San Diego Coastkeeper
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
San Diego Coastkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1995, with $921,217 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8305 Vickers St Ste 209, San Diego, CA, 92111 EIN 33-0647946 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$921K
▼ 32.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.6M
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 San Diego Coastkeeper— 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 rating18 mo reserves · -18% 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 San Diego Coastkeeper: 18 mo reserves · -18% 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 San Diego Coastkeeper— 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 San Diego Coastkeeper: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8305 Vickers St Ste 209, San Diego, CA, 92111
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $605K (FY2013) to $921K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $725KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-18.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$725K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $921,217▼32.3% | $1,090,517▼6.2% | $1,637,847▼9.4% | $2,363,056▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,360,636▲20.5% | $1,162,593▲38.1% | $1,807,147▲12.3% | $1,976,731▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,128,832▲48.4% | $841,936▲25.4% | $1,609,104▲21.7% | $1,633,022▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $760,562▼28.3% | $671,655▲4.3% | $1,322,208▲7.2% | $1,424,768▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,060,137▲22.0% | $643,719▲10.9% | $1,233,301▲51.0% | $1,250,345▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $869,205▼4.1% | $580,524▼1.0% | $816,883▲54.7% | $866,949▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $906,812▲33.3% | $586,384▼12.3% | $528,202▲154% | $541,836▲127% | 990 |
| 2016 | $680,344▲6.9% | $668,734▲3.1% | $207,774▲5.9% | $238,537▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $636,402▲5.2% | $648,379▲29.4% | $196,164▼30.4% | $202,041▼48.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $605,086 | $501,142▼29.1% | $281,741▲68.3% | $393,683▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $707,088▼38.3% | $167,411▲69.4% | $389,334▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,146,408 | $98,823 | $273,811 | 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 · $3.0M total
45 grants to San Diego Coastkeeper totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,005 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $251,150 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $138,349 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $31,300 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $14,555 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,008 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $29,850 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Cox charities community grant | 2022 | $26,958 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,672 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2022 | $8,313 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For advancing climate-smart, multi-benefit integrated water management in san diego to achieve clean water and climate resilience | 2021 | $93,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is San Diego Coastkeeper a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Diego Coastkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0647946, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is San Diego Coastkeeper's EIN?
- San Diego Coastkeeper's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0647946.
- How much revenue does San Diego Coastkeeper report?
- San Diego Coastkeeper reported $921,217 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Diego Coastkeeper have?
- CharityIndex grades San Diego Coastkeeper C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Diego Coastkeeper (EIN 33-0647946) 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.