Special Olympics Northern California Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Special Olympics Northern California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pleasant Hill, California, registered in 1996, with $8,486,095 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3480 Buskirk Ave Ste 340, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523 EIN 68-0363121 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.5M
▼ 25.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.7M
Net assets
$14.3M
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.
D
—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 Special Olympics Northern California Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -85% 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 Special Olympics Northern California Inc: 11 mo reserves · -85% margin earns a F 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 Special Olympics Northern California Inc— 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 Special Olympics Northern California Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3480 Buskirk Ave Ste 340, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
- City
- Pleasant Hill
- State
- California
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Sports Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.3M (FY2013) to $8.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $14.3M
Operating margin
-84.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.3M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$14.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,486,095▼25.3% | $15,685,090▲8.6% | $14,264,151▼33.0% | $17,289,048▼29.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,366,297▼57.0% | $14,445,629▲25.9% | $21,276,247▼12.6% | $24,444,252▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,413,746▲108% | $11,472,039▲39.0% | $24,330,421▲159% | $27,606,694▲159% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,718,855▲57.7% | $8,254,611▲1.0% | $9,391,409▲89.8% | $10,672,015▲73.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,066,036▼22.8% | $8,175,453▼13.5% | $4,946,920▼2.2% | $6,164,597▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,445,844▲12.6% | $9,451,428▲8.8% | $5,056,337▲24.5% | $5,396,907▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,275,615▲6.3% | $8,686,341▲8.3% | $4,061,921▲17.0% | $4,371,385▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,722,026▲0.5% | $8,022,975▲8.0% | $3,472,647▲25.2% | $3,800,707▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,675,103▲26.9% | $7,430,515▲4.4% | $2,773,596▲81.4% | $3,064,054▲50.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,838,749▼4.2% | $7,114,837▼3.2% | $1,529,008▼15.3% | $2,033,672▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,137,520▼1.9% | $7,347,468▲0.6% | $1,805,096▼10.4% | $2,213,576▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,272,789 | $7,305,634▲5.6% | $2,015,044▼1.6% | $2,485,465▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,917,287▲0.8% | $2,047,889▲9.2% | $2,434,996▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,862,311▲21.9% | $1,874,914▲16.8% | $2,286,831▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,630,415 | $1,605,287 | $2,035,404 | 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 · $21.6M total
126 grants to Special Olympics Northern California Inc totaling $21.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Inc | Program assistance | 2024 | $1,508,800 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Program assistance | 2024 | $279,722 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | People with disabilities | 2024 | $200,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $116,906 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $113,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $24,470 |
| Credit Unions In the State of California | The mission of special olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Delta Dental of California | Regional partner sponsorship | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Program assistance | 2023 | $1,329,013 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $342,027 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Program assistance | 2023 | $236,434 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2023 | $209,900 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2023 | $200,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Special Olympics Northern California Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Special Olympics Northern California Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0363121, based in Pleasant Hill, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Special Olympics Northern California Inc's EIN?
- Special Olympics Northern California Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0363121.
- How much revenue does Special Olympics Northern California Inc report?
- Special Olympics Northern California Inc reported $8,486,095 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Special Olympics Northern California Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Special Olympics Northern California Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Special Olympics Northern California Inc (EIN 68-0363121) 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.