RAISING FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE ARTS, SCIENCE AND CULTURAL CENTERS ON THE PRADO IN BALBOA PARK AND FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUATIONAL ACCESS FOR SAN DIEGO SCHOOL CHILDREN TO THE MUSEUMS AND ARTS IN BALBOA PARK.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$561K
+35.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$330K
-18.2% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-9.2% YoY
About Patrons of the Prado
Based on IRS filings
Patrons of the Prado is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $561K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $330K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $561,149 | $414,089 | $467,574 |
| Revenue | $517,349 | $382,026 | $519,262 |
| Expenses | $370,289 | $435,511 | $320,641 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $749 | $7 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include San Diego Junior Theater ($36,700), Timken Museum of Art ($36,700), The Fleet Science Center ($36,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO JUNIOR THEATER SAN DIEGO, CA | THEATER SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| TIMKEN MUSEUM OF ART SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| THE FLEET SCIENCE CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| THE OLD GLOBE THEATER SAN DIEGO, CA | THEATER SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF US SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
| SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SAN DIEGO, CA | MUSEUM SUPPORT | $36,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN DAVEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| MARGARET DUDAS | 1ST VP SPECIAL EVENTS | 10 | — |
| MALISSA SANFILLIPPO | 2ND VP PRADO BENEFIT CHAIR | 25 | — |
| INEZ THOMAS | 3RD VP MEMBERSHIP | 5 | — |
| DEBBIE RIDER | RECORDING SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| LYNNE GUIDOBONI | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TRACY MITCHELL | TREASURER | 25 | — |
| MARLA BLACK | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MICHELLE PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 15 | — |
| NANCIE GELLER | PARLIAMENTARIAN | 3 | — |
| KIM ALESSIO | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JACQUELINE DENYSIAK | PRESIDENT ELECT | 5 | — |
| CAROLINE WOHL | BALBOA PARK BENEFICIARY LI | 10 | — |
| JULIE NOVAK | BUCKS FOR BUSES LIAISON | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrons of the Prado?
Patrons of the Prado is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $561K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Patrons of the Prado?
As of 2024, Patrons of the Prado holds $561K in total assets with $517K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $330K in 2024.
Where does Patrons of the Prado operate?
Patrons of the Prado has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Patrons of the Prado award?
In 2024, Patrons of the Prado awarded 9 grants totaling $330K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Patrons of the Prado's EIN?
Patrons of the Prado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0764923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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