San Diego Soccer Club (SDSC Surf)
EIN: 33-0022489 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
Founded in 1984 (tax-exempt since August 1984). Based in San Diego, CA (11305 Rancho Bernardo Road Suite 1, 92127). Separate entity from San Dieguito Surf, though both carry the “Surf” brand. 501(c)(3). Mission: fostering amateur sports competition.
SDSC Surf operates in the Rancho Bernardo / North San Diego area and competes in the ECNL pathway.
Financials
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,500,331 | $3,473,676 | $1,110,244 |
| 2023 | $3,006,081 | $2,927,702 | $1,084,676 |
| 2022 | $2,756,762 | $2,634,914 | $996,273 |
| 2021 | $2,543,714 | $2,532,530 | $867,238 |
| 2020 | $2,275,432 | $2,148,952 | $650,436 |
| 2019 | $2,457,717 | $2,499,543 | $512,964 |
Steady growth from $2.3M (2020) to $3.5M (2024). 94%+ of revenue from program services. Thin margins but positive — net assets grew from $513K (2019) to $1.1M (2024). (HIGH — 990 filings)
Teams & Players
ECNL and SoCal league competitive teams, boys and girls.
League Affiliations
- ecnl
- SoCal Soccer League
Facilities
Rancho Bernardo area, San Diego. Specific facilities not identified.
Leadership
Not identified in available sources.
Competitive Position
Solid $3.5M club in the San Diego sub-market. Operates independently from san-diego-surf despite the shared “Surf” brand heritage. Competes with Surf, rebels-sc, and albion-sc in San Diego.
Investment Thesis
Benchmark for steady, sustainable growth in a competitive sub-market. The consistent 8-10% annual growth rate is instructive for modeling club economics.
Open Questions
- What is the relationship between SDSC Surf and San Diego Surf / Pioneer Sports?
- Is SDSC part of the Surf affiliate network, or independent?
- Who leads the club?