The Skatepark Project
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
The Skatepark Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vista, California, registered in 2001, with $2,683,343 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1203 Activity Dr, Vista, CA, 92081 EIN 33-0965889 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▼ 28.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.0M
Net assets
-$654K
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 The Skatepark Project— 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 rating0 mo reserves · -162% 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 The Skatepark Project: 0 mo reserves · -162% 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 The Skatepark Project— 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 The Skatepark Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1203 Activity Dr, Vista, CA, 92081
- City
- Vista
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $823K (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.4MNet assets -$654K
Operating margin
-162.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.7M
Total liabilities
$4.4M
Net assets
-$654K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,683,343▼28.1% | $7,032,936▲81.8% | -$653,533▼118% | $3,716,964▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,731,473▼6.4% | $3,868,943▼3.3% | $3,611,748▲1.7% | $3,825,154▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,987,941▲97.4% | $4,002,192▲109% | $3,551,617▼0.6% | $4,142,670▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,019,799▼28.0% | $1,912,845▼2.3% | $3,573,482▲3.4% | $3,894,452▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,805,522▲19.9% | $1,958,430▼26.4% | $3,456,843▲32.9% | $4,259,226▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,340,827▲26.7% | $2,661,498▲78.8% | $2,601,224▼10.9% | $4,004,908▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,847,924▲307% | $1,488,338▲54.9% | $2,919,472▲13.8% | $3,779,835▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $453,617▼76.0% | $960,893▲24.1% | $2,564,741▼16.5% | $3,188,017▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,886,878▲157% | $774,161▲31.0% | $3,072,871▲57.0% | $3,719,081▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $735,545▼3.1% | $590,799▼30.5% | $1,956,710▲14.8% | $2,727,148▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $758,718▼7.8% | $850,295▼31.6% | $1,704,587▼5.1% | $2,491,500▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $822,851 | $1,243,241▲69.3% | $1,796,164▲10.3% | $2,884,672▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $734,148▼31.9% | $1,628,590▲19.6% | $2,435,436▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,077,444▲29.3% | $1,361,493▼19.4% | $2,107,617▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $833,470 | $1,688,895 | $2,357,447 | 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 · $8.9M total
81 grants to The Skatepark Project totaling $8.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Parks and recreation | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $78,540 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $34,552 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For tsp skatepark grant program and supply the ride | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $24,751 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Dtcare | Provide funding to the organization so that it can continue it stated mission of creating safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. | 2023 | $768,499 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $762,829 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $250,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Skatepark Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Skatepark Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0965889, based in Vista, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Skatepark Project's EIN?
- The Skatepark Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0965889.
- How much revenue does The Skatepark Project report?
- The Skatepark Project reported $2,683,343 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Skatepark Project have?
- CharityIndex grades The Skatepark Project D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Skatepark Project (EIN 33-0965889) 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.