Symba Center
The organization's mission is to implement and inspire innovative solutions designed to meet the health and wellness needs of low income and uninsured adults in our communities.
Symba Center at a glance
In short: Symba Center gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,149
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,149
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,149
- Total assets
- $2,739,341
- +98.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Symba Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crosswalk Church ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $68K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk Church Redlands, CA | General Donation | $5,149 |
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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 | $2,739,341 | $6,830,533 | $5,937,290 | $5,149 | 1 | $14,371 |
| 2023 | $1,381,981 | $2,371,872 | $1,541,326 | $67,500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $339,960 | $462,161 | $252,034 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $129,833 | $136,641 | $77,657 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $70,849 | $82,000 | $11,151 | — | — | — |
About Symba Center
Based on IRS filings
Symba Center is a public charity focused on Health, based in Victorville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Symba Center is led by Shawn Smith, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Smith
CEO
Treasurer → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $315K (2024)
Brian Nyamwange
President
President → Board President, 2023
Board President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Antoinette D. Jackson
Wellness Service Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Kristian Fortson-Estrada
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Naomi Buda
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittney D. Massie
Behavioural Therapist
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$139K (2024)
Timothy Gillespie
Treasurer
Secretary → Board Director, 2023
Board Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kevin Mahaney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rahul Nayyar (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $315K, to Shawn Smith (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Symba Center
How much does Symba Center give each year?
Symba Center gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $68K across 1 grant.
How large is Symba Center?
Symba Center reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is Symba Center?
Symba Center is a public charity focused on Health, based in Victorville, CA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Symba Center operate?
Symba Center has awarded grants in California.
What is Symba Center's EIN?
Symba Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3729902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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