SAN DIEGO SQUARED
SAN DIEGO, CA · Education
Mission
San Diego Squared is dedicated to advancing workforce development and talent development in STEM through four key areas of engagement. Firstly, our Community Activation initiative focuses on fostering a vibrant community that champions the belief that workforce diversity is integral to STEM. This is achieved through compelling storytelling, accessible on our website sd.org, and dynamic events such as our affinity dinners, ERG leaders' gatherings, and SD2 All Hands events. Secondly, our Squared Fellows Program offers a year-long mentorship-based experience for approximately 60 high school students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds. This program connects them with STEM-driven companies, facilitates career exploration, and helps them envision their future roles in STEM. Thirdly, our Squared Scholars Program provides multi-year college scholarships to students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing STEM degrees. This comprehensive program includes personalized 1:1 mentor
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SAN DIEGO SQUARED
$3.3M in foundation grants on record from 17 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Illumina Corporate Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $450K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $420K | 3 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $381K | 2 |
| Life Science Cares | $325K | 3 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $322K | 2 |
| San Diego Foundation | $313K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $156K | 2 |
| Deloitte Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $90K | 4 |
Leadership
Harid Puentes — Co-Founder & Executive Director (Principal officer)
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