Boys and Girls Aid Society
Boys and Girls Aid Society of San Diego Ltd is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. The organization has maintained tax-exempt status since December 1943. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) as a private foundation focused on youth development programs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
-36.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
-57.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+47.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boys and Girls Aid Society reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to identify, support, and create programs that provide preventive services or direct care to abused, neglected, and at-risk youth in San Diego County.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Youth Development Programs
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Recent grant recipients have included:
Average Grant
amount: approximately $4,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with grantmaking concentrated in the state. Grantmaking reaches organizations across multiple states, with California, New York, and the District of Columbia accounting for 99% of all grants. The foundation has supported 137 unique organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of fiscal year ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $3,891,012–$3,971,260
- Total Revenue: $467,092
- Total Expenses: $396,531
- Total Liabilities: $4,810
Income Sources (FY 2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $149,913
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $317,179
Annual Giving Trends:
- 2021: $143,000
- 2024: $258,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,971,260 | $3,891,012 | $3,821,815 |
| Revenue | $398,973 | $467,092 | $192,893 |
| Expenses | $319,087 | $396,531 | $363,535 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $218,227 | $302,569 | $273,461 |
| Net Investment Income | $328,449 | $402,533 | $132,418 |
| Distributable Amount | $48,578 | $291,289 | $280,483 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego ($39,750), Bithiah's Family Services ($10,000), New Haven Youth & Family Services ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATION HOPE SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $4,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $39,750 |
| YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMPS SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $800 |
| ART HATCH ESCONDIDO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| BARRIO LOGAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| FEEDING SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| MAMA'S KITCHEN SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION VISTA, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| STUDENTS WITHOUT LIMITS SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| UNSCRIPTED LEARNING SAN DIEGO, CA | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ms. Meredith Watwood serves as Principal Officer. The foundation is governed by 16 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KEMPTON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| TERRY LOFTUS | ADVISORY MEMBER | 5 | — |
| NORMA SLAMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NOEMI FLORES-BEESON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOSE CRUZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANN DESMOND | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANGELA HILLIARD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHARLIE SILVERIA | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MITCH WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| GEORGE SAADEH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANNON SPISAK | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| BONNIE BADE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PHYLLIS BARBER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AARON DEGROOT | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JERRY HEMME | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHARON MENDENHALL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN REZNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: (619) 683-2192
- Website: boysandgirlsfoundation.org
- EIN: 95-1643979
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Boys and Girls Aid Society fund?
The organization's mission is to identify, support, and create programs that provide preventive services or direct care to abused, neglected, and at-risk youth in San Diego County. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Youth Development Programs
How do I apply for a grant from Boys and Girls Aid Society?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Recent grant recipients have included: • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego ($41,250) • Armed Services YMCA of the USA / Camp Pendleton Chapter ($9,000) • Neighborhood House Association ($7,500) **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $250–$41,250 • Average grant amount: approximately $4,000 • Median grant: $5,000 • Individual grants have ranged f…
Where does Boys and Girls Aid Society make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with grantmaking concentrated in the state. Grantmaking reaches organizations across multiple states, with California, New York, and the District of Columbia accounting for 99% of all grants. The foundation has supported 137 unique organizations.
What size grants does Boys and Girls Aid Society award?
In 2025, Boys and Girls Aid Society awarded 29 grants totaling $163K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Boys and Girls Aid Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Boys and Girls Aid Society reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Boys and Girls Aid Society's EIN?
Boys and Girls Aid Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1643979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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