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See schedule o.to serve persons with, or at risk of, developmental disabilities and their families through the operation of a state funded regional center, and other specialized programs, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc

San Diego Regional Center: To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P820
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

See schedule o.to serve persons with, or at risk of, developmental disabilities and their families through the operation of a state funded regional center, and other specialized programs, in collaboration and coordination with public and private agencies and other agencies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 953735517. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $821M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953735517. 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 Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc has $821M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $821M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services 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 Imperial Counties Developmental Services 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.

San Diego Regional Center: To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners. San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $821M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953735517, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
949

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DU
Dulce M••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

2026 Nonprofit Guide: Other (Human Services) - San Diego Union-Tribune
Dec 2025
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Form filed
$820.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$709.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$576.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$558.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$522.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 120 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 120 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1982
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc

What is San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc?
San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. San Diego Regional Center: To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.
When was San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc founded?
San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc was founded in 1982.
Who leads San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc?
Dulce Morin serves as CFO.
Where is San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc trustworthy?
San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953735517.
What is San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc's website?
http://www.sdrc.org