TO BE EDUCATIONAL, PHILANTHROPIC AND CIVIC, TO THE END THAT THE MEMBERS SHALL BECOME MORE EFFICIENT IN THEIR HOMES, BROADER IN THEIR SYMPATHIES, AND MORE FORCEFUL IN RAISING THE STANDARD OF CIVIC MORALITY, PARTICULARLY AS IT APPERTAINS TO STANDARDS OF JUVENILE MORALITY, AND TO PROMOTE CIVIC ACTIVITIES WHICH TEND TO COMBAT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; AND TO PROMOTE IN PARTICULAR ATHLETIC GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO ASSIST IN THEIR ATTAINMENT OF THE TRUE IDEALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$504K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+25.5% YoY
About The Guardsmen
Based on IRS filings
The Guardsmen is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $504K. Net investment income was $264K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,581,347 | $9,454,929 | $9,097,771 |
| Revenue | $1,943,551 | $2,610,974 | $2,914,494 |
| Expenses | $1,927,454 | $2,501,885 | $2,444,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,466 | $480,446 | $301,385 |
| 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
82 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Guardsmen
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of San SF ($221,758), Catholic Charities CYO ($70,000), Girl Scouts of Northern CA ($27,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundatio Pasadena, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $5,265 |
| Big City Mountaineers Inc Arvada, CO | Assistance for Underprivileged | $7,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San SF San Francisco, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $221,758 |
| Camp Phoenix Oakland, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $7,200 |
| Catholic Charities CYO Occidental, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $70,000 |
| Giants Community Fund San Francisco, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern CA Alameda, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $27,500 |
| Girls Leading Girls Novato, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $6,300 |
| Golden Gate Area Boy Scouts San Leandro, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $19,000 |
| Salvation Army-Golden State D San Francisco, CA | Assistance for Underprivileged | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack S Herr | President | 4 | — |
| Walter T Medling | 1st Vice Pres. | 4 | — |
| Brian Cope | Vice President | 4 | — |
| John A Rauschkolb III | VP/Secretary | 4 | — |
| Matthew Keipper | Director | 1 | — |
| Thayer V Mullins | Director | 1 | — |
| Tim Szarnicki | Outgoing Dir. | 1 | — |
| Matthew Monfredini | Director | 1 | — |
| Jose Neko Vela | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Darby | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Martial | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Vlahos | Director | 1 | — |
| John M Welsh | Director | 1 | — |
| Benson Wang | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Jeffrey Hill | Asst Treasurer | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guardsmen?
The Guardsmen is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $10.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Guardsmen?
As of 2024, The Guardsmen holds $10.6M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $504K in 2024.
Where does The Guardsmen operate?
The Guardsmen has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What size grants does The Guardsmen award?
In 2024, The Guardsmen awarded 18 grants totaling $504K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Guardsmen's EIN?
The Guardsmen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1196194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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