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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.

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    Abierta ahoraCierra en 4 días (30 jun 2026)Monto: 5 mil US$ – 20 mil US$

    Youth Development General Operating Support Grant

    Youth developmentAfter-school/enrichment programsTutoring and mentoring+7 más

    ¿Quién puede postularse? Tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code; operate in Southern California; non-discrimination policy; annual operating budget up to $2.5 million; provide youth development services to individuals aged 5–24.

    Fecha límite: Applications open June 1 and close June 30 each year; applications reviewed at the August board meeting.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $91K

    Total Assets

    $525K

    Total Revenue

    $25K

    Total Expenses

    $113K

    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

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Patriots and PawsHuntington Beach, CA$10,0012025General Operating Support
    Pathways to IndependenceHuntington Beach, CA$10,0002025General Operating Support
    URBAN TXT Teens Exploring TechnologyLos Angeles, CA$10,0002025General Operating Support
    Thomas House Temporary ShelterGarden Grove, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Unearth and Empower CommunitiesCOMPTON, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    STEM AdvantageHuntington Beach, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Reading to KidsLos Angeles, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Hack The Hood IncOakland, CA$5,0002025General Operating Support
    Calibrate A Non-Profit CorporationPasadena, CA$4,0002025General Operating Support
    Sunnyside FiveSunnyside Baptist ChurchLos Angeles, CA$4,0002025General Operating Support
    Scarlett MartinezEl Segundo, CA$3,8992025Cancer Relief Grant
    Gilma Maricela DominguezLos Angeles, CA$3,1052025Cancer Relief Grant
    Cynthia Stevens CantuRiverside, CA$3,1002025Cancer Relief Grant
    Beverly ShahidLos Angeles, CA$3,0782025Cancer Relief Grant
    Monique MaldonadoRiverside, CA$3,0352025Cancer Relief Grant
    Cathrina LowyPanorama City, CA$3,0002025Cancer Relief Grant
    Valerie MartinezNewport Beach, CA$3,0002025Cancer Relief Grant
    Danielle WatkinsLos Angeles, CA$3,0002025Cancer Relief Grant
    Bambi Lynn AndersonLos Angeles, CA$3,0002025Cancer Relief Grant
    STEM ADVANTAGEHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA$10,0002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    UNCLE KORY FOUNDATIONEL SEGUNDO, CA$10,0002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    BUILD FUTURESHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA$5,0002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    IMPACTO A PROGRAM OF PROYECTO PASTORALLOS ANGELES, CA$3,5002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    YESSICA MUNOZHAWTHORNE, CA$3,3592023EXPERIENCE GRANT
    THE BOOK TRUCK INCLONG BEACH, CA$3,2502023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTERSANTA ANA, CA$3,2502023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    DIY GIRLSPACOIMA, CA$2,5002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    BLOOM FOUNDATION INCIRVINE, CA$2,5002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCELOS ALAMITOS, CA$2,5002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    RESOUNDING JOY INCSAN DIEGO, CA$2,5002023OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    Patriots and Paws

    $10,001
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Pathways to Independence

    $10,000
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    URBAN TXT Teens Exploring Technology

    $10,000
    Los Angeles, 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

    STEM Advantage

    $5,000
    Huntington Beach, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Reading to Kids

    $5,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Hack The Hood Inc

    $5,000
    Oakland, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Calibrate A Non-Profit Corporation

    $4,000
    Pasadena, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Sunnyside FiveSunnyside Baptist Church

    $4,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    General Operating Support

    Scarlett Martinez

    $3,899
    El Segundo, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Gilma Maricela Dominguez

    $3,105
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Cynthia Stevens Cantu

    $3,100
    Riverside, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Beverly Shahid

    $3,078
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Monique Maldonado

    $3,035
    Riverside, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Cathrina Lowy

    $3,000
    Panorama City, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Valerie Martinez

    $3,000
    Newport Beach, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Danielle Watkins

    $3,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    Bambi Lynn Anderson

    $3,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Cancer Relief Grant

    STEM ADVANTAGE

    $10,000
    HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    UNCLE KORY FOUNDATION

    $10,000
    EL SEGUNDO, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    BUILD FUTURES

    $5,000
    HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    IMPACTO A PROGRAM OF PROYECTO PASTORAL

    $3,500
    LOS ANGELES, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    YESSICA MUNOZ

    $3,359
    HAWTHORNE, CA2023

    EXPERIENCE GRANT

    THE BOOK TRUCK INC

    $3,250
    LONG BEACH, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER

    $3,250
    SANTA