Parent Giving Overview

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is a donation-dependent public charter school. No student is offered or denied admission based upon financial capacity. However, each school year we must raise approximately $15 million to fund the arts conservatories, and we rely on our families and the community-at-large to help us 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 contribution you make will be allocated directly to your child’s individual conservatory budget. Your contribution specifically pays for salaries for your child’s conservatory director and teachers, facilities, equipment and supplies, performance opportunities, guest artist master teachers, and other arts enrichment opportunities.

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 digital yearlong performance program.

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

Please contact Rachel Steinke, Family Giving Coordinator, at 714.560.0900 ext. 3222 or rachel.steinke@ocsarts.net with any questions.

Cash Pledge

To make a cash contribution* to your child’s conservatory for the 2026-2027 school year, click the button below to complete the CFA form. You can choose to make a one-time contribution, give in quarterly or monthly installments, or set up your own customized installment schedule.

Complete My CFA

 * OCSA is organized as a nonprofit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3). Our tax ID number is 33-0891574. Your cash contributions may be tax deductible as provided by law, subject to new IRS rules. We encourage you to consult the most recent IRS guidance or a qualified tax professional. Please click here to download a copy of our IRS letter.

Digital Advertising Pledge

You may choose to fund your child’s conservatory, in full or in part, by purchasing or selling advertising space in OCSA’s yearlong digital performance program. Please click below to submit a digital program advertising pledge.

Submit an Ad Pledge

STUDENTS NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR

As a reminder, if your student plans to disenroll from OCSA and enroll in another school for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the withdrawal form.

If you have questions, please contact our Registrar, Hui-Shurn Yong, at hui-shurn.yong@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 6174.