1. Directory
  2. California
  3. El Cajon
  4. Citizens Oversight
EIN 27-4686736

Citizens Oversight

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
El Cajon
State
California
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
Description
Citizens Oversight educates, trains, and supports citizen activists to increase their engagement in the operation of local, state and federal government. This organization aims to reduce waste, fraud and abuse by public officials. One of its projects is to stop the placement of nuclear waste from the San Onofre Nuclear Plant on the beach. Citizens Oversight also offers programs such as the Earth Summit, an annual event focused on climate change and sustainability. It is located in El Cajon, CA.
Total revenues
n/a
Total expenses
n/a
Total assets
n/a
Num. employees
n/a

Program areas at Citizens Oversight

Earth summit - annual event fqcused on climate change and sustainability
Stop nuke drume = project tiq stqop the placement of nuclear waste from the san onofre nuclear plant on the beach

Who funds Citizens Oversight

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Branscomb Family FoundationCharitable$1,000

Financials for Citizens Oversight

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$72,494
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42
Total revenues$72,536
Data update history
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Branscomb Family Foundation
April 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2024
December 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Branscomb Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationse-Postcard filerAccepts online donations
General information
Address
771 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
citizensoversight.org/ 
Phone
(619) 693-8960
IRS details
EIN
27-4686736
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-N / Postcard
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0257970
FTB Entity ID
3377040
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Citizens Oversight has new information, or want to find more organizations like Citizens Oversight?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2026 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy