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San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego CA 92101
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 122107
P.O. Box 122107
San Diego CA 92112
San Diego CA | IRS ruling year: 1935 | EIN: 95-1696715 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
Opened in 1926, the historic San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for 350,000 visitors annually. Located in Balboa Park, th ... (More)
Rating Information
Great
This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
Historical Ratings 
Proceed with Caution - Reported OtherMaterialLawsuitOn July 15, 2021, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on the operations of San Diego Museum of Art in an article titled, "San Diego Museum of Art sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination." For more information, please see The San Diego Union-Tribune article.
- On August 13, 2022, The San Diego Union-Tribune published an article titled "Alcohol and the arts: San Diego museum workers complain of excessive drinking by donors at fundraisers." For more information, please see The San Diego Union-Tribune article
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points
Independent Board Size - 38 independent members7 out of 7 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee15 out of 15 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 9.72%15 out of 15 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 67.09%21 out of 25 points
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