El Cajon Rotary Foundation
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Grants to boys and girls club including the b&g power hour; to st madeleine sophie's center serving adults with developmental challenges; and to the east county transitional living center. Other program services, donations, grants less than $1,500 each to 21 organizations or projects that support education, seniors and community well being. Grants to rotary international paul harris grants to rotary at work projects and ryla (rotary youth leadership)
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Support for local schools, senior citizen programs, and community well being.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEl Cajon Rotary Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in El Cajon, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 956141259. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $48K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
El Cajon Rotary Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.
El Cajon Rotary Foundation is located in El Cajon, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, El Cajon Rotary Foundation has $48K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
El Cajon Rotary Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $48K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for El Cajon Rotary Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
El Cajon Rotary Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Grants to boys and girls club including the b&g power hour; to st madeleine sophie's center serving adults with developmental challenges; and to the east county transitional living center. Other program services, donations, grants less than $1,500 each to 21 organizations or projects that support education, seniors and community well being. Grants to rotary international paul harris grants to rotary at work projects and ryla (rotary youth leadership) El Cajon Rotary Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States.
Among community development charities registered in United States: El Cajon Rotary Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $48K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to El Cajon Rotary Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. El Cajon Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956141259, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EL CAJON ROTARY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Sentiment
NeutralEl Cajon’s Citizen of the Year - The East County Californian
Terrance Reilly Obituary - El Cajon, CA - Dignity Memorial
Shirley Simmons Obituary - San Diego, CA - Dignity Memorial
Robert Bravin M.S. Obituary (1946 - 2021) - El Cajon, CA - San Diego Union-Tribune - Legacy obituary
Harold Brown Selected for 2019 El Cajon Citizen of the Year Award - Times of San Diego
Joe Mackey selected for 2018 El Cajon Citizen of the Year award - The East County Californian
El Cajon Flag Program visits Magnolia Elementary - The East County Californian
El Cajon Citizen of the Year - The East County Californian
Continental Catering dishes out client satisfaction for three decades - The East County Californian
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about El Cajon Rotary Foundation
- What is El Cajon Rotary Foundation?
- El Cajon Rotary Foundation is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in El Cajon, United States. Grants to boys and girls club including the b&g power hour; to st madeleine sophie's center serving adults with developmental challenges; and to the east county transitional living center. Other program services, donations, grants less than $1,500 each to 21 organizations or projects that support education, seniors and community well being. Grants to rotary international paul harris grants to rotary at work projects and ryla (rotary youth leadership)
- Who leads El Cajon Rotary Foundation?
- Tim Mcdougal serves as Chairman.
- Where is El Cajon Rotary Foundation located?
- Headquartered in El Cajon, United States.
- What is El Cajon Rotary Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is El Cajon Rotary Foundation trustworthy?
- El Cajon Rotary Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is El Cajon Rotary Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 956141259.
- What is El Cajon Rotary Foundation's website?
- http://www.elcajonrotary.org