La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Mesa, California, registered in 1999, with $246,805 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942 EIN 33-0856480 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$247K
▼ 44.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$94K
Net assets
$834K
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 La Mesa Park and Recreation 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 rating106 mo reserves · +62% 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 La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation: 106 mo reserves · +62% 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 La Mesa Park and Recreation 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 La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
- City
- La Mesa
- State
- California
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2016) to $247K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $9,148Net assets $834K
Operating margin
61.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$843K
Total liabilities
$9,148
Net assets
$834K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $246,805▼44.3% | $94,309▼16.0% | $834,179▲22.4% | $843,327▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $443,215▲128% | $112,258▲45.8% | $681,683▲94.4% | $689,463▲94.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $194,695▲73.9% | $76,992▼60.1% | $350,726▲70.3% | $354,451▲68.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $111,964▲96.9% | $193,036▲589% | $205,974▼28.2% | $210,534▼27.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $56,873▲37.0% | $28,017▼82.0% | $287,046▲11.2% | $289,768▲9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $41,523▼20.8% | $155,912▲49.7% | $258,190▼30.7% | $265,625▼29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $52,428▼19.5% | $104,154▲154% | $372,579▼12.2% | $376,471▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $65,122 | $40,972 | $424,305 | $424,305 | 990EZ |
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 · $109K total
7 grants to La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation totaling $109K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $16,070 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Electric tool lending library and green community events for la mesa park and recreation foundation | 2022 | $34,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2022 | $10,125 |
| Grossmont Hospital Corporation | Donation for local events and programs | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Grossmont Hospital Corporation | Sponsorship and donation for local events and programs | 2021 | $6,450 |
| The San Diego Foundation | An age friendly communities program technical support grant for la mesa community garden at mcarthur park | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Grossmont Hospital Corporation | Sponsor - la mesa park & rec foundation, annual la mesa rocks fundraiser | 2018 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0856480, based in La Mesa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
- La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0856480.
- How much revenue does La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation report?
- La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation reported $246,805 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation (EIN 33-0856480) 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.