FOUNDED IN 1887, THE SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN IS THE OLDEST CHILDREN'S NONPROFIT IN THE REGION ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR ITS EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY OF CARE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
- Base
- $228k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $240
- Benefits
- $22k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO (thru 03/2024) 75th to 90th percentile | $228k | — | $240 | $22k | $254k $281k |
VP of Clinical Operations Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $143k $159k |
Chief Financial Officer(thru 07/2023) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $83k $92k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $238k in 2022 to $254k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 4%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 43% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN received $253,502 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN reported $30.1M in total revenue and $31.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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