.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Autism Clinic
Provides support and resources for families of children diagnosed with autism, with student involvement in service delivery
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
Research and education site where university experts study wildfire mitigation through prescribed burns and ecosystem management
Cayuse
System supporting grant proposal development, awards management, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications for research projects at CSU Chico
Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS)
Works with students to promote sustainable farming and ranching practices focused on soil health, food systems, and climate change mitigation
Finance Enterprise (FE)
Financial management and reporting system that supports budgeting, accounting, and compliance for grants and contracts administered by Chico State Enterprises
Rural California Nursing Preceptorships (RCNP)
Places nursing students in rural hospital settings to address healthcare shortages; has placed over 2,200 students
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Annual reporting and organizational transparency
      Produces and publishes an annual summary report highlighting key accomplishments and noteworthy projects, as demonstrated by the Fiscal Year 2024–25 report.
  • Healthcare Training Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Student placement in hospital settings
      Places nursing students in hospital settings through the Rural California Nursing Preceptorships program, with over 2,200 students placed to date.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual performance reporting
      Produces and publishes an annual summary of key accomplishments and projects, as demonstrated in the Fiscal Year 2024–25 report.
    • Rural California Nursing Preceptorships program
      Places nursing students in hospital settings across rural California, with over 2,200 students placed to date.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$54.30M
Contributions & grants$43.87M81%
Program service revenue$7.49M14%
Investment income$1.12M2%
Other revenue$1.82M
expenses
Total expenses$52.75M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24.18M
Grants paid out$3.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$47.01M
Cash$8.61M
Investments$11.20M
Liabilities$15.44M
Net assets$31.56M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 15
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Gayle Hutchinson Board Member/CSU Chico President 2 $495K
Debra Larson Board President/CSU Chico Provost 2 $379K
Ahmad Boura Board Member/CSU Chico VP Advancement 2 $356K
Ann Sherman Board Treasurer/CSU Chico VP Business and Finance 2 $314K
David Hassenzahl Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean 2 $249K
Angel Trethewayy Board Member/CSU Chico College Dean 2 $237K
Mary Sidney Board Secretary, CSE CEO 40 $212K
Vance Kelly Director of Finance and Accounting 40 $171K
Kristin Gruneisen CHC Director 40 $171K
Jason Schwenkler Director, Geological Information Center 40 $166K
Michele Flowerdew Director of Sponsored Programs Administration 40 $164K
Russell Wittmeier Director of Human Resources 40 $161K
Anita Chaudhry Boar Member/CSU Chico Faculty 2 $145K
Ben Seipel Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty 2 $126K
Shane Mayor Board Member/CSU Chico Faculty 2 $109K
board members · 5
  • Bob Kittredge — Board Member/Community Member
  • John Carlon — Board Member/Community Member
  • Kristen Chatham — Board Member/CSU Chico Student
  • Tod Kimmelshue — Board Member/Community Member
  • Tom Lando — Board Member/Community Member
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Partner — Site for university-led ecological research on wildfire mitigation and prescribed fire practices.
  • California State University, Chico Partner — Operates on behalf of the University to support its educational mission and vision.