Reuben H Fleet Science Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Reuben H Fleet Science Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1964, with $9,119,074 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 33303, San Diego, CA, 92163 EIN 95-6066250 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.1M
▼ 3.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.7M
Net assets
$9.6M
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 Reuben H Fleet Science Center— 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 rating11 mo reserves · -17% 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 Reuben H Fleet Science Center: 11 mo reserves · -17% 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 Reuben H Fleet Science Center— 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 Reuben H Fleet Science Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 33303, San Diego, CA, 92163
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.1M (FY2013) to $9.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.4MNet assets $9.6M
Operating margin
-17.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.0M
Total liabilities
$4.4M
Net assets
$9.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,119,074▼3.7% | $10,673,117▲1.0% | $9,607,075▼10.7% | $14,045,280▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,468,540▲11.5% | $10,564,312▲8.7% | $10,763,465▼6.5% | $14,601,717▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,493,993▼30.3% | $9,715,555▲16.2% | $11,513,965▼7.4% | $15,715,092▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,189,774▲111% | $8,359,483▲53.8% | $12,434,448▲36.6% | $16,408,047▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,790,521▼20.9% | $5,434,135▼31.7% | $9,104,689▲13.6% | $13,641,654▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,324,181▼16.6% | $7,958,165▼5.7% | $8,015,580▼8.5% | $12,266,005▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,779,842▲19.4% | $8,435,253▼3.1% | $8,764,271▲3.5% | $13,061,904▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,352,400▼10.0% | $8,708,140▼2.2% | $8,470,392▼12.9% | $13,073,439▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,169,632▲6.1% | $8,900,376▲10.3% | $9,720,935▼3.6% | $14,450,473▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,702,000▲14.6% | $8,072,280▲15.3% | $10,086,507▼5.3% | $14,924,504▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,719,751▲9.7% | $7,001,356▲3.1% | $10,651,790▼5.5% | $15,852,959▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,124,733 | $6,792,397▲1.0% | $11,269,820▼2.7% | $16,602,994▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,724,025▲3.2% | $11,580,128▲3.5% | $17,155,190▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,518,122 | $11,192,076 | $16,583,604 | 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 · $6.8M total
50 grants to Reuben H Fleet Science Center totaling $6.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $59,217 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Arts | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Annual gala | 2023 | $653,582 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $77,976 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $52,860 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $18,750 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Mystery at the museum | 2022 | $662,822 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $103,399 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $9,800 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For the scitech program | 2021 | $488,588 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $109,727 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Reuben H Fleet Science Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Reuben H Fleet Science Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6066250, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Reuben H Fleet Science Center's EIN?
- Reuben H Fleet Science Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6066250.
- How much revenue does Reuben H Fleet Science Center report?
- Reuben H Fleet Science Center reported $9,119,074 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Reuben H Fleet Science Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Reuben H Fleet Science Center C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Reuben H Fleet Science Center (EIN 95-6066250) 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.