The Guardsmen
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $7.6m
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 10/1948
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 94-1196194
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 09/2021, 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 09/2021, Guardsmen generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Guardsmen has awarded 155 individual grants totaling $3,676,321. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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 $2,000 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 ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT. NEW RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS SOLICITED FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 187 CHILDREN IN 45 SCHOOLS IN 9 BAY AREA COUNTIES. ALL RECIPIENTS QUALIFY AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED UNDER FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
OTHER GRANTSTHE GUARDSMEN RECEIVES GRANTS AT FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN WHICH THEY HAVE VARIANCE POWER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THEIR CHOICE. THESE GRANTS ARE USED TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: SPORTS AUCTION PROCEEDS TO GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND $ 5,112; TREE DONATIONS $1,311
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen L Englert Jr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Thomas A Mckinley President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charles C Thor 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adam Mcmichael Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Thomas J Michaelson Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Walter Medling Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $486,400 |
| Fundraising events | $638,569 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $129,564 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $561,596 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $464,947 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,816,129 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $92,087 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $125,385 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $352,591 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,416,792 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $290,073 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $369,640 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $248,891 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,346 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,491 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,377 |
| Fees for services: Other | $179,519 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,759 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,691 |
| Travel | $300 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,516 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,088 |
| Insurance | $26,480 |
| All other expenses | $943 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,650,813 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,367,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $91,674 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $87,324 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $90,025 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $182,385 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,037 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,556,180 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,405 |
| Total assets | $9,391,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,270 |
| Grants payable | $653,250 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,782 |
| 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 | $760,302 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,894,108 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,736,907 |
| 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 | $9,391,317 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Guardsmen has awarded $261,280 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $100,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $60,000 |
Alameda, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $23,560 |
Milpitas, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $13,640 |
San Leandro, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $11,480 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | $11,200 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that The Guardsmen has recieved totaling $325,573.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $109,040 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,908 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $15,000 |
Christensen Family Foundation San Carlos, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $12,000 |
Ao Dragge Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,063,280 |
| Earnings | $1,349,048 |
| Net Contributions | $405,745 |
| Other Expense | $256,533 |
| Ending Balance | $7,561,540 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Native American Youth And Family Center Portland, OR | $14,798,441 | $17,931,033 |
His Ideas Inc Red Bluff, CA | $4,012,270 | $10,619,413 |
Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League San Leandro, CA | $5,758,559 | $8,512,635 |
North Marin Community Services Novato, CA | $8,065,610 | $7,031,738 |
Heart Of Los Angeles Youth Inc Los Angeles, CA | $22,652,659 | $4,560,151 |
Rancho Cielo Inc Salinas, CA | $19,174,613 | $4,214,559 |
Mt Ashland Association Ashland, OR | $6,770,201 | $4,052,361 |
Stanislaus County Police Activities League Modesto, CA | $2,010,301 | $3,159,378 |
Booker T Washington Community Service Center San Francisco, CA | $15,043,633 | $4,645,054 |
Waking The Village Sacramento, CA | $1,942,838 | $3,628,235 |
Community Youth Center Concord, CA | $50,356,085 | $2,729,758 |
East Oakland Youth Development Center Oakland, CA | $9,784,340 | $4,617,227 |