# The Guardsmen

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94111. EIN 94-1196194. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide at-risk youth with campership and scholarship opportunities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941196194/202602229349300420/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O200)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1948
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,577,997 | $2,354,428 | $13,867,045 | $11,923,618 | 5 | 350 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941196194/202602229349300420/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $2,610,974 | $2,501,885 | $9,454,929 | $8,123,048 | 3 | 300 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941196194/202421989349301332/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $2,416,792 | $1,650,813 | $9,391,317 | $8,631,015 | 3 | 300 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941196194/202222179349300817/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $1,154,264 (49%), management $965,388 (41%), fundraising $234,776 (10%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $3,016,253, program fees $0, investment income $177,417.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +10% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 12 of 160 youth development nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $3,577,997 is in the top 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is The Guardsmen's EIN?**

The Guardsmen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1196194. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Guardsmen a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Guardsmen in San Francisco, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1948. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Guardsmen tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Guardsmen as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Guardsmen do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "Provide at-risk youth with campership and scholarship opportunities." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does The Guardsmen take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, The Guardsmen reported total revenue of $3,577,997 and total expenses of $2,354,428 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.