From public IRS filings
A REASON TO SURVIVE
NATIONAL CITY, CA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
ARTS uplifts young people in the South County region of San Diego to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.8M
Total expenses
$1.8M
Total assets
$649K
Program expense ratio
7058%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds A REASON TO SURVIVE
$935K in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | $673K | 4 |
| Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties | $95K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $83K | 4 |
| American Gift Fund | $40K | 1 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $18K | 3 |
| Tides Foundation | $12K | 2 |
| East County Economic Development Council | $8K | 1 |
| Jason Mraz Foundation | $8K | 1 |
| Dreamyard Project | $7K | 1 |
Leadership
Tom Reise — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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