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. However, each school year we must raise approximately $2.8 million to fund the 11 arts conservatories, and we rely on our families and the community at large to help us reach this goal.

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 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 digital yearlong performance program and/or digital 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 contributions 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.