San Diego Squared
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 85-3336715
Organization Overview
San Diego Squared is located in San Diego, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, San Diego Squared employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego Squared 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 06/2023, San Diego Squared generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAN DIEGO SQUARED'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WERE COMPLETING A FULL YEAR OF PROGRAMMING FOR SQUARED FELLOWS, SQUARED SCHOLARS, AND SQUARED INTERNS. WE WERE ABLE TO WORK WITH 16 FELLOWS, 3 SCHOLARS, AND PLACED OVER 10 INTERNSHIPS. WE ALSO BEGAN TO STRENGTHEN A COMMUNITY OF ADVOCATES AROUND OUR WORK THROUGH OUR SD2 ALL HANDS EVENTS, INCREASED OUR TOTAL FUNDRAISING TO ~$3M, AND EXPANDED OUR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SQUARED SCHOLARS: SAN DIEGO SQUARED INVESTS DIRECTLY IN THE SUCCESS OF UNDERREPRESENTED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THEIR EDUCATORS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE COMPANIES, FOUNDATIONS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO TAKE ACTION AND SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE: YOU BELONG IN STEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARSHIPS ARE EITHER DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT OR PAY FOR THE FEES TO STEM-CENTERED PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY BY ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERS
SQUARED FELLOWSA YEAR LONG, ROTATION-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED HIGH SCHOOL 10TH-12THGRADERS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY WHO ARE INTERESTED IN STEM. IN THIS IMMERSIVE PROGRAM, STUDENTSCONNECT WITH A NETWORK OF ADVOCATES AND HAVE FRONT ROW ACCESS TO SOME OF SAN DIEGO'S MOSTINNOVATIVE COMPANIES, ALL TO HELP STUDENTS DESIGN THEIR UNIQUE ROADMAP TO GET WHERE THEY WANT TOGO IN STEM.STEM CAPSULESTHE SAN DIEGO SQUARED STEM CAPSULES ARE SHORT VIDEOS THAT AIM TO BUILD AWARENESS,INSPIRATION, AND STEM REPRESENTATION FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITHA VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED A DISPLAY OF VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING COMMITTEDSTEM PROFESSIONALS SHARING THEIR STORIES, CHALLENGES, AND ADVICE WITH THE AIM TO STRENGTHEN THESTEM IDENTITY IN STUDENTS.SD2 QTRLY ALL HANDSA QUARTERLY EVENT BEGINNING IN 2022 WHERE SAN DIEGO SQUARED BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS, PARENTS,EDUCATORS, STEM PROFESSIONALS, AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY THATBELIEVES THAT DIVERSITY BELONGS IN STEM. SAN DIEGO SQUARED SHARES BEST PRACTICES ANDOPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND CHAMPION THESUCCESSES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
EVENTS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, SAN DIEGO SQUARED HOSTS LIFE SCIENCE CAMPS, CODING CAMPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN STEM-RELATED FIELDS.
SQUARED INTERNS: INTERNSHIPS CAN PROVIDE A GATEWAY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT IN STEM-DRIVEN COMPANIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNS AND HAS RECRUITED CHAMPIONS WITHIN SOME OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES THAT ARE READY TO HELP INTERNS SUCCEED. SAN DIEGO SQUARED MATCHES PROMISING UNDERREPRESENTED UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PHD STUDENTS PURSUING STEM-CENTERED DEGREES TO PAID INTERNSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aimee Hoyt Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Bill Rastetter PHD Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carlos Ramirez Director Ex- Officio | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Charles Theuer MD Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Darin Lippoldt Corporate Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Esther Martinborough Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,159,109 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,159,109 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $105,000 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,319,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $195,457 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,319 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $261,851 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $59,451 |
| Office expenses | $3,494 |
| Information technology | $949 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,795 |
| Travel | $9,653 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,767 |
| Interest | $8,601 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,992 |
| Insurance | $10,166 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,001,192 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,369,954 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $120,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $353,432 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,680 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,879,066 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,461 |
| Grants payable | $350,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $570,860 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $940,321 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,244,745 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $694,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,879,066 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, San Diego Squared has awarded $33,990 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Undergraduate scholarships to students participating in PATHways to STEM program at UC San Diego | $30,000 |
REALITY CHANGERS PURPOSE: To further expose middle and high school students, specifically sophomores, to high-impact STEM experiences | $3,990 |