Arts, Culture & Humanities
(A52)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
SAN DIEGO CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Financial strength (30%)
76/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
78/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum sparks a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. Situated in the heart of Escondido, our Museum encompasses 13,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. As you step inside, you’ll feel an immediate sense of joy and wonder. Here, we foster kind hearts and curious minds through hands-on learning experiences and enriching educational programs. Our goal is simple: to spark a love for learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$2.3M
Total Revenue
$2.4M
Total Expenses
$2.4M
Net Assets
52
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
73.4%
Fundraising Efficiency
1401.9%
Operating Reserve
11.82x
Liability-to-Asset
16.4%
Revenue Diversification
64.9%
Executive Compensation
$178K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,930 similar organizations
(United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
73.4% | 77.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
12.4% | 14.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.2% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
1401.9% | 302.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
11.8 mo | 15.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
16.4% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
64.9% | 70.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
2.4% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
12.8% | 5.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-2.8% | 0.9% |
P10P90
|
Impact
2 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| access to education | 26,217 | $10.50 | — | Per Day |
| Quality Education | 101,434 | $25.00 | — | Per Day |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.4M | 73.4% | 52 |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $2.1M | $2.4M | 73.5% | 53 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.3M | 73.3% | 38 |
| 2022 | $2.0M | $1.6M | $2.2M | 71.2% | 37 |
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