San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation - Community Impact Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- In the San Diego region with specific projects and programs focused on youth
- In San Diego County or Northern Baja California
Other requirements
- Will expend the entirety of the grant received within 12 months of receipt and to return any remaining unexpended funds to the Kiwanis Foundation within 60 days of 12-month deadline.
- Grant funds can be used for:Funds can be used to improve the organization’s ability to deliver on its activities and strengthen its management systems, operations, or infrastructure, including staff development or technology improvements.
- Funds can be used for costs associated with a particular program or project, for planning, expanding, or iterating a program, including expenses such as supplies, materials, or salaries.
- Capital expenditures Funds can be used for specified building, furnishing, or equipment expenses necessary to maintain or upgrade the organization's facilities.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grants will not be provided and may not be used for:Capital campaigns, fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising eventsEndowments.
- Not eligible: Individuals or private foundations.
- Not eligible: Activities that are religious or political in nature.
- Not eligible: Debt reduction or operational deficits
Overview
San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation incorporated in California that annually provides more than $250,000 to projects and organizations in the community.
Community Impact Grants
The Kiwanis San Diego and San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation are providing Community Impact Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region with specific projects and programs focused on youth.
Eligibility
Grant Requirements:Supports one specific project/program benefitting children and/or young adults to age 26Located in San Diego County or Northern Baja CaliforniaWill expend the entirety of the grant received within 12 months of receipt and to return any remaining unexpended funds to the Kiwanis Foundation within 60 days of 12-month deadlineGrant funds can be used for:Funds can be used to improve the organization’s ability to deliver on its activities and strengthen its management systems, operations, or infrastructure, including staff development or technology improvements.Funds can be used for costs associated with a particular program or project, for planning, expanding, or iterating a program, including expenses such as supplies, materials, or salaries.Capital expenditures Funds can be used for specified building, furnishing, or equipment expenses necessary to maintain or upgrade the organization's facilities.Specific operating expense itemsFunds can be used for any specifically identified item(s) in the budget. Note that such grants are restricted grants, limited to the specified items.
Ineligibility
Grants will not be provided and may not be used for:Capital campaigns, fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising eventsEndowmentsIndividuals or private foundationsActivities that are religious or political in natureDebt reduction or operational deficits
What San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $118K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $10K–$25K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Julian, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Camp Stevens · Julian, CA
To further exempt purpose
$25K
San Diego Youth Symphony Orch · San Diego, CA
To further exempt purpose
$25K
Laurels for Leaders · San Diego, CA
To further exempt purpose
$18K
Foundation for the Children O · San Diego, CA
To further exempt purpose
$10K
Fred Finch Youth Center · San Diego, CA
To further exempt purpose
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Youth programs
- Capacity building
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