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San Diego Squared

San Diego Squared is dedicated to advancing workforce development and talent development in STEM through four key areas of engagement. Firstly, our Community Activation initiative focuses on fostering …

Education San Diego, CA EIN: 853336715 (IRS) Reg: 85-3336715 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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81
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About San Diego Squared

SD2 - San Diego Squared focuses on increasing diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) careers. Check it out!

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

San Diego Squared is dedicated to advancing workforce development and talent development in STEM through four key areas of engagement. Firstly, our Community Activation initiative focuses on fostering a vibrant community that champions the belief that workforce diversity is integral to STEM. This is achieved through compelling storytelling, accessible on our website sd.org, and dynamic events such as our affinity dinners, ERG leaders' gatherings, and SD2 All Hands events. Secondly, our Squared Fellows Program offers a year-long mentorship-based experience for approximately 60 high school students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. This program connects them with STEM-driven companies, facilitates career exploration, and helps them envision their future roles in STEM. Thirdly, our Squared Scholars Program provides multi-year college scholarships to students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing STEM degrees. This comprehensive program includes personalized 1:1 mentor

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.1% of total expenses ($195,457 of $1,384,413).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show San Diego Squared with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 195,586 education 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 comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Squared is a registered education nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853336715. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

San Diego Squared's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853336715. 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 Squared has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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 education charities in United States is 90/100.

San Diego Squared is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Diego Squared has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

San Diego Squared is classified as an Education 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for San Diego Squared. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, San Diego Squared 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

SD2 - San Diego Squared focuses on increasing diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) careers. Check it out! San Diego Squared is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to San Diego Squared are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Diego Squared is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853336715, 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
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

HA
Harid P••••••
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
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 322,679
Education this charity 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 48 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 · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Diego Squared

What is San Diego Squared?
San Diego Squared is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Diego, United States. SD2 - San Diego Squared focuses on increasing diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) careers. Check it out!
When was San Diego Squared founded?
San Diego Squared was founded in 2020.
Who leads San Diego Squared?
Harid Puentes serves as Co-Founder & Executive Director.
Where is San Diego Squared located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is San Diego Squared's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Diego Squared trustworthy?
San Diego Squared has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Squared's registration number?
IRS EIN: 853336715. Registration: 85-3336715 (United States).
What is San Diego Squared's website?
http://www.sd2.org