Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1995, with $3,434,353 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▲ 58.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.9M
Net assets
$37.2M
Employees
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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 Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation: 153 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$37.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,434,353▲58.4% | $2,923,991▼29.2% | $37,184,723▲1.4% | $37,184,723▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,168,316▼80.6% | $4,129,732▲184% | $36,678,048▼5.3% | $36,678,048▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $11,203,965▲656% | $1,455,352▼21.7% | $38,710,368▲30.2% | $38,710,368▲30.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,482,502▲21.6% | $1,858,106▲3.1% | $29,721,810▼1.3% | $29,721,810▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,219,030▼45.2% | $1,801,783▲9.2% | $30,098,910▼2.0% | $30,098,910▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,224,604▼2.7% | $1,649,281▼20.0% | $30,701,337▲2.0% | $30,701,337▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,286,903▲9.9% | $2,062,811▲28.0% | $30,096,218▲0.4% | $30,096,218▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,080,067▲75.3% | $1,610,989▼17.7% | $29,975,427▼0.4% | $29,975,427▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,186,319▼64.2% | $1,957,800▼33.4% | $30,095,080▼2.7% | $30,095,080▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,310,317▲41.6% | $2,939,867▲57.7% | $30,923,258▲0.8% | $30,923,258▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,338,401▲9.0% | $1,864,109▼35.1% | $30,683,708▲0.9% | $30,683,708▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,146,241 | $2,870,708▲42.2% | $30,401,602▼3.6% | $30,401,602▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,019,164▼5.6% | $31,546,185▼2.1% | $31,546,185▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,138,358▲60.1% | $32,222,299▼1.1% | $32,222,299▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,335,400 | $32,588,886 | $32,588,886 | 990PF |
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Data for Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation (EIN 33-0653203) 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.