San Diego Automotive Museum Inc
San Diego Automotive Museum's mission is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present and future of the automobile through its collections, exhibitions, and educational …
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Mission
San Diego Automotive Museum's mission is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present and future of the automobile through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show San Diego Automotive Museum Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySan Diego Automotive Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 330147359. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
San Diego Automotive Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330147359. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
San Diego Automotive Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
San Diego Automotive Museum Inc is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, San Diego Automotive Museum Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
San Diego Automotive Museum Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for San Diego Automotive Museum Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, San Diego Automotive Museum Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Plan your visit and buy tickets to the San Diego Automotive Museum, featuring car and motorcycle exhibits and events in Balboa Park. San Diego Automotive Museum Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to San Diego Automotive Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Diego Automotive Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330147359, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SAN DIEGO AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM INC 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
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about San Diego Automotive Museum Inc
- What is San Diego Automotive Museum Inc?
- San Diego Automotive Museum Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Diego, United States. Plan your visit and buy tickets to the San Diego Automotive Museum, featuring car and motorcycle exhibits and events in Balboa Park.
- When was San Diego Automotive Museum Inc founded?
- San Diego Automotive Museum Inc was founded in 1984.
- Who leads San Diego Automotive Museum Inc?
- Lenny Leszczynski serves as CEO.
- Where is San Diego Automotive Museum Inc located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is San Diego Automotive Museum Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is San Diego Automotive Museum Inc trustworthy?
- San Diego Automotive Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 San Diego Automotive Museum Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 330147359.
- What is San Diego Automotive Museum Inc's website?
- https://sdautomuseum.org