San Diego Gas & Electric
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
San Diego Gas & Electric is a 501(c)(9) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1995, with $6,087,900 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
488 8th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101 EIN 33-0618478 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.1M
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$5.0M
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+
★★★★
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 Gas & Electric— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +26% 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 Gas & Electric: 13 mo reserves · +26% 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 Gas & Electric— 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 San Diego Gas & Electric: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 488 8th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2013) to $6.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,188Net assets $5.0M
Operating margin
26.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$1,188
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,087,900▲3.8% | $4,494,099▼22.0% | $5,035,814▲46.3% | $5,037,002▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,862,675▲0.4% | $5,760,338▼1.1% | $3,442,013▲3.1% | $3,604,153▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,839,177▲4.8% | $5,826,798▲5.4% | $3,339,676▲0.4% | $3,500,538▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,571,523▼3.4% | $5,527,877▼4.8% | $3,327,297▲1.3% | $3,470,018▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,768,810▼0.6% | $5,808,171▲2.1% | $3,283,651▼1.2% | $3,415,837▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,803,962▼13.2% | $5,688,762▼9.4% | $3,323,012▲3.6% | $3,463,690▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,688,838▲13.0% | $6,280,774▲26.4% | $3,207,812▲24.5% | $3,845,628▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,916,873▲2.5% | $4,968,905▲11.3% | $2,576,841▲58.2% | $2,576,841▲58.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,771,224▲28.2% | $4,464,509▲6.7% | $1,628,873▲406% | $1,628,873▲406% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,502,609▲3.9% | $4,183,449▼5.7% | $322,158▲10646% | $322,158▲10646% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,333,365 | $4,434,440▼34.3% | $2,998▼97.1% | $2,998▼97.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,748,434▼14.3% | $104,073▼96.2% | $104,314▼96.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $7,873,112▲5.9% | $2,715,177▼59.0% | $2,715,188▼59.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,432,539 | $6,629,735 | $6,629,799 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is San Diego Gas & Electric a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Diego Gas & Electric is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0618478, based in San Diego, California.
- What is San Diego Gas & Electric's EIN?
- San Diego Gas & Electric's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0618478.
- How much revenue does San Diego Gas & Electric report?
- San Diego Gas & Electric reported $6,087,900 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Diego Gas & Electric have?
- CharityIndex grades San Diego Gas & Electric C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Diego Gas & Electric (EIN 33-0618478) 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.