San Juan Diego Institute Corp
San Juan Diego Institute Corp is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. Formed in 2003, it provides support, guidance, and technical assistance to Latino-serving organizations and businesses, and manages complex grants and projects that build coalitions.
San Juan Diego Institute Corp at a glance
In short: San Juan Diego Institute Corp gave $150K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,636
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $193,533
- -62.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to San Juan Diego Institute Corp
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: (480) 213-2042
Website: https://sjdi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who San Juan Diego Institute Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kingdom Academy ($33K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Juan Diego Institute Corp gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Academy Kingman, AZ | — | $32,500 |
| Modaba Phoenix, AZ | — | $20,000 |
| Bridges Learning Center LLC Casa Grande, AZ | — | $20,000 |
| Hands2Teach LLC Peoria, AZ | — | $15,000 |
| Vita School of Inovations Phoenix, AZ | — | $12,500 |
| FaithScape Learning Pod LLC Casa Grande, AZ | — | $10,000 |
| Inspire Academy of Schools LLC Sun City, AZ | — | $10,000 |
| Spark Community School Phoenix, AZ | — | $10,000 |
| TBD Workshop LLC Gilbert, AZ | — | $10,000 |
| The Kings Kids Learning Center Maricopa, AZ | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,533 | $227,606 | $549,289 | $150,000 | 11 | $39 |
| 2023 | $515,216 | $643,570 | $188,823 | $50,000 | 6 | $24 |
| 2022 | $93,102 | $42,793 | $18,806 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $36,482 | $31,673 | $13,692 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $18,501 | $11,316 | $6,157 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $13,342 | $21,695 | $8,738 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides critical support, guidance, and technical assistance to Latino-serving organizations and businesses making a difference in their communities and beyond. It also manages complex grants and projects involving coalition-building.
Its 2024 filing describes funding for school-choice and school-improvement advocacy by Spanish-speaking households, as well as parent-engagement efforts. These efforts included work with school administration and staff on onboarding and development of a standardized event and engagement evaluation tool.
Among its 2024 grantees, Kingdom Academy describes its own work as a Christian-based educational enrichment program for approximately 60 students, providing academic support, college preparation, and life-skills training in a safe, Godly environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the institute reported 11 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $32,500, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $32,500 to Kingdom Academy in Kingman; $20,000 each to MODABA in Phoenix and Bridges Learning Center LLC in Casa Grande; and $15,000 to Hands2Teach LLC in Peoria. The institute also gave $12,500 to Vita School of Inovations and $10,000 each to FaithScape Learning Pod LLC, Inspire Academy of Schools LLC, Spark Community School, and TBD Workshop LLC. The Kings Kids Learning Center and Light Seers Learning each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tom Espinoza as President, Elvira Ortiz as Secretary, and Armando Ruiz and Mark Van Brunt as Board Members.
San Juan Diego Institute Corp is led by Tom Espinoza, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Espinoza
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Armando Ruiz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elvira Ortiz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Van Brunt
Board Member
Administrative Officer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Aurora Hicks (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jan Connell (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Juan Diego Institute Corp
How much does San Juan Diego Institute Corp give each year?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp gave $150K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 6 grants.
What is San Juan Diego Institute Corp's typical grant size?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does San Juan Diego Institute Corp give grants?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and CASA Grande, AZ (2 grants).
Who are San Juan Diego Institute Corp's largest grantees?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp's largest 2024 grantees include Kingdom Academy ($32,500), Modaba ($20,000) and Bridges Learning Center LLC ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is San Juan Diego Institute Corp?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What does San Juan Diego Institute Corp fund?
The organization states that it provides critical support, guidance, and technical assistance to Latino-serving organizations and businesses making a difference in their communities and beyond. It also manages complex grants and projects involving coalition-building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Juan Diego Institute Corp?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sjdi.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is San Juan Diego Institute Corp's EIN?
San Juan Diego Institute Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0500912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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