Avid Center
88% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Avid Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1997, with $86,402,327 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
5187 College Ave Ste 163, San Diego, CA, 92115 EIN 33-0522594 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.4M
▼ 0.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$84.4M
Net assets
$116.8M
Employees
942
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Avid Center: 88% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Avid Center: 17 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Avid Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Avid Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness.
What they do
Avid also conducts two-day face-to-face trainings locally or regionally as well as two-day virtual trainings for educators in various roles to implement and sustain avid, hone their practices, and improve their systems. these two-day trainings are held during the school year and in the summer.
Avid provides year-long, multi-session trainings district directors who oversee the avid implementation in their district. the trainings are designed to equip the district directors to lead and sustain the avid implementations in their district.
Avid conducts virtual and face-to-face, two-day trainings.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5187 College Ave Ste 163, San Diego, CA, 92115
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44.6M (FY2013) to $86.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.8MNet assets $116.8M
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$152.5M
Total liabilities
$35.8M
Net assets
$116.8M
Salaries & benefits
$52.2M
62% of expenses
Board members
10
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,402,327▼0.6% | $84,427,839▲3.2% | $116,758,327▲4.9% | $152,539,839▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $86,941,213▲11.8% | $81,800,649▲0.8% | $111,284,992▲9.6% | $149,027,888▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,784,548▼1.2% | $81,174,427▲49.8% | $101,557,571▼11.9% | $144,965,219▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $78,711,748▲28.7% | $54,191,929▼1.7% | $115,297,498▲18.3% | $156,133,269▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,146,519▼22.6% | $55,145,099▼27.5% | $97,443,244▲23.5% | $134,506,037▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $79,031,144▲4.5% | $76,108,536▲6.7% | $78,919,246▲12.0% | $117,577,337▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,660,737▲14.4% | $71,309,942▲10.8% | $70,466,173▼1.1% | $111,709,020▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,119,114▼10.2% | $64,363,286▲9.3% | $71,229,030▲10.6% | $111,834,016▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $73,596,194▲28.7% | $58,912,908▲10.1% | $64,391,484▲11.3% | $77,414,572▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,181,662▲23.0% | $53,517,763▲13.0% | $57,849,411▲2.2% | $70,494,385▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,485,951▲4.2% | $47,351,814▲7.4% | $56,602,975▲2.5% | $66,042,490▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,610,115 | $44,093,687▲22.4% | $55,201,020▲8.1% | $63,988,009▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,013,924▲10.4% | $51,069,540▲13.6% | $58,814,255▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $32,608,271▲9.6% | $44,945,159▲4.9% | $52,383,443▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,757,566 | $42,852,056 | $49,685,395 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Thuan Nguyen — $984,896 (1.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thuan Nguyen | President and Ceo | 40 | $984,896 |
| Steve Silberman | Chief Business Officer | 40 | $347,035 |
| Melissa Fowler | Chief Engagement Officer | 40 | $302,012 |
| Maria Darie | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $285,259 |
| Erika Wagner | Vice President | 40 | $256,831 |
| Lynn Kepp | Vice President | 40 | $244,822 |
| Louis Salerno Term 101224 | Former General Counsel | 40 | $240,322 |
| Aliber Lozano | Head of Teaching & Learning | 40 | $235,641 |
| Ellen Nickerson Term 123124 | Head of Teaching & Learning | 40 | $228,410 |
| Kyle Hatfield | Vice President | 40 | $225,401 |
| Dennis Johnston | Senior Director | 40 | $219,002 |
| Eileen Friou | Head of Special Projects | 40 | $217,213 |
| Mary A Childress | Chief of Staff | 40 | $213,455 |
| Melissa Cole | Vice President | 40 | $211,065 |
| Patrick Briggs | Executive Director | 40 | $205,325 |
| Allen Johnson | Vice President | 40 | $196,118 |
| Brett A Bowers | Vice President | 40 | $194,139 |
| Marci M Price Term 123124 | Vice President | 40 | $187,586 |
| Christine Goens | Associate Vice President | 40 | $177,858 |
| Clarence Fields | Board Vice Chair/secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteboard Advisors LLC | Consulting | $152,292 |
| Verus Investments | Consulting | $126,736 |
| Muhammad Ali T | Programming | $124,512 |
| Aldrich Cpas and Advisors LLP | CPA Services | $115,955 |
Grants received · $874K total
15 grants to Avid Center totaling $874K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $219,173 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $176,318 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $30,200 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $60,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Education | 2017 | $60,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Education | 2016 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To provide financial education to california students entering college. | 2016 | $18,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2014 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avid Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Avid Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0522594, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Avid Center's EIN?
- Avid Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0522594.
- How much revenue does Avid Center report?
- Avid Center reported $86,402,327 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Avid Center's spending goes to programs?
- Avid Center spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Avid Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Avid Center A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Avid Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Avid Center's latest Form 990 is $984,896, paid to Thuan Nguyen (President and Ceo).
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Data for Avid Center (EIN 33-0522594) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.