Human Dignity Foundation
The Human Dignity Foundation serves as a catalyst and convener of philanthropy focused on promoting responsible philanthropy, enhancing awareness of ways to give responsively and purposefully, and for improving the quality of life within the lgbtq community.
Human Dignity Foundation at a glance
In short: Human Dignity Foundation gave $74K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,200
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,600
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,495,158
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Human Dignity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North County LGBTQ Resource Center ($15K). Together the top 7 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $139K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North County LGBTQ Resource Center Oaceanside, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $15,000 |
| Christie's Place San Diego, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $12,500 |
| Uc Regents La Jolla, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $10,000 |
| Vida (Shine Charity Inc) San Ysidro, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $10,000 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego San Diego, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $10,000 |
| Being Alive San Diego San Diego, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $10,000 |
| Lambda Archives of San Diego San Diego, CA | Provide funding to community based organizations that serve the san diego area's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population. | $6,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,495,158 | $313,619 | $224,512 | $74,200 | 7 | $201,103 |
| 2023 | $3,297,321 | $225,839 | $192,903 | $66,000 | 7 | $68,311 |
| 2022 | $2,986,536 | $478,933 | $278,488 | $139,416 | 11 | $-16,317 |
| 2021 | $3,403,991 | $1,669,231 | $209,983 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,697,138 | $701,362 | $228,377 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,111,219 | $99,293 | $77,343 | — | — | — |
About Human Dignity Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Human Dignity Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Dignity Foundation is led by Madelaine Alvarado, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madelaine Alvarado
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Rooney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Bustamante
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Wong
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarissa Rios
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hewitt
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelcie Parra
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Rivera
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vinh Tu
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Arin McNeese (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: James Vermillion (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Nares (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Begin (2022–2023) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Alexis Begin (2021) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Madelaine M. Alvarado Hansen (2021) — Board President
- Former: Melody Corvalan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Hubbard (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Benjamin Walker (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lina Mohi (2020) — COO
- Former: Joselyn Harris (2019) — President & CEO
- Former: Mary Cruz (2019) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Steve Mather (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Human Dignity Foundation
How much does Human Dignity Foundation give each year?
Human Dignity Foundation gave $74K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 7 grants.
What is Human Dignity Foundation's typical grant size?
Human Dignity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,600, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Human Dignity Foundation give grants?
Human Dignity Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does Human Dignity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Human Dignity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Human Dignity Foundation's largest grantees?
Human Dignity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North County LGBTQ Resource Center ($15,000), Christie's Place ($12,500) and Uc Regents ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Human Dignity Foundation?
Human Dignity Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is Human Dignity Foundation?
Human Dignity Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Human Dignity Foundation's EIN?
Human Dignity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0709428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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