Southern California Seminary
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Southern California Seminary is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Cajon, California, registered in 1949, with $2,549,644 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2075 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92019 EIN 95-2111210 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.5M
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.7M
Net assets
$480K
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 Southern California Seminary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -7% 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 Southern California Seminary: 2 mo reserves · -7% 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 Southern California Seminary— 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 Southern California Seminary: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2075 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92019
- City
- El Cajon
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $2.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $421KNet assets $480K
Operating margin
-7.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$900K
Total liabilities
$421K
Net assets
$480K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,549,644▼6.3% | $2,729,019▲4.1% | $479,744▼27.2% | $900,374▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,721,351▲18.9% | $2,620,698▲1.1% | $659,119▲18.0% | $1,146,628▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,288,653▼9.9% | $2,591,177▲6.9% | $558,466▼35.1% | $806,881▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,538,749▲3.5% | $2,423,788▼0.8% | $860,990▲15.4% | $1,109,424▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,452,987▼7.2% | $2,443,238▼9.2% | $746,029▲1.3% | $1,240,081▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,644,585▼5.0% | $2,690,768▲0.5% | $736,280▼5.9% | $947,954▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,784,293▼16.2% | $2,678,628▼10.2% | $782,463▲15.6% | $1,000,880▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,322,442▲23.0% | $2,982,064▲7.9% | $676,798▲101% | $867,426▲50.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,700,428▲12.7% | $2,764,970▲15.7% | $336,420▼16.1% | $576,106▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,397,094▲14.4% | $2,389,100▲6.3% | $400,962▲2.0% | $571,470▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,095,142 | $2,248,482▲4.0% | $392,968▼28.1% | $542,467▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,163,015▼7.8% | $546,308▼19.1% | $654,344▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,347,146▼5.3% | $675,556▲15.4% | $812,672▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,477,513▲18.5% | $585,313▼40.3% | $838,057▼27.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,091,353 | $981,188 | $1,154,400 | 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 · $277K total
8 grants to Southern California Seminary totaling $277K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Scholarship support | 2023 | $12,960 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $35,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Scholarship fund | 2021 | $8,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2018 | $48,185 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Level up scholarship/general support | 2017 | $52,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Level up scholarships, and for ober the top missions scholarships | 2016 | $70,400 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Southern California Seminary a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Southern California Seminary is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2111210, based in El Cajon, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Southern California Seminary's EIN?
- Southern California Seminary's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2111210.
- How much revenue does Southern California Seminary report?
- Southern California Seminary reported $2,549,644 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Southern California Seminary have?
- CharityIndex grades Southern California Seminary B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Southern California Seminary (EIN 95-2111210) 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.