The Guardsmen
San Francisco, California · EIN 941196194 · Private foundation
The Guardsmen is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.1M in giving and $13.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 153 grants for The Guardsmen. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Guardsmen funds
The Guardsmen's giving carries a documented focus on adult education.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club San Francisco PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILE | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club San Francisco Providing resident and day camp programs to assist the needs of underprivile | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club San Francisco PROVIDING RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Guardsmen
The Guardsmen's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at guardsmen.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Guardsmen
- Does The Guardsmen accept grant applications?
- The Guardsmen's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Guardsmen fund?
- The Guardsmen's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Boys & Girls Club San Francisco. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Guardsmen give in grants?
- The Guardsmen's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 153 grants.
- Where is The Guardsmen located?
- The Guardsmen is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941196194.
- How can I find foundations similar to The Guardsmen?
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