The Guardsmen
AI Summary
The Guardsmen is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $504.5K in grants to 44 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Guardsmen can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH WITH CAMPERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Economic development
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN FRANCISCO
$2.1M
40%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO
$882.9K
17%
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco
$417K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Guardsmen?
No. The Guardsmen does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Guardsmen give?
The Guardsmen primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Guardsmen’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Guardsmen fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,451. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Guardsmen make each year?
In 2024, The Guardsmen awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $504 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Guardsmen fund recently?
In 2024, The Guardsmen awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN FRANCISCO, CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO, and Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Guardsmen?
The Guardsmen does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.