San Diego Comic Convention
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
San Diego Comic Convention is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1977, with $35,379,610 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4375 Jutland Dr, San Diego, CA, 92117 EIN 95-3072188 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$35.4M
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$30.9M
Net assets
$21.9M
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 San Diego Comic Convention— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +13% 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 Comic Convention: 8 mo reserves · +13% 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 San Diego Comic Convention— 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 Comic Convention: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4375 Jutland Dr, San Diego, CA, 92117
- 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 $17.3M (FY2013) to $35.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.4MNet assets $21.9M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$48.2M
Total liabilities
$26.4M
Net assets
$21.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,379,610▲3.8% | $30,862,615▲6.2% | $21,852,097▲26.1% | $48,218,794▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $34,082,632▲23.5% | $29,060,270▲3.6% | $17,335,102▲40.1% | $44,075,481▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $27,589,842▲280% | $28,053,463▲135% | $12,371,066▼4.3% | $37,065,318▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,260,590▲125% | $11,927,946▲19.0% | $12,922,884▼26.5% | $43,401,363▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,221,881▼88.7% | $10,022,554▼64.7% | $17,590,237▼38.6% | $46,073,091▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $28,522,117▲11.6% | $28,357,972▲2.5% | $28,649,679▲0.6% | $44,361,432▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,560,690▲4.7% | $27,670,390▲26.3% | $28,485,534▼6.9% | $45,004,734▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $24,418,845▲11.1% | $21,904,408▲16.4% | $30,595,234▲9.0% | $35,485,521▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,988,184▲11.0% | $18,822,455▲23.0% | $28,080,797▲13.0% | $33,765,199▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,800,838▲14.7% | $15,309,029▲10.5% | $24,858,609▲25.2% | $28,086,425▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,260,563 | $13,858,041▲14.5% | $19,848,360▲20.7% | $22,298,585▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,106,783▲6.9% | $16,445,838▲20.0% | $17,302,682▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,326,622 | $13,705,670 | $17,652,710 | 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 · $633K total
13 grants to San Diego Comic Convention totaling $633K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | Inspiring future leaders grant to support steam educational programming | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $8,724 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $35,247 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $142,647 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To support the comic-con museum | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $8,416 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2019 | $97,828 |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Comic-con museum | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General support | 2018 | $225,474 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is San Diego Comic Convention a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Diego Comic Convention is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3072188, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is San Diego Comic Convention's EIN?
- San Diego Comic Convention's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3072188.
- How much revenue does San Diego Comic Convention report?
- San Diego Comic Convention reported $35,379,610 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Diego Comic Convention have?
- CharityIndex grades San Diego Comic Convention B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Diego Comic Convention (EIN 95-3072188) 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.