Protect the Groms is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ENCINITAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $115K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$115K
+27.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+27.0% YoY
About Protect the Groms
Based on IRS filings
Protect the Groms is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ENCINITAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $115K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aspen View Academy ($60,000), Skate Like a Girl ($33,000), Boys and Girls Club Vista ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Surf Project Inc San Francisco, CA | Shade Structure | $10,000 |
| Skate Like a Girl Seattle, WA | To support summer camp programs benefiting 40 underserved youth and 280 adult participants focusing on promoting positive youth development and providing education on sun safety practices. | $33,000 |
| Aspen View Academy Castle Rock, CO | Shade Structure | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Vista Vista, CA | Shade Structure | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Herrera | President | 1 | — |
| Meredith Walsh | Secretary Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Evan Slater | Director Operations | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protect the Groms?
Protect the Groms is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ENCINITAS, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Protect the Groms operate?
Protect the Groms has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New Jersey, Washington.
What size grants does Protect the Groms award?
In 2024, Protect the Groms awarded 4 grants totaling $115K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Protect the Groms's EIN?
Protect the Groms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3070897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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