San Diego County Citizens' Scholars Foundation
Accepts applications
San Diego County Citizens' Scholars Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $135,000 and the largest $135,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$135,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$2.5 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $109,575 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,140 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $109,575 | 1 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | San Diego County Citizens' Scholars PO Box 28602, San Diego, CA 92128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 829-4711, hello@sdccsf.org |
| What to submit | Application process is done through the organizations website, https://sdccsf.org criteria for being awarded a scholarship: applicants must have resided in san diego county for the last 12 months. Applicants must be first time college students. Applicants must graduate in 2025 from a high school in san diego county. Applicants must plan to attend a college or university in san diego county for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must plan to be enrolled in college full-time, a minimum of 12 credit hours. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. |
| Deadlines | Annual submission deadline is april 18th |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limiations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | See expenditure responsibility statement | $135,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Wardlow
- Gerald Ramsey
- Andrew Menchaca
- Kurt Meyers
- Kevin Grigorenko
- Monica Ventura
- Mary Engles
Questions people ask
Does San Diego County Citizens' Scholars Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annual submission deadline is april 18th.
How much does San Diego County Citizens' Scholars Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $135,000.
Who runs San Diego County Citizens' Scholars Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Wardlow (Treasurer), Gerald Ramsey (Director), Andrew Menchaca (Director) and Kurt Meyers (President) among 7 officers and trustees.