What services does Associated Students of Sierra College provide?

The organization delivers programs and services focused on advancing its mission through direct service delivery, capacity building, and community partnerships. Services are designed based on community needs assessment and evidence-based practices.

Who can access programs and services?

Programs are available to eligible individuals and groups within the service area. Specific eligibility criteria may apply based on program requirements. Contact the organization directly for detailed information about access and enrollment.

How is the organization funded?

Funding comes from diverse sources including individual donations, foundation grants, government contracts, and earned revenue. Financial information is publicly available through annual reports and IRS Form 990 filings.

How can individuals support the mission?

Support opportunities include financial contributions, volunteer service, program participation, and advocacy. Visit the organization's website or contact staff directly to learn about current needs and engagement opportunities.

Associated Students of Sierra College

Rocklin, CA · Founded 1961

Student government promoting self-governance and student life at Sierra College

Primary audience

Students

Work area

Education

Topic

Educational Equity

Contact

Abbigail Schwartz

Website Contact

About Organization

The Associated Students of Sierra College provides a framework for student self-government and promotes cooperation among students, faculty, and the public to enhance campus programs. Based in Rocklin, CA, the organization operates with $0.5 million in annual revenue and relies on 40 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Education Access

Supports educational opportunities and removes barriers to learning for underserved populations.

Community Support

Strengthens communities through direct services, resources, and capacity-building initiatives.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$546K

+7.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$650K

+52.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$2.4M

-5.6% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2023	$546,033	$649,621	$2,386,683
2022	$508,788	$425,925	$2,527,909
2021	$483,913	$225,068	$2,399,058
2020	$497,351	$191,721	$2,165,296
2019	$477,858	$181,288	$1,787,885
2018	$531,276	$176,147	$1,520,888
2017	$525,738	$341,214	$1,095,643

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.
04

Evaluate Impact

Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Associated Students of Sierra College

Research Initiatives

Conducts evidence-based research to inform program design, policy recommendations, and organizational strategy.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Capacity Building

Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.

Student Senator

2 hrs/week

Antony Cissna

Student Senator

2 hrs/week

Emilee Rosenbaum

Student Senator

2 hrs/week

Jasmine Ortiz Vargas

Student Senator

2 hrs/week

Mary Vogel

Administrative Assistant

30 hrs/week

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary Schedules

Employee Handbook

Milestones

1961

Organization Founded

1961

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Joselin Hernandez ASSC President/Student Trustee 8.0 hrs/week · $215

Liberal Arts Board Member

Sciences and Mathematics Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2K

Highest Paid

$470

Abbigail Schwartz

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Abbigail Schwartz	Assc Executive Vice President	$470	—	$470	6
Johanna Vu	Director Of Communications	$415	—	$415	3
Jacob Roe	Student Senator	$360	—	$360	5
Joselin Hernandez	Assc President/Student Trustee	$215	—	$215	8
John Pakyurek	Director Of Public Relations	$190	—	$190	4
Alexander Hoffman	Student Senator	$140	—	$140	2
Cecilia Ortiz	Student Senator	$95	—	$95	2
Vicente Rosario	Director Of Finance	$90	—	$90	3
Stephan Siyambalapitiya	Director Of Programs	$80	—	$80	2
Carolina Garcia Arguelles	Student Senator	$75	—	$75	2
Kaitlin Rauh	Student Senator	$75	—	$75	2
Rishida Williams	Student Senator	$70	—	$70	2
Christine Tence	Director Of Communications	$60	—	$60	3
Sahibpreet Otal	Student Senator	$60	—	$60	2
Andrew Ly	Student Senator	$45	—	$45	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ruby Chavez Dechavez	President/Student Trustee	$415	—	$415	10
Abby Liller	Student Senator	$345	—	$345	3
John Throm	Director Of Finance	$235	—	$235	3
Maya Moseley	Student Senator, Executive Vice President	$230	—	$230	4
Virgil Atnip	Student Senator	$175	—	$175	2
Ammar Ajaz	Director Of Campus Affairs	$80	—	$80	3
Athena Chan	Director Of Communications	$50	—	$50	4
Jaime Robles	Student Senator	$45	—	$45	3

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Tajinder Bahia	President/Student Trustee	$885	—	$885	10
Iulia Tarasova	Director Of Public Relations	$385	—	$385	4
Dhaliwal Inderpal	Director Of Finance	$315	—	$315	4
Sahibpreet Otal	Director Of Social Media	$300	—	$300	4
Anjaliben Patel	Executive Vice President	$200	—	$200	4
Ruby Chavez Dechavez	Student Senator	$180	—	$180	3
William Taylor	Calfresh Student Ambassador	$160	—	$160	1
Ethan Black	Executive Vice President	$155	—	$155	3
Gabrielle Stadem	Member - Ecos Club	$115	—	$115	1
Virgil Atnip	Student Senator	$55	—	$55	4
Ingrid Paixiao	Director Of Campus Affairs	$40	—	$40	2
Jordan Gannon	Member - Phi Theta Kappa	$30	—	$30	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Anjaliben Patel	Director Of Communications	$695	—	$695	6
Tajinder Bahia	Student Senator	$550	—	$550	4.5
Iulia Tarasova	President/Student Trustee	$370	—	$370	6
Kawaii Hong	Student Senator/Director Of Finance	$270	—	$270	5
Yasaman Mohammadi	Executive Vice President	$180	—	$180	3
Adela Arroyo	Director Of Campus Affairs/ Student Senator	$170	—	$170	2.5
Raquel Aguilar	Director Of Social Media (Partial Year)	$165	—	$165	2.5
Millicent Villanueva	Director Of Public Relations/ Student Senator	$160	—	$160	2.5
Brenton Kludt	Director Of Finance/ Student Senator (Partial Year)	$145	—	$145	3
Megan Sanchez	Student Senator (Partial Year)	$140	—	$140	2
Inderpal Dhaliwal	Student Senator	$70	—	$70	3
Sahibpreet Otal	Director Of Social Media	$70	—	$70	2.5
Talisa Hong	Student Senator (Partial Year)	$60	—	$60	2
Thomas Larkin	Student Senator (Partial Year)	$60	—	$60	3
Sarah Cordingley	Student Senator (Partial Year)	$40	—	$40	2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$48K Grants Given

2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total

Sierra College District Rocklin, CA

$42K

Sierra College Foundation Rocklin, CA

$6K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Associated Students of Sierra College

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(916) 660-7380 (916) 660-7006

Social

Visit Website

5100 Sierra College Blvd Rocklin, CA 95677

Associated Students of Sierra College

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Research Initiatives

Direct Services

Capacity Building

Team & Leadership

Abbigail Schwartz

Johanna Vu

John Pakyurek

Vicente Rosario

Stephan Siyambalapitiya

Christine Tence

Dar Vince Ocarol

Rebecca Bachtra

Kayla Tamayo

Jacob Roe

Alexander Hoffman

Cecilia Ortiz

Carolina Garcia Arguelles

Kaitlin Rauh

Rishida Williams

Sahibpreet Otal

Andrew Ly

Vyvyan Huckleby

Titus Steltz

Marquis Walters

Aaron Robles

Antony Cissna

Emilee Rosenbaum

Jasmine Ortiz Vargas

Mary Vogel

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary Schedules

Employee Handbook

Milestones

Organization Founded

Program Expansion

Program Expansion

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Contact

Email

Phone

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