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    Sweet Geeks Foundation

    ActivoPhilanthropy & VoluntarismFinancia Individuos
    Houston, TXSitio web3233843847

    About Sweet Geeks Foundation

    Sweet Geeks Foundation appears to be a small, local funder that made a single grant to Patriots and Paws, suggesting an interest in supporting veteran-focused, animal-assisted services in the Houston area. Their giving profile looks targeted and issue-specific rather than broad-based, favoring hands-on community organizations.

    Focus Areas

    Service dog placement and training for military veterans (Houston area)Veteran support programs that use animal-assisted therapyLocal nonprofit capacity support for veteran–animal partnerships

    Who They Fund

    nonprofit organizations (grantee organizations)cancer patients and survivors

    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated, one-time support: a single modest grant (~$10K) to a local, veteran-focused organization rather than diversified or repeat funding.

    Funding Style

    general operating supportoperational assistance

    About Sweet Geeks Foundation

    Sweet Geeks Foundation’s recent giving shows a narrow pattern: support for Southern California youth programs and direct relief for cancer patients, alongside a small set of operational support grants. The largest recent grant, $10,001 to Patriots and Paws in Huntington Beach, came through as general operating support, and the same city appears again with Pathways to Independence at $10,000 and STEM Advantage at $5,000. That cluster suggests the foundation often backs organizations that already have a clear local service role and need flexible funds to keep programs moving. The foundation also funds individual assistance. In 2025 it made multiple cancer relief grants to people in Los Angeles, Riverside, Panorama City, Newport Beach, and El Segundo, with awards mostly in the low-thousands. That mix of nonprofit operating support and direct relief points to a funder that gives both to organizations and to individuals, rather than using only one channel. Across the record, Sweet Geeks Foundation’s grantmaking is regional and California-centered, with repeated support for youth development, operational assistance, and cancer-related help.

    What Sweet Geeks Foundation Funds

    Youth development is one of the clearest organizational themes in the foundation’s grant history. It gave $10,000 to URBAN TXT Teens Exploring Technology in Los Angeles for general operating support, and $5,000 to Reading to Kids in Los Angeles for the same purpose. Other youth-serving recipients include Hack The Hood Inc in Oakland and Unearth and Empower Communities in Compton, both funded with $5,000 general operating grants. A second theme is cancer relief for individuals in Southern California. The foundation made cancer relief grants to Scarlett Martinez in El Segundo for $3,899, Gilma Maricela Dominguez in Los Angeles for $3,105, and Cynthia Stevens Cantu in Riverside for $3,100. It also uses operational assistance for nonprofit infrastructure. Examples include Stem Advantage in Huntington Beach and Uncle Kory Foundation in El Segundo, each funded at $10,000 in 2023.

    How Sweet Geeks Foundation Gives

    Sweet Geeks Foundation’s typical grant size falls in the low-thousands: p25 is $3,009, median is $3,430, and p75 is $5,000. The recent record includes both larger operating grants around $10,000 and many smaller awards clustered near $3,000 to $5,000. The pattern also shows repeat recipients. Pathways to Independence appears in both 2025 and 2023, while STEM Advantage appears in 2023 and 2025. That indicates some continuity rather than strictly one-time giving. The foundation gives to nonprofits and individuals, and it accepts unsolicited applications through several active programs. It makes one-year general operating support grants for Southern California youth development nonprofits and direct relief grants for cancer patients in Southern California.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $161K

    Total Assets

    $1.6M

    Total Revenue

    $1.3M

    Total Expenses

    $198K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $3K and $5K, with a median of $3K.

    25th Percentile

    $3K

    Median

    $3K

    75th Percentile

    $5K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional1 state funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.

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    Notable grantees: Patriots and Paws

    Topics

    cancer relieforganizational capacity strengtheningoperational/administrative supportprogrammatic experience grants

    Where Sweet Geeks Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is concentrated in California, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Huntington Beach is a recurring recipient city, with grants to Patriots and Paws, Pathways to Independence, and STEM Advantage. Los Angeles also appears often through URBAN TXT Teens Exploring Technology, Reading to Kids, and multiple cancer relief recipients. Other recipient locations include Oakland, Compton, Garden Grove, El Segundo, Riverside, Santa Ana, Long Beach, Pasadena, and San Diego. The foundation’s HQ is Houston, but its grant record shows no Texas recipients in the recent grants list.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Geeks Foundation

    What types of organizations does Sweet Geeks Foundation fund?

