AYUDAR Foundation is a private foundation based in Pomona, California, dedicated to supporting youth and families in their communities. The organization's name reflects its core mission—"AYUDAR" means "to help" in Spanish. The foundation operates through direct programming and grantmaking to advance educational and community-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
-4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$725K
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$91K
-9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To AYUDAR (Help) youth and their families increase their confidence and future potential through programs, services, and community building.
Core Values:
- Relationship Driven
- Research Based
- Collaborators
- Empathetic
- Community Focused
- Respect for ALL
- Possibility
Primary Funding Priorities:
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Community Engagement
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000–$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include New York, California, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5,493,245
- Total Annual Giving: $725,000
- EIN: 87-1190882
- IRS Filing Requirement: Form 990-N
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,493,245 | $5,752,300 | $6,133,108 |
| Revenue | $826,903 | $351,220 | $464,133 |
| Expenses | $837,441 | $1,002,071 | $888,499 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $725,000 | $900,000 | $781,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $135,101 | $127,139 | $116,079 |
| Distributable Amount | $540,037 | $482,656 | $510,428 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Sergio Ortiz
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN BLU WAGNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 725 Leather Oak Ln Pomona, CA 91766-5737 USA
Website: ayudarfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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