Friends of Gisd
To serve as a supporting organization for goodwill industries of san Diego county
Friends of Gisd at a glance
In short: Friends of Gisd gave $907K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $907K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $906,938
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $906,938
- Median grant
- $906,938
- Total assets
- $6,837,673
- -10.9% vs 2024
- 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.
Who Friends of Gisd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill Industries of San Diego County ($907K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $907K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of San Diego County San Diego, CA | To assist with workforce development programs for individuals with barriers to employment | $906,938 |
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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 | $6,837,673 | $68,295 | $906,938 | $906,938 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $7,676,316 | $153,583 | $8,730,420 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $16,253,153 | $155,106 | — | — | — | $155,106 |
| 2022 | $16,098,047 | $155,134 | — | — | — | $155,134 |
| 2021 | $15,942,913 | $155,126 | — | — | — | $155,126 |
| 2020 | $15,787,787 | $6,906,309 | — | — | — | $88,922 |
About Friends of Gisd
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Gisd is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $907K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Gisd is led by Robert Russell, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Russell
President & Director
Secretary → President, 2021
President → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Johnson
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Patella
Secretary & Director
Board Member → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Park
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Fyson
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lincoln Marini (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Roark (2020–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Gisd
How much does Friends of Gisd give each year?
Friends of Gisd gave $907K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Gisd?
Friends of Gisd reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is Friends of Gisd?
Friends of Gisd is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Gisd operate?
Friends of Gisd has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of Gisd's EIN?
Friends of Gisd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3184393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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