El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 2002, with $18,617,541 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
328 W Halesworth St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 EIN 33-0960964 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.6M
▲ 0.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.5M
Net assets
$17.5M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 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 El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana: 11 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A 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 El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana— 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 El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 328 W Halesworth St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.7M (FY2013) to $18.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16.0MNet assets $17.5M
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.5M
Total liabilities
$16.0M
Net assets
$17.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,617,541▲0.9% | $18,464,046▲0.2% | $17,519,134▲0.9% | $33,488,267▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $18,448,964▲4.5% | $18,435,247▲6.2% | $17,365,639▲0.1% | $33,287,804▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $17,658,743▲9.5% | $17,357,808▲0.3% | $17,351,922▲1.8% | $35,543,289▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,122,401▲22.4% | $17,307,560▲32.1% | $17,050,987▼6.5% | $33,443,651▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,171,908▲13.2% | $13,104,538▼0.5% | $18,236,146▲0.4% | $32,527,367▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,638,592▼3.1% | $13,170,065▲13.0% | $18,168,776▼7.8% | $32,600,024▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,015,325▼49.8% | $11,652,519▲5.9% | $19,700,249▲1.9% | $33,280,646▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $23,928,459▲127% | $10,998,408▲7.5% | $19,337,443▲202% | $33,317,801▲298% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,529,289▼9.4% | $10,235,506▲7.5% | $6,407,392▲4.8% | $8,376,242▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $11,616,583▲20.4% | $9,518,858▲12.8% | $6,113,609▲52.2% | $8,250,787▲82.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,651,758▲26.0% | $8,436,420▲10.9% | $4,015,884▲43.4% | $4,522,238▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,657,563 | $7,604,362▲27.1% | $2,800,546▲1.9% | $3,287,603▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,981,248▲15.5% | $2,747,345▲21.4% | $3,294,736▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,179,125▲3.4% | $2,263,713▲15.6% | $2,462,136▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,010,904 | $1,958,317 | $2,235,238 | 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 · $738K total
21 grants to El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana totaling $738K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidosus | Grants | 2023 | $89,205 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $46,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Inc | Cold storage & capacity grant | 2023 | $17,842 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2022 | $40,998 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2020 | $53,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $91,500 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2019 | $45,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2019 | $20,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Unidosus | Grants | 2018 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0960964, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana's EIN?
- El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0960964.
- How much revenue does El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana report?
- El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana reported $18,617,541 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana have?
- CharityIndex grades El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for El Sol Science & Arts Academy of Santa Ana (EIN 33-0960964) 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.