Trauma Research & Education Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Trauma Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Jolla, California, registered in 1986, with $75,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
9888 Genesee Ave Lj 601, La Jolla, CA, 92037 EIN 33-0037243 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$76K
▼ 28.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$101K
Net assets
$52K
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 Trauma Research & Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -34% 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 Trauma Research & Education Foundation: 6 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Trauma Research & Education 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 Trauma Research & Education Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9888 Genesee Ave Lj 601, La Jolla, CA, 92037
- City
- La Jolla
- State
- California
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $106K (FY2011) to $76K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-33.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52K
Net assets
$52K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,603▼28.0% | $100,933▼15.1% | $52,119▼32.7% | $52,119▼32.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $105,005▲40.0% | $118,911▲26.2% | $77,449▼15.2% | $77,449▼15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $75,014 | $94,205▲2.3% | $91,355▼17.4% | $91,355▼17.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $75,024▲19.0% | $92,067▲14.0% | $110,546▼13.4% | $110,546▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $63,020▼16.1% | $80,774▲29.8% | $127,589▼12.2% | $127,589▼12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $75,149▼4.6% | $62,216▼27.8% | $145,343▲9.8% | $145,343▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $78,735▲181% | $86,129▲31.8% | $132,410▼5.3% | $132,410▼5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $28,031▼78.1% | $65,367▼22.6% | $139,804▼21.1% | $139,804▼21.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $128,281▲20.8% | $84,482▼35.6% | $177,140▲14.6% | $177,140▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $106,177 | $131,208 | $154,541 | $167,041 | 990EZ |
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 Trauma Research & Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trauma Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0037243, based in La Jolla, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trauma Research & Education Foundation's EIN?
- Trauma Research & Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0037243.
- How much revenue does Trauma Research & Education Foundation report?
- Trauma Research & Education Foundation reported $75,603 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Trauma Research & Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Trauma Research & Education Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Trauma Research & Education Foundation (EIN 33-0037243) 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.