J W Sefton Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J W Sefton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1952, with $1,275,799 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
3755 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA, 92110 EIN 95-1513384 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 23.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$19.8M
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.
C
—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 J W Sefton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating160 mo reserves · -16% 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 J W Sefton Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 J W Sefton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 J W Sefton Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3755 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA, 92110
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $19.8M
Operating margin
-16.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$19.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,275,799▼23.1% | $1,484,090▲5.5% | $19,835,550▼1.0% | $19,835,550▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,659,639▲18.2% | $1,406,199▼1.3% | $20,043,841▲1.3% | $20,043,841▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,403,866▼22.0% | $1,424,043▼9.2% | $19,790,401▼0.1% | $19,790,401▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,800,360▲6.5% | $1,568,088▲13.3% | $19,810,578▲1.2% | $19,810,578▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,691,174▲19.9% | $1,383,951▼0.3% | $19,578,306▲1.6% | $19,578,306▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,410,830▼4.5% | $1,388,358▼3.1% | $19,271,083▲0.1% | $19,271,083▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,477,623▲27.7% | $1,433,287▲2.2% | $19,248,611▲0.2% | $19,248,611▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,157,254▼35.9% | $1,402,640▲6.8% | $19,204,275▼1.3% | $19,204,275▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,805,221▲115% | $1,313,580▼6.6% | $19,449,661▲2.6% | $19,449,661▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $839,119▼40.6% | $1,405,942▲41.6% | $18,951,398▼2.9% | $18,951,398▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,413,436▲6.0% | $992,691▼27.4% | $19,518,221▲2.2% | $19,518,221▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,333,797 | $1,366,897▲12.2% | $19,097,476▼0.2% | $19,097,476▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,218,668▼3.2% | $19,130,576▼2.1% | $19,130,576▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,259,516 | $19,543,220 | $19,543,220 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is J W Sefton Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J W Sefton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1513384, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J W Sefton Foundation's EIN?
- J W Sefton Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1513384.
- How much revenue does J W Sefton Foundation report?
- J W Sefton Foundation reported $1,275,799 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J W Sefton Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J W Sefton Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J W Sefton Foundation (EIN 95-1513384) 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.