David C Copley Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
David C Copley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1996, with $8,701,477 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400, San Diego, CA, 92130 EIN 95-6051770 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.7M
▲ 43.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.3M
Net assets
$104.5M
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 David C Copley Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating135 mo reserves · -7% 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 David C Copley Foundation: 135 mo reserves · -7% 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 David C Copley Foundation— 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 David C Copley Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400, San Diego, CA, 92130
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $24.8M (FY2015) to $8.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $104.5M
Operating margin
-6.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$104.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,701,477▲43.0% | $9,299,336▲55.2% | $104,462,718▼0.6% | $104,462,718▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,085,572▲14.7% | $5,992,075▲18.5% | $105,060,577▲0.1% | $105,060,577▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,304,378▼29.1% | $5,056,183▼22.1% | $104,967,080▲0.2% | $104,967,080▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,476,735▲42.2% | $6,490,288▲10.5% | $104,718,885▲1.0% | $104,718,885▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,257,473▼6.2% | $5,875,544▼13.1% | $103,732,438▼0.6% | $103,732,438▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,605,954▼4.2% | $6,760,874▼15.3% | $104,350,509▼1.1% | $104,350,509▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,853,162▼70.3% | $7,979,883▲27.5% | $105,505,429▼2.0% | $105,505,429▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $19,725,520▲184% | $6,259,185▲47.5% | $107,632,150▲14.3% | $107,632,150▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,947,943▼71.9% | $4,244,072▲17.6% | $94,165,815▲3.0% | $94,165,815▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $24,763,512 | $3,609,555 | $91,461,944 | $91,461,944 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is David C Copley Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. David C Copley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6051770, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is David C Copley Foundation's EIN?
- David C Copley Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6051770.
- How much revenue does David C Copley Foundation report?
- David C Copley Foundation reported $8,701,477 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does David C Copley Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades David C Copley Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for David C Copley Foundation (EIN 95-6051770) 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.