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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2566791

I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Financials

$2.1M$2.1M2023$2.4M$2.1M2024$2.9M$2.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,915,534$2,640,529$275,005$2,542,407$977,898$1,564,509
December 31, 2024990$2,355,910$2,091,640$264,270$1,438,597$102,103$1,336,494
December 31, 2023990$2,097,188$2,087,487$9,701$1,309,500$224,507$1,084,993
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$987,165
of which government grants
$166,501
Program service revenue
$1,886,400
Investment income
$27,147
Other revenue
$14,822

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,616
Other salaries and wages
$1,370,253
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,725,175
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,300
Occupancy
$126,403
Travel
$5,942
Depreciation
$25,858
Program services (functional)
$2,385,570
Management and general (functional)
$186,126
Fundraising (functional)
$68,834

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,438,597
Total assets, end of year
$2,542,407
Total liabilities, end of year
$977,898
Net assets, end of year
$1,564,509
Land, buildings and equipment
$51,833
Publicly traded securities
$615,915
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,097,980
Net assets with donor restrictions
$466,529
Gross receipts
$2,915,534
Employees
41
Volunteers
30,487
Year formed
1954
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Steve MorrisExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$161,631
Tiana AustelPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Laura AtkinsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Bill HainesDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Lindsey SmithDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Veronique SimonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Joe MazzellaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Cory KingDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Julie DelgadoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Steve MorrisExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$152,036
Kenneth MoorePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Laura AtkinsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Bryce HunterTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
William HainesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Joseph MazzellaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Julie DelgadoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Veronique SimonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Tiana AustelDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Steve MorrisExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$121,225$30,234
Kenneth MoorePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Denise PriceSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Bryce HunterTreasurer
Trustee or director
3$0$0
William HainesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Joseph MazzellaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Allison DeGeorgeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Laura AtkinsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tiana AustelDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Stephen HerringDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8145 RONSON RD STE B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111-2011
In care of
% STEVE MORRIS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Steve Morris, 8145 Ronson Rd STE B, San Diego, CA 92111
Signed the 990
Laura Atkinson, Treasurer
Phone
(619) 291-0103
Return prepared by
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2566791 or by the name I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

I Love A Clean San Diego works to improve the quality of life for all San Diegans by providing environmental preservation opportunities and education through a variety of channels. continues on Schedule O.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Engagement In 2025, ILACSD restored and enhanced outdoor areas across San Diego County through 906 community events, supported by 28,284 volunteers. The majority of these cleanups took place in inland areas, including creek beds, canyons, parks, and urban neighborhoods. Countywide efforts such as Creek to Bay and Coastal Cleanup Day mobilized thousands of volunteers to address environmental damage, dedicating a few hours to improving outdoor spaces while engaging in a meaningful and enjoyable experience. ILACSD also serves as the San Diego County coordinator for the statewide Adopt-A-Beach program and offers an independent cleanup program, empowering residents to beautify their own neighborhoods year-round.
    Expenses $644,815 · revenue $509,890
  • I Love A Clean San Diegos environmental education programs combine classroom presentations with hands-on learning opportunities for children and teens, while also offering a robust selection of adult education activities tailored to local businesses, individuals, and families. These programs foster environmental awareness and inspire long-term stewardship, often transforming otherwise unaware youth into lifelong environmental advocates. In 2025, ILACSD delivered 940 environmental education presentations, reaching approximately 44,668 youth and adults across San Diego County. In addition, ILACSD engaged community members through outreach booths at local events. ILACSD is a trusted partner to more than a dozen local jurisdictions, implementing comprehensive environmental programs with a strong focus on youth education.
    Expenses $944,252 · revenue $746,672
  • Waste Recovery ILACSD operates a call center and manages an online database that provide San Diego County residents with convenient, reliable information on waste disposal, recycling, and reuse. Through these resources, individuals receive referrals on how and where to recycle, repair, donate, or safely dispose of hazardous items, helping to divert significant amounts of waste from local landfills and reduce illegal dumping. In 2025, ILACSD responded to 221,155 requests for recycling information through its WasteFreeSD.org platform and 1800237BLUE hotline. In addition to these services, ILACSD offers recycling outreach and infrastructure support at community events, with educational content on topics such as used motor oil recycling. ILACSD also conducts site visits to certified collection centers to ensure compliance with environmental standards. To further reduce waste, ILACSD hosts swap events where community members exchange gently used items, encouraging reuse, and reducing unnecessary purchases. ILACSD also partners with school districts countywide to evaluate and improve camp
    Expenses $796,503 · revenue $629,838

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-2566791
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1974
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C015)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,542,407
Income (IRS master file)
$2,915,534

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,915,534$2,640,529$2,542,407XML
990December 2024$2,355,910$2,091,640$1,438,597IRS
990December 2023$2,097,188$2,087,487$1,309,500XML
990December 2022$1,936,406$1,813,227$1,392,439IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-2566791).

Questions about I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC is 95-2566791.
Is I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Steve Morris.
Who are the officers and directors of I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,631 (Steve Morris, Executive Director).
How much revenue does I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,915,534, expenses of $2,640,529 and total assets of $2,542,407 at year end.

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