San Diego Scottish Rite
San Diego Scottish Rite is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual scholarship recipients, with all grant dollars going to recipients in California.
San Diego Scottish Rite at a glance
In short: San Diego Scottish Rite gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,484
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,895,362
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to San Diego Scottish Rite
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Fulgencio I Quimpo as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Fulgencio I Quimpo
Mailing address: 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 293-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who San Diego Scottish Rite funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Scottish Rite Foundation ($80K). Together the top 9 received $117K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($53,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 171 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How San Diego Scottish Rite gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $210K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Scottish Rite Foundation Oakland, CA | Operations | $80,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Grand Lodge of California San Francisco, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| San Diego Police Historical Society San Diego, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| 22 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $53,000 |
| Heard Samantha 20 San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Craven Jonah 20 San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,895,362 | $312,299 | $198,915 | $170,000 | 31 | $170,000 | $310,377 | — |
| 2023 | $3,786,295 | $387,583 | $190,735 | $170,000 | 34 | $170,000 | $376,792 | — |
| 2022 | $3,585,130 | $352,511 | $218,128 | $191,500 | 32 | $191,500 | $242,847 | — |
| 2021 | $3,452,749 | $327,274 | $337,775 | $166,000 | 36 | $166,000 | $324,926 | — |
| 2020 | $3,461,250 | $-233,206 | $271,294 | $210,000 | 38 | — | $271,033 | $183,377 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operations support and scholarships. One grantee, the California Scottish Rite Foundation, describes its mission as helping California children develop their full potential through childhood language services, scholarships, and other charitable programs, and supporting education and training related to childhood language disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $170,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $80,000 to the California Scottish Rite Foundation for operations, $20,000 to La Jolla Playhouse for operations, $5,000 to the Grand Lodge of California for operations, and $5,000 to the San Diego Police Historical Society for operations. Individual recipients received scholarships, including two awards of $4,000 and several awards of $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A Schneidmiller as chairman; Fulgencio I Quimpo as secretary; David F Bean as CFO; and Philip A Johnson, Ralph Bryan, and Edward R Collins as trustees.
San Diego Scottish Rite is led by John A. Schneidmiller, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Schneidmiller
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward R. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip A. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Bryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F. Bean
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fulgencio I. Quimpo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 San Diego Scottish Rite
How much does San Diego Scottish Rite give each year?
San Diego Scottish Rite gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 34 grants.
What is San Diego Scottish Rite's typical grant size?
San Diego Scottish Rite's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,484, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does San Diego Scottish Rite give grants?
San Diego Scottish Rite gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does San Diego Scottish Rite give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on San Diego Scottish Rite's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants) and "Operations" (6 grants).
Who are San Diego Scottish Rite's largest grantees?
San Diego Scottish Rite's largest 2024 grantees include California Scottish Rite Foundation ($80,000), La Jolla Playhouse ($20,000) and Grand Lodge of California ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($53,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is San Diego Scottish Rite?
San Diego Scottish Rite reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $312K.
What does San Diego Scottish Rite fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operations support and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Diego Scottish Rite?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does San Diego Scottish Rite accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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