The Guardsmen

EIN: 941196194 501(c)(3) Youth Development

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$1,943,551
Total Expenses
$1,927,454
Total Assets
$10,581,347
Net Assets
$9,884,405
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jeffrey Hill
Phone
4158560939
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

The Guardsmen, founded in 1947, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $9.9M represent 61 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO BE EDUCATIONAL, PHILANTHROPIC AND CIVIC, TO THE END THAT THE MEMBERS SHALL BECOME MORE EFFICIENT IN THEIR HOMES, BROADER IN THEIR SYMPATHIES, AND MORE FORCEFUL IN RAISING THE STANDARD OF CIVIC MORALITY, PARTICULARLY AS IT APPERTAINS TO STANDARDS OF JUVENILE MORALITY, AND TO PROMOTE CIVIC ACTIVITIES WHICH TEND TO COMBAT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; AND TO PROMOTE IN PARTICULAR ATHLETIC GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO ASSIST IN THEIR ATTAINMENT OF THE TRUE IDEALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $556,447

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE GUARDSMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN 1998 IN AN EFFORT TOPROVIDE A BETTER EDUCATION AND A BETTER CHANCE IN LIFE TO DISADVANTAGED BAY AREA YOUTH. THE PROGRAM PAYS 50% OF...

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE GUARDSMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN 1998 IN AN EFFORT TOPROVIDE 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 ANDCONTINUE TO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 218 CHILDREN IN 41 SCHOOLS IN 9 BAY AREA COUNTIES. ALL RECIPIENTS QUALIFY AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED UNDER FEDERAL GUIDELINES.

Program 2
Expenses: $496,205

CAMPERSHIP PROGRAMEACH SUMMER THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER BAY AREA AND FROM VARIOUS ETHNIC...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $37,773

Other grants includes miscellaneous donations made during FY24 including tree donations and a $25,000 donation to the Giants Community Fund.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,826,615
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $264,466
Other Revenue $-147,530
TOTAL REVENUE $1,943,551

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $995,973
Salaries & Benefits $299,605
Fundraising Expenses $186,044
Program Expenses $1,090,425
Other Expenses $610,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,927,454

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,943,551 $2,610,974 -0.3%
Expenses $1,927,454 $2,501,885 -0.2%
Net Income $16,097 $109,089 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
3
Volunteers
148

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jack S Herr President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Walter T Medling 1st Vice Pres. 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Cope Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John A Rauschkolb III VP/Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Keipper Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thayer V Mullins Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Szarnicki Outgoing Dir. 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Monfredini Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Neko Vela Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Darby Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Martial Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Vlahos Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John M Welsh Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benson Wang Treasurer 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Hill Asst Treasurer 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,943,551 $1,927,454 $10,581,347 $16,097
2023 $2,610,974 $2,501,885 $9,454,929 $109,089
2022 $2,914,494 $2,444,750 $9,097,771 $469,744
2021 $2,416,792 $1,650,813 $9,391,317 $765,979
2020 $2,057,825 $1,543,441 $7,328,496 $514,384
2019 $2,038,554 $2,098,800 $6,552,171 $-60,246
2018 $2,918,623 $2,048,181 $6,518,235 $870,442
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