San Diego Scottish Rite
The San Diego Scottish Rite encompasses several interconnected organizations operating under the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. The primary grantmaking entity is the San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation, a private foundation established in 1996 and located at 1561 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108-3522. The foundation supports charitable causes through grants and community initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
31
-8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The San Diego Scottish Rite organizations are dedicated to helping members achieve a better way of life and aiding in mankind's moral, spiritual, and intellectual development through the conferral of degrees and charitable programs.
The San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation primarily funds:
- Scholarships
- Operations support for charitable organizations
- Food pantry initiatives
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Education and philanthropy
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in 2024, with total giving of $170,000. Typical award sizes range from $1,000 to $80,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus is California, with particular emphasis on San Diego and statewide initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation (2024)
- Total Assets: $3,895,362
- Total Revenues: $312,299
- Total Expenses: $198,915
- Number of Employees: 0
EIN: 33-0718473
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,895,362 | $3,786,295 | $3,585,130 |
| Revenue | $312,299 | $387,583 | $352,511 |
| Expenses | $198,915 | $190,735 | $218,128 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $170,000 | $170,000 | $191,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $310,377 | $376,792 | $242,847 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Scottish Rite Foundation ($80,000), La Jolla Playhouse ($20,000), Grand Lodge of California ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARISELA SYMON SAN DIEGO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| JUSTIN MA SAN DIEGO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| HEARD SAMANTHA 20 SAN DIEGO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
| RYAN BADGETT SAN DIEGO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,500 |
| CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | OPERATIONS | $80,000 |
| GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE LA JOLLA, CA | OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| JARRETT MEEKER FOUNDATION LA MESA, CA | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| SERRA MESA FOOD PANTRY SAN DIEGO, CA | FOOD PANTRY | $1,000 |
| SANTEE SANTAS SANTEE, CA | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David F Bean, Chief Financial Officer (as of 2023)
- Fulgencio I Quimpo, Principal Officer (Scottish Rite Cathedral of San Diego Inc and related bodies)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A SCHNEIDMILLER | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| FULGENCIO I QUIMPO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PHILIP A JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RALPH BRYAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID F BEAN | CFO | 1 | — |
| EDWARD R COLLINS | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, California Masons announced a $390,000 three-year grant to San Diego Unified School District, demonstrating the broader Scottish Rite commitment to education in the San Diego region.
Masons Announce Three-Year Grant to San Diego Schools \u2014 Masons of CaliforniaFrequently Asked Questions
What does San Diego Scottish Rite fund?
The San Diego Scottish Rite organizations are dedicated to helping members achieve a better way of life and aiding in mankind's moral, spiritual, and intellectual development through the conferral of degrees and charitable programs. The San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation primarily funds: • Scholarships • Operations support for charitable organizations • Food pantry initiatives • Arts, culture, and humanities • Education and philanthropy
How do I apply for a grant from San Diego Scottish Rite?
**Grant Activity (2024)** The foundation made 32 grants in 2024, with total giving of $170,000. Typical award sizes range from $1,000 to $80,000. **Recent Grants (2024)** • California Scottish Rite Foundation: $80,000 (Operations) • La Jolla Playhouse: $20,000 (Operations) • Grand Lodge of California: $5,000 (Operations) **Contact Information** Telephone: 619-293-4888
Where does San Diego Scottish Rite make grants?
Primary funding focus is California, with particular emphasis on San Diego and statewide initiatives.
What size grants does San Diego Scottish Rite award?
In 2024, San Diego Scottish Rite awarded 31 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is San Diego Scottish Rite's EIN?
San Diego Scottish Rite's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0718473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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