    The foundation funds Southern California nonprofits working in youth development, including after-school enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, social-emotional learning, arts, STEAM/STEM, literacy, and girl empowerment. Its recent grants also show general operating support and operational assistance for nonprofit organizations.

    Does Sweet Geeks Foundation fund individuals?

    Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple cancer relief grants to individuals such as Scarlett Martinez, Gilma Maricela Dominguez, Cynthia Stevens Cantu, and others in California cities including El Segundo, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Newport Beach.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The typical grant size is modest: p25 is $3,009, the median is $3,430, and p75 is $5,000. The recent record includes both smaller relief awards near $3,000 and nonprofit grants at $5,000 and $10,000.

    Can organizations apply directly?

    Yes. Active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Youth Development General Operating Support Grant, Youth Development Grants, Cancer Relief Grants — Financial Relief Grant, and Cancer Relief Grants — Experience Grant.

    Where does Sweet Geeks Foundation focus its giving?

    Its grantmaking is regional and centered on Southern California. The active programs are limited to Southern California, and the recent grants list shows recipients in California cities such as Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Compton, Oakland, and Riverside.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

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    youth developmentgeneral operating supportunderserved communities

    ¿Quién puede postularse? Tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code; operating in Los Angeles County or Orange County; non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin; annual operating budget up to $2 million; organizations that have received a Youth Development or Discretionary grant must wait two full years before reapplying.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Green Arrow CoLabLos Angeles, CA$20,0002026Youth Development
    ArtsUP LALos Angeles, CA$15,0002026Youth Development
    DIY GirlsSan Fernando, CA$15,0002026Youth Development
    Young Lives RedeemedFullerton, CA$10,0002026Youth Development
    Laurel House IncHope HarborTustin, CA$10,0002026Youth Development
    velma matteyAdelanto, CA$6,0962026Cancer Relief
    P F Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA$4,0002026Disaster Relief
    Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & BookstoreSylmar, CA$4,0002026Discretionary
    Walk With SallyEl Segundo, CA$3,7502026Cancer Relief
    P F Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA$3,5002026Disaster Relief
    Dennis Ray Jones JrAntioch CA USA, CA$3,3002026Cancer Relief
    Hellen Jones ElblingVenice, CA$3,1112026Cancer Relief
    Javier AvilesRowland Heights, CA$3,0672026Cancer Relief
    Hidden Genius ProjectInglewood, CA$3,0002026Discretionary
    Erika RomainRancho Cucamonga, CA$3,0002026Cancer Relief
    Debra Anne AdutSherman Oaks, CA$3,0002026Cancer Relief
    Stem To The FutureInner Spark Learning LabLos Angeles, CA$3,0002026Discretionary
    Aria EstradaSan Bernardino, CA$3,0002026Cancer Relief
    NAOMI PAWAANSan Diego, CA$3,0002026Cancer Relief
    Sophia OrozcoOjai, CA$2,9942026Cancer Relief
    Color Compton IncCompton, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    Families Forward Learning CenterPasadena, CA$2,5002026Disaster Relief
    Foster LoveBrea, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    The Change ReactionSherman Oaks, CA$2,5002026Disaster Relief
    Education Throught Music-Los AngelesBurbank, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    AMAAD InstituteLos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    Lets Be KindCosta Mesa, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    P F Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Disaster Relief
    Black LA Relief & Recovery FundLos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Disaster Relief
    Las Fotos ProjectLos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    Partnership for Growth LALos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    Street PoetsLos Angeles, CA$2,5002026Discretionary
    Arlynda MunozSan Bernardino, CA$2,0162026Cancer Relief
    Diana Aldanalos Angeles, CA$2,0002026Cancer Relief
    Adriana Espinoza lionHemet, CA$1,7682026Cancer Relief
    Jasmine RoosendaalCosta Mesa, CA$1,7042026Cancer Relief
    Adriana Espinoza lionHemet, CA$1,3002026Cancer Relief
    Arlynda MunozSan Bernardino, CA$1,0002026Cancer Relief
    Sebastian LopezMentone, CA$5002026Cancer Relief
    Patriots and PawsHuntington Beach, CA$10,0012025General Operating Support
    URBAN TXT Teens Exploring TechnologyLos Angeles, CA$10,0002025General Operating Support
    Pathways to IndependenceHuntington Beach, CA$10,0002025General Operating Support
    Reading to KidsLos Angeles, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    STEM AdvantageHuntington Beach, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Thomas House Temporary ShelterGarden Grove, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Unearth and Empower CommunitiesCOMPTON, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Hack The Hood IncOakland, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Sunnyside FiveSunnyside Baptist ChurchLos Angeles, CA$4,0002025General Operating Support
    Calibrate A Non-Profit CorporationPasadena, CA$4,0002025General Operating Support
    Scarlett MartinezEl Segundo, CA$3,8992025Cancer Relief Grant

