Boys and Girls Aid Society
Preselected recipients only
Boys and Girls Aid Society is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,614 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $39,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$162,614
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$39,750
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $257,910 the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $257,910 | 68 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $162,614 | 29 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Boys and Girls Aid Society says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Boys and Girls Aid Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $162,614 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego | Unrestricted charitable | $39,750 |
| Bithiah's Family Services | Unrestricted charitable | $10,000 |
| New Haven Youth & Family Services | Unrestricted charitable | $7,500 |
| San Diego Lions | Unrestricted charitable | $6,700 |
| Art Hatch | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Students Without Limits | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| San Diego Oasis | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| La Jolla Music Society | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Timken Museum | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| A Reason to Survive Arts | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| San Diego Opera | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Borrego Springs Childrens Center | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Outside the Lens | Unrestricted charitable | $5,000 |
| Words Alive | Unrestricted charitable | $4,500 |
| Operation Hope | Unrestricted charitable | $4,000 |
| Fern Street Circus | Unrestricted charitable | $4,000 |
| San Diego Refugee Tutoring Grant | Unrestricted charitable | $4,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | Unrestricted charitable | $3,500 |
| Moonlight Cultural Foundation | Unrestricted charitable | $3,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Unrestricted charitable | $2,564 |
| United Through Reading | Unrestricted charitable | $2,500 |
| Unscripted Learning | Unrestricted charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Access | Unrestricted charitable | $2,000 |
| YMCA Overnight Camps | Unrestricted charitable | $800 |
| Hope Through Housing | Unrestricted charitable | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kempton
- Terry Loftus
- Norma Slaman
- Noemi Flores-Beeson
- Jose Cruz
- Ann Desmond
- Angela Hilliard
- Charlie Silveria
- Mitch Williams
- George Saadeh
- Shannon Spisak
- Bonnie Bade
- Phyllis Barber
- Aaron Degroot
- Jerry Hemme
Questions people ask
Does Boys and Girls Aid Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boys and Girls Aid Society give?
$162,614 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Boys and Girls Aid Society?
Its 2024 filing lists David Kempton (President), Terry Loftus (Advisory Member), Norma Slaman (Director) and Noemi Flores-Beeson (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Boys and Girls Aid Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and human services.