To advance workforce and talent development within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ("STEM") sectors by fostering excellence in education, expanding access to opportunities, and delivering transformative resources to empower underrepresented and underserved communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
+300.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
+300.0% YoY
About San Diego Squared
Based on IRS filings
San Diego Squared is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $138K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,618,649 | $3,446,535 | $2,879,066 |
| Revenue | $1,668,522 | $1,594,405 | $1,319,826 |
| Expenses | $1,384,413 | $1,168,789 | $1,001,192 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,977 | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from San Diego Squared
Illumina SD2 STEM Scholarship
San Diego Squared
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Melody SD2 Scholarship
San Diego Squared
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Neurocrine Biosciences SD2 STEM Educators Award
San Diego Squared
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include UC San Diego Foundation ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Undergraduate scholarships to students participating in PATHways to STEM program at UC San Diego | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bolante | Director | — | — |
| Anne Marbarger | Director | — | — |
| Arvind Kush | Director | — | — |
| Bill Rastetter PhD | Chairman | — | — |
| carlos ramirez | Director | — | — |
| Chad Urie | Director | — | — |
| Charles Theuer MD PhD | Director | — | — |
| Darin Lippoldt | Director | — | — |
| Gentry Patrick PhD | Director | — | — |
| Julie Cooke | Director | — | — |
| Linda Sierra | Director | — | — |
| Mike Hird | Director | — | — |
| Pantea Khodami | Director | — | — |
| Patricia Leckman | Director | — | — |
| Paul Vaden | Director | — | — |
| Harid Puentes | Co-Founder | 40 | $215,763 |
| Karmin Noar | COO | 40 | $195,283 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Squared?
San Diego Squared is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is San Diego Squared?
As of 2025, San Diego Squared holds $3.6M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $120K in 2025.
Where does San Diego Squared operate?
San Diego Squared has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does San Diego Squared award?
In 2025, San Diego Squared awarded 1 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $120K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is San Diego Squared's EIN?
San Diego Squared's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3336715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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