California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) is a donation-dependent public charter school. No student is offered or denied admission based upon financial capacity. Through a public-private partnership, the State of California provides funding for the academic instructional program offered at CSArts-SGV. However, the school must raise approximately $2.8 million to fund the arts conservatory programs each year. CSArts-SGV relies solely on generous contributions from families, alumni, foundations, members of the community, and corporate sponsors to help reach this goal.

All families are required to complete the Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) form once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process. 

The collective CFA pledges from all of our families determine the annual budget for each conservatory. Any pledge or donations you make will be allocated directly to your child’s individual conservatory budget. Your donation specifically pays for salaries for your child’s conservatory director and teachers, facilities, equipment and supplies, performance opportunities, guest artist master teachers, and field trips. All cash contributions to the school are fully tax deductible.

We recognize that each family has a unique financial situation; however, our goal is 100% participation at the highest level possible from each family. You also have the option to sell or purchase program advertising space in the school’s yearlong performance program and/or Gala program.

We also encourage all families to check for matching gift eligibility through their employer. Detailed information on how to do so can be found at the bottom of this page.

CSArts-SGV is organized as a nonprofit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3). Our tax ID number is 81-3919990. All cash donations are fully tax deductible as provided by law. Please click here to download a copy of the IRS letter.

Please contact Family Liaison Larry Ruiz at larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60061 with any questions or comments.

All families are required to complete the Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) form once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process.

To make a direct, tax-deductible cash contribution to your child’s conservatory for the 2023-2024 school year, please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ParentPledge or click the button below to complete the CFA form. You can select automatic payments or email invoicing for any of the available payment plans: one-time donation, quarterly installments, monthly installments, or your own customized installment schedule.

Deadline to Complete the CFA Form: May 15, 2023

If you have already completed your CFA using the form linked above and are looking to submit payment for an existing pledge, please click the button below. 

Please note: This page is for pledge payments and should be used only after you have completed and submitted your CFA. You will need to complete a one-time registration to validate your email. Your email will become your login.

Pay your CFA pledge by clicking the button below.

Each year, CSArts-SGV offers families the opportunity to sell or purchase program advertising space in the school's yearlong performance program and/or Gala program. With visibility to all CSArts-SGV families and the broader San Gabriel Valley community, this advertising opportunity is great marketing and exposure for any business, large or small! Prices range from $200 to $7,000, depending upon ad size, color, and location.

Yearlong Performance Program Ad Submission Deadline: August 21, 2023
Gala Program Ad Submission Deadline: January 19, 2024

Please refer to the ad form linked below for more information on program advertising, including detailed requirements and a list of ad sizes and costs.

Families interested in selling advertising space are welcome to use the letter linked below! Give this letter, along with the ad form, to anyone you know who may be interested in purchasing an ad to support CSArts-SGV.

How To Submit Your Ad Form & Artwork

1. FORM: Email the completed ad form (linked above) with payment info to larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net.

2. ARTWORK: Refer to the artwork submission details on the ad form. Click the link below and follow the directions to upload your artwork.

For questions regarding advertising opportunities, please contact Larry Ruiz at larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60061. For questions regarding artwork submission, please contact Ricardo Mesina at advertising@sgv.csarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 3223. 

Leverage Your Donation Through Matching Gifts

Do you work for a company that will match cash gifts made by an employee to a certified nonprofit organization?

If you or your spouse work for or have retired from a company that has an employee gift matching program, you may be able to DOUBLE or even triple your cash gift to CSArts-SGV.

Here’s how it works:

1. Click the button below to see if your employer matches gifts.

2. Obtain a matching gift form from your company’s Human Resources or Payroll Office (this may be an online form or a paper form).

3. If your matching request is not submitted electronically, please be sure to forward a copy of your completed form to Larry Ruiz at larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net.

4. Make your donation online or mail your matching gift form and accompanying check to the address below:
   
   California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley
   Business Office
   1010 N. Main Street
   Santa Ana, CA 92701

If you have questions, please contact Family Liaison Larry Ruiz at larry.ruiz@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60061.

Company Gift Matching Lookup

To see if your employer matches gifts, click the link below and enter your employer's name in the search box.