    Green Arrow CoLab

    $20,000
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Youth Development

    ArtsUP LA

    $15,000
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Youth Development

    DIY Girls

    $15,000
    San Fernando, CA2026

    Youth Development

    Young Lives Redeemed

    $10,000
    Fullerton, CA2026

    Youth Development

    Laurel House IncHope Harbor

    $10,000
    Tustin, CA2026

    Youth Development

    velma mattey

    $6,096
    Adelanto, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    P F Bresee Foundation

    $4,000
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore

    $4,000
    Sylmar, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Walk With Sally

    $3,750
    El Segundo, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    P F Bresee Foundation

    $3,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Dennis Ray Jones Jr

    $3,300
    Antioch CA USA, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Hellen Jones Elbling

    $3,111
    Venice, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Javier Aviles

    $3,067
    Rowland Heights, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Hidden Genius Project

    $3,000
    Inglewood, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Erika Romain

    $3,000
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Debra Anne Adut

    $3,000
    Sherman Oaks, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Stem To The FutureInner Spark Learning Lab

    $3,000
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Aria Estrada

    $3,000
    San Bernardino, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    NAOMI PAWAAN

    $3,000
    San Diego, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Sophia Orozco

    $2,994
    Ojai, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Color Compton Inc

    $2,500
    Compton, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Families Forward Learning Center

    $2,500
    Pasadena, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Foster Love

    $2,500
    Brea, CA2026

    Discretionary

    The Change Reaction

    $2,500
    Sherman Oaks, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Education Throught Music-Los Angeles

    $2,500
    Burbank, CA2026

    Discretionary

    AMAAD Institute

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Lets Be Kind

    $2,500
    Costa Mesa, CA2026

    Discretionary

    P F Bresee Foundation

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Disaster Relief

    Las Fotos Project

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Partnership for Growth LA

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Street Poets

    $2,500
    Los Angeles, CA2026

    Discretionary

    Arlynda Munoz

    $2,016
    San Bernardino, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Diana Aldana

    $2,000
    los Angeles, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Adriana Espinoza lion

    $1,768
    Hemet, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Jasmine Roosendaal

    $1,704
    Costa Mesa, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Adriana Espinoza lion

    $1,300
    Hemet, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Arlynda Munoz

    $1,000
    San Bernardino, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Sebastian Lopez

    $500
    Mentone, CA2026

    Cancer Relief

    Patriots and Paws

    $10,001
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    URBAN TXT Teens Exploring Technology

    $10,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Pathways to Independence

    $10,000
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Reading to Kids

    $5,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    STEM Advantage

    $5,000
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Thomas House Temporary Shelter

    $5,000
    Garden Grove, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Unearth and Empower Communities

    $5,000
    COMPTON, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Hack The Hood Inc

    $5,000
    Oakland, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Sunnyside FiveSunnyside Baptist Church

    $4,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Calibrate A Non-Profit Corporation

    $4,000
    Pasadena, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Scarlett Martinez

    $3,899
    El Segundo, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant