Christian Unified Schools of San Diego
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Cajon, California, registered in 1966, with $26,096,130 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2100 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92019 EIN 95-2406918 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.1M
▲ 12.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$26.5M
Net assets
$3.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Christian Unified Schools of San Diego— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -1% 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 Christian Unified Schools of San Diego: 2 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Christian Unified Schools of San Diego— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Christian Unified Schools of San Diego: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2100 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92019
- City
- El Cajon
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.6M (FY2013) to $26.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.5MNet assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-1.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$4.5M
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,096,130▲12.1% | $26,472,984▲11.0% | $3,566,729▲2.7% | $8,038,260▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,284,068▼2.8% | $23,848,014▲9.6% | $3,472,150▼12.2% | $8,667,167▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,946,458▲19.9% | $21,758,056▲13.7% | $3,955,512▲133% | $8,631,220▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,972,117▲18.5% | $19,129,889▲22.0% | $1,697,502▲68.6% | $6,699,634▲80.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,847,093▲21.6% | $15,680,352▲8.3% | $1,006,598▲489% | $3,718,599▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,858,439▲1.5% | $14,482,014▲4.8% | -$258,713▼161% | $3,224,518▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,647,207▲5.1% | $13,818,551▲0.2% | $425,192▼33.7% | $3,116,680▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,990,704▲4.4% | $13,790,666▲9.5% | $641,002▼54.5% | $3,779,710▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,448,530▲4.9% | $12,597,087▲2.4% | $1,409,161▼5.8% | $4,496,673▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,865,174▼2.1% | $12,305,010▼1.5% | $1,495,408▼26.4% | $4,768,660▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,116,091▲13.8% | $12,497,551▲12.6% | $2,031,829▼18.1% | $5,213,061▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,643,786 | $11,100,276▲1.7% | $2,479,506▼12.4% | $5,437,321▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,918,457▲6.1% | $2,831,631▼0.5% | $5,665,552▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,287,580▲2.8% | $2,846,555▲0.5% | $5,824,516▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,007,983▼3.7% | $2,832,403▲43.4% | $5,660,373▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $10,393,742 | $1,975,494 | $4,539,905 | 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.
Grants received · $2.3M total
36 grants to Christian Unified Schools of San Diego totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shoothing sports | 2024 | $17,572 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,796 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,450 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Scholarships for students and the general advancement of the academic experience | 2023 | $5,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,150 |
| Turning Point For God | General giving | 2021 | $675,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $31,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $31,050 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Turning Point For God | General giving | 2020 | $151,264 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $100,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For the cesw's ptf jog-a-thon, to be utilized for advancing the educational opportunities of the children who attend cesw. the grant can be utilized for school supplies (e.g., computers, audio-visual equipment, etc.), student scholarships, staff development, and other priorities identified by mrs. marla hester and ptf on behalf of cesw | 2020 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christian Unified Schools of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2406918, based in El Cajon, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego's EIN?
- Christian Unified Schools of San Diego's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2406918.
- How much revenue does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego report?
- Christian Unified Schools of San Diego reported $26,096,130 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego have?
- CharityIndex grades Christian Unified Schools of San Diego B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christian Unified Schools of San Diego (EIN 95-2406918) 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.