Southwestern College Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Southwestern College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chula Vista, California, registered in 2017, with $3,210,694 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
900 Otay Lakes Rd 104, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 EIN 95-3794927 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.2M
▲ 22.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
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.
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 Southwestern College Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -8% 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 Southwestern College Foundation: 17 mo reserves · -8% 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 Southwestern College Foundation— 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 Southwestern College Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 900 Otay Lakes Rd 104, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
- City
- Chula Vista
- State
- California
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $166K (FY2013) to $3.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $5.0M
Operating margin
-8.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,210,694▲22.8% | $3,471,542▲43.9% | $5,000,107▲0.4% | $5,015,038▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,614,309▼37.7% | $2,412,982▼25.5% | $4,981,569▲8.3% | $5,052,594▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,198,025▲40.9% | $3,239,178▲139% | $4,600,544▲13.8% | $4,657,257▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,979,241▲115% | $1,355,110▲24.5% | $4,044,203▲107% | $4,061,746▲108% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,385,853▲76.7% | $1,088,383▲89.8% | $1,953,481▲20.0% | $1,955,948▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $784,114▲29.9% | $573,404▲16.6% | $1,628,501▲21.4% | $1,635,232▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $603,664▲39.7% | $491,601▲61.9% | $1,341,435▲13.5% | $1,343,978▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $432,101▲227% | $303,578▲166% | $1,181,797▲20.0% | $1,202,016▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $132,019▼52.3% | $113,949▼8.2% | $984,606▼0.1% | $992,530▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $276,716▲66.5% | $124,080▼37.1% | $985,400▲3.6% | $989,094▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $166,206 | $197,211▲28.1% | $951,411▲5.6% | $952,168▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $153,909▲40.4% | $901,220▲12.0% | $924,611▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $109,606▼48.9% | $804,842▼6.2% | $909,008▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $214,519▲93.3% | $857,776▲17.7% | $868,231▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $110,955 | $729,037 | $731,395 | 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 · $1.0M total
24 grants to Southwestern College Foundation totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Cccse scholarship grant | 2024 | $22,400 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To support micro grants to childcare providers | 2023 | $85,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Chg Foundation | Chg endowed scholarship fund -inv 5470 | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Cccse scholarship grant | 2023 | $21,750 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Sbdc: business financial fitness | 2022 | $92,500 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Cccse scholarship grant | 2022 | $20,300 |
| Chg Foundation | Chg diversity & inclusion scholarships | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $5,244 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To support san diego & imperial women's business center in offering low-income women of color with an 8-week program to launch a family childcare business and complement it with a non-credit certificate from southwestern college on child development and technical assistance | 2021 | $147,250 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Osher scholarship | 2021 | $26,000 |
| Chg Foundation | Chg diversity & inclusion scholarships | 2021 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Southwestern College Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Southwestern College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3794927, based in Chula Vista, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Southwestern College Foundation's EIN?
- Southwestern College Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3794927.
- How much revenue does Southwestern College Foundation report?
- Southwestern College Foundation reported $3,210,694 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Southwestern College Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Southwestern College Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Southwestern College Foundation (EIN 95-3794927) 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.