The Guardsmen

Organization Overview

The Guardsmen is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Guardsmen employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guardsmen is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Guardsmen generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Guardsmen has awarded 186 individual grants totaling $4,890,859. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH WITH CAMPERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CAMPERSHIP PROGRAMEACH SUMMER THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER BAY AREA AND FROM VARIOUS ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS ATTEND OUTDOOR AND OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS. DURING THEIR TIME AWAY FROM HOME, THEY LEARN TO APPRECIATE THE OUTDOORS, PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCE, PERHAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE JOY AND EXCITEMENT OF JUST BEING A CHILD. ANNUALLY, THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE CHILDREN ACCESS TO ACADEMICALLY, CULTURALLY, AND ATHLETICALLY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES THAT THEY OTHERWISE WOULD NOT ATTEND.


SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE GUARDSMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN 1998 IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A BETTER EDUCATION AND A BETTER CHANCE IN LIFE TO DISADVANTAGED BAY AREA YOUTH. THE PROGRAM PAYS 50% OF TUITION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $2,200 ANNUALLY, FOR THEIR RECIPIENTS TO ATTEND A BAY AREA PRIVATE SCHOOL. CHILDREN CAN ENTER THE PROGRAM BETWEEN KINDERGARTEN AND THE 9TH GRADE. ONCE THEY ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, THEY MAY ONLY RECEIVE FUNDING EACH YEAR THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL IF THEY REAPPLY AND CONTINUE TO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. IN 2014 THE PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO A PARTNER SCHOOL MODEL FOCUSING ON A SELECT NUMBER OF PARTNER SCHOOLS EVALUATED BY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR GUARDSMEN MISSION ALIGNMENT, ACADEMIC... CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT. NEW RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS SOLICITED FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 218 CHILDREN IN 41 SCHOOLS IN 9 BAY AREA COUNTIES. ALL RECIPIENTS QUALIFY AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED UNDER FEDERAL GUIDELINES.


OTHER GRANTSTHE GUARDSMEN MADE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS DURING FY23: THE OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION: 1,250; TREE DONATION: 30,000; GIANTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: 20,000; PRESIDIO 10K RUN SIGNUP DONATIONS: 3,061


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael J Salcido
President
$0
Robert W Hogan
1st Vice President
$0
Terence Mcdonnell
Vice President
$0
Jason Nossiter
Vice President/secretary
$0
Gregory Barrett
Director
$0
Brian Cope
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$774,600
Fundraising events$777,931
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$598,736
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $485,541
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,151,267
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $204,140
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $276,306
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$84,054
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,610,974

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Guardsmen has awarded $491,250 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SAN FRANCISCO

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$190,080

SALVATION ARMY-GOLDEN STATE DIVISION

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$12,960

GIRLVENTURES

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$5,625

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$76,230

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$25,000

THE OKIZU FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED

$12,690
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