Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc is a public charity based in Santa Monica, California. It provides after-school and summer programming for young people, and its 2025 filing reports grants to other California organizations, primarily Boys & Girls Clubs.
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc at a glance
In short: Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $186K), mostly in California. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,043,129
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $185,739
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $195,961
- Total assets
- $19,376,785
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Youth of the Year)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1220 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 361-8500
Website: https://smbgc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc
Who Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson ($268K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 31 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Santa Monica. Its website describes serving Santa Monica, Culver City, and surrounding West Side communities through its member programming. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $251K; repeat grants $179K. How we count
Medians: $251K first-time, $185K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Carson, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $267,638 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of La Harbor San Pedro, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $258,115 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support Including Social-Emotional Development, Leadership Skills, Academic Support | $250,961 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA Los Angeles, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $227,521 |
| Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley Monterey Park, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $218,413 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burbank Inc Burbank, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $195,961 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $173,094 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club Los Angeles, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $167,651 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Support including social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support and career readiness programs | $156,551 |
| Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA | Program oversight and evaluation for case management and social-emotional programming | $71,016 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,376,785 | $9,004,658 | $7,708,399 | $2,043,129 | 11 | $1,446,635 |
| 2024 | $18,696,812 | $7,727,095 | $6,763,001 | $1,960,076 | 10 | $1,367,467 |
| 2023 | $17,932,780 | $6,480,361 | $6,603,036 | $1,317,697 | 10 | $1,496,675 |
| 2022 | $18,468,475 | $3,033,948 | $4,302,538 | — | — | $765,076 |
| 2021 | $21,041,126 | $4,380,957 | $4,206,455 | — | — | $1,042,547 |
| 2020 | $20,384,188 | $3,027,520 | $4,251,906 | — | — | $736,360 |
| 2019 | $20,275,253 | $3,673,538 | $4,237,080 | — | — | $794,483 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated on its website, is to enable all young people—especially those who need it most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Its 2024 filing describes a safe, supportive and enriching environment for children and teens ages 6–18, with after-school and summer programs focused on healthy lifestyles, character and leadership, and workforce readiness.
In 2025, most reported grant dollars went to Boys & Girls Clubs. The stated purposes included social-emotional development, leadership skills, academic support, and career readiness. The filing also identifies program oversight and evaluation for case management and social-emotional programming as purposes of grants to RAND Corporation and the California Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.
The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club describes its mission as enabling youth, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive and responsible community members. Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach describes its mission as helping young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $2,043,129. Grant amounts ranged from $56,208 to $267,638, with a median of $195,961. The largest grants were:
The organization also runs Youth of the Year, a leadership program for its own members in high school and middle school. Participants develop skills, receive coaching and may compete for scholarships; this is a participant program, not a grant opportunity for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brynja Seagren as chief executive officer; Patrice Hawkins as chief of staff; Alison Raitt as senior vice president of philanthropy; and Michael Haggood as director of operations. Listed board leadership includes Kevin Doyle, chair; Michael Taitelman, vice chair; Jennifer Gordon, treasurer; and Jonathan Watts, secretary. Lisa Alexander and Arthur Antin are also listed as directors.
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc is led by Brynja Seagren, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 4 of 37 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brynja Seagren
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $277K (2025)
Kevin Doyle
Board Chair
Governor → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haggood
Director of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Amy Foo
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bettina Duval
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Dawson
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Lam
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Meugniot
Director
Chair → Governor, 2022
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Walter
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Alexander
Director
President → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Torgerson
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Trives
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Leoni
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Litvack
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Macko
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Larmore
Director
President → Governor, 2023
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sanford
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Lappen
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Goldberg
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Antin
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Stewart
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Stewart
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Leuty Jones
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sams
Director
Governor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farhaad Chanduwadia
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gabriel-Potter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baron Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Dickman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Pancake
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Mulligan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Austin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shahrzad Panahi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Raitt
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$166K (2025)
Patrice Hawkins
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2025)
Jennifer Gordon
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Taitelman
Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Watts
Secretary
Governor → Director, 2024
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Robert Sullivan (2019–2025) — Director · Filing note: Thru 824
- Former: Blake Nakamura (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 624
- Former: Dorothy Menzies (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 624
- Former: Katherine Smith (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 424
- Former: Laura Rosenbaum (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 823
- Former: Lawrence Kohl (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 723
- Former: Stacy Gottlieb (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 124
- Former: Wade Killifer (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 624
- Former: Ian Keiller (2021–2024) — Chief Operating Officer · Filing note: Thru 923
- Former: Brandon Labrie (2023–2024) — Director of Sports & Recreation
- Former: Rocio Saucedo (2023–2024) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 923
- Former: Jesus Gonzalez (2024) — Director of Impact & Partnerships
- Former: Katherine Moe (2024) — Vice President of Development · Filing note: Thru 124
- Former: Emily Ausbrook (2019–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Susan Gabriel Potter (2019–2023) — Governor
- Former: Farhaad Wadia (2023) — Governor
- Former: Amiee Goldberg (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Ben Drati (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Charles Hart Jr. (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Christopher M. Harding (2019–2022) — 3rd Vice Chair
- Former: Craig Mordoh (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Erik Jorgensborg (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Glenn Ricard (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Jack Jones (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Jihan Bowes-Little (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Joshua Bradburn (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Mark Harding (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Robert Segal (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Ronald Call (2019–2022) — Governor
- Former: Renita Tyson (2021–2022) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Art Antin (2019–2021) — Governor
- Former: Loren Bloch (2019–2021) — Governor
- Former: Edward Guerboian (2019–2020) — Governor
- Former: Jeromy Rogan (2019–2020) — Governor
- Former: Michelle Arrellano (2019) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $277K, to Brynja Seagren (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc
How much does Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc give each year?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 10 grants.
What is Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's typical grant size?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's median grant in 2025 was $195,961, and its average grant was $185,739, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc that year got $251K on average.
Where does Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc give grants?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's largest grantees?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson ($267,638), Boys & Girls Clubs of La Harbor ($258,115) and Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles ($250,961), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What does Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated on its website, is to enable all young people—especially those who need it most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check smbgc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's EIN?
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1890706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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