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EIN 95-6042721

San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3,772
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
1943
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
Description
San Diego State University Research Foundation's mission is to support and further the research, education and community service objectives of San Diego State University.
Also known as...
San Diego State University Foundation Sdsu Research Foundation
Total revenues
$226,239,172
2024
Total expenses
$226,366,998
2024
Total assets
$298,714,165
2024
Num. employees
3,772
2024

Program areas at SDSURF

Sdsu Research Foundation administers funds for the sponsored Research efforts of San Diego State University faculty who are researching issues important to the region, the nation, and the world.
Sdsu Research Foundation administers funds for the University's public broadcasting arm, kpbs radio and television.
Sdsu Research Foundation administers funds that support the work of projects that focus on University and community improvement.

Who funds San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Campanile FoundationGeneral Support$3,903,809
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$3,115,497
Institute of International EducationEducation Exchange$2,770,953
...and 67 more grants received totalling $20,469,553

Personnel at SDSURF

NameTitleCompensation
Michele GoetzChief Executive Officer$0
Leslie R LevinsonChief Financial Officer$0
Rachel M RaynohaChief Information Officer$185,857
Deb NaylonChief Human Resources Officer$0
Deanna MacKeyKPBS - General Manager$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for SDSURF

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$110,709,349
Program services$113,408,546
Investment income and dividends$3,515,056
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,250,669
Net rental income$-2,445,255
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,944
Net income from fundraising events$-210,305
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,168
Total revenues$226,239,172

Form 990s for SDSURF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-03-10990View PDF
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-03-28990View PDF
2021-062022-04-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 25, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 24, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
April 21, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $499,996 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $2,646,461 from Price Philanthropies Foundation
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationPolitical advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5250 Campanile Dr MC1947
San Diego, CA 92182
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
foundation.sdsu.edu/ 
Phone
(619) 594-1900
Facebook page
sdsuresearchfoundation 
Twitter profile
@sdsu_rf 
IRS details
EIN
95-6042721
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1943
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
006102
FTB Entity ID
0192019
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-06-18
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