Administrator Training
Equipping school leaders with creative leadership skills and management strategies to navigate complex educational challenges
Supports California school administrators through professional development, leadership training, and educational resources
About Organization
The Association of California School Administrators serves school leaders across California by providing resources, training, and advocacy to improve educational outcomes for all students. Based in Sacramento, CA, the organization has operated since 1971 and generates $17.1 million in annual revenue with 108 employees and 28 volunteers.
Administrator Training
Equipping school leaders with creative leadership skills and management strategies to navigate complex educational challenges
Educational Advancement
Promoting policies and practices that improve the educational process and student outcomes across California
Professional Networking
Building connections among school administrators to share best practices and collaborate on solutions
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$17.1M
+4% vs 2020
Expenses (2021)
$12.5M
+13.9% vs 2020
Assets (2021)
$36.5M
+4.5% vs 2020
Employees (2021)
108
-0.9% vs 2020
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17,109,235 | $12,521,728 | $36,491,665 | 108 |
| 2020 | $16,453,112 | $10,995,243 | $34,914,823 | 109 |
| 2019 | $16,650,842 | $14,013,211 | $30,233,250 | 114 |
| 2018 | $15,697,877 | $14,477,848 | $27,557,581 | 114 |
| 2017 | $15,096,360 | $15,103,692 | $26,759,642 | 108 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Connect with California school administrators to identify their professional development needs and challenges
Develop training materials, tools, and programs that address leadership and management skill gaps
Provide workshops, publications, and online platforms that equip administrators with practical solutions
Track how improved administrator capabilities translate into better educational outcomes for students
Services and programs offered by Association Of California School
Professional training programs that help school administrators develop creative leadership and management skills for educational improvement
Advocacy and policy work representing school administrator interests at state and local government levels
IT resources and infrastructure that enable members to access digital tools and collaborate effectively
Meet the people behind Association Of California School.
1971
1971
Association of California School Administrators established to support educational leaders statewide
2017
2017
Organization revenue reached $15.1 million, starting five-year growth trend to support expanded services
2021
2021
Marc Ecker appointed interim executive director, continuing mission to serve California school administrators
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2021)
$2.3M
Highest Paid
$512K
Wes Smith Thru 102021
Compensated Officers
9
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Smith Thru 102021 | Executive Director | $429,681 | $82,370 | $512,051 | 18.5 |
| Scarlett Vanyi | COO | $264,814 | $66,565 | $331,379 | 21.1 |
| Margarita Cuizon-Armelino | Director-Membership | $202,380 | $56,753 | $259,133 | 37.5 |
| Carl Mack | Director-IT | $202,380 | $49,819 | $252,199 | 37.5 |
| Edgar Zazueta | Director-Gov'T Relations | $193,213 | $50,491 | $243,704 | 37.5 |
| Laura Preston | Gr Advocate | $184,294 | $50,503 | $234,797 | 37.5 |
| Erin Grogan | CFO | $193,513 | $40,690 | $234,203 | 21.3 |
| Mirza Alikhan | Gr Advocate | $186,256 | $39,790 | $226,046 | 37.5 |
| Marc Ecker As Of 102021 | Interim Executive Director | $18,000 | — | $18,000 | 11 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Smith | Executive Director | $291,361 | $71,565 | $362,926 | 18.5 |
| Scarlett Vanyi | COO | $228,276 | $69,869 | $298,145 | 21.1 |
| Margarita Cuizon-Armelino | Director-Membership | $187,892 | $60,520 | $248,412 | 37.5 |
| Tony Baldwin | Director-IT | $180,007 | $56,848 | $236,855 | 37.5 |
| Edgar Zazueta | Director-Gov'T Relations | $179,335 | $52,677 | $232,012 | 37.5 |
| Laura Preston | Gr Advocate | $164,386 | $44,613 | $208,999 | 37.5 |
| Derick Lennox | Gr Advocate | $171,400 | $37,378 | $208,778 | 37.5 |
| Erin Grogan | CFO | $168,843 | $28,305 | $197,148 | 21.3 |
| Ron Williams | President | $11,400 | — | $11,400 | 0.9 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Smith | Executive Director | $296,918 | $76,197 | $373,115 | 18.5 |
| Scarlett Vanyi | COO | $224,882 | $28,838 | $253,720 | 21.3 |
| Margarita Cuizon-Armelino | Director - Membership | $197,577 | $16,977 | $214,554 | 37.5 |
| Tony Baldwin | Director - IT | $190,699 | $23,678 | $214,377 | 37.5 |
| Carl Mack | Director - Policy Analysis | $202,045 | $12,061 | $214,106 | 37.5 |
| Edgar Zazueta | Director - Gov'T Relations | $183,679 | $22,693 | $206,372 | 37.5 |
| Laura Preston | Gr Advocate | $178,080 | $17,268 | $195,348 | 37.5 |
| Erin Grogan | CFO | $114,383 | $18,605 | $132,988 | 21.3 |
| Linda Kaminski | President | $11,700 | — | $11,700 | 0.9 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Smith | Executive Director | $313,494 | $74,062 | $387,556 | 18.5 |
| Scarlett Vanyi | COO | $227,550 | $51,595 | $279,145 | 21.3 |
| Carl Mack | Director - Policy Analysis | $199,002 | $44,172 | $243,174 | 37.5 |
| Margarita C Cuizon | Director - Membership | $189,961 | $47,156 | $237,117 | 37.5 |
| Tony Baldwin | Director - IT | $186,513 | $47,102 | $233,615 | 37.5 |
| Edgar Zazueta | Director - Gov'T Relations | $188,335 | $41,124 | $229,459 | 37.5 |
| Laura Preston | Gr Advocate | $171,418 | $44,871 | $216,289 | 37.5 |
| David Williams Thru 052018 | CFO | $103,900 | $22,699 | $126,599 | 21.3 |
| Erin Grogan Started 122018 | CFO | $6,941 | — | $6,941 | 21.3 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Smith | Executive Director | $280,550 | $64,087 | $344,637 | 18.5 |
| David Williams Thru 052018 | CFO | $181,166 | $49,853 | $231,019 | 21.3 |
| Scarlett Vanyi | COO | $187,387 | $37,522 | $224,909 | 21.3 |
| Edgar Zazueta | Director - Gov'T Relations | $181,658 | $40,408 | $222,066 | 37.5 |
| Carl Mack | Director - Policy Analysis | $182,180 | $38,553 | $220,733 | 37.5 |
| Tony Baldwin | Director - IT | $171,813 | $47,270 | $219,083 | 37.5 |
| Margarita C Cuizon | Director - Membership | $172,819 | $41,204 | $214,023 | 37.5 |
| Laura Preston | Gr Advocate | $154,030 | $49,566 | $203,596 | 37.5 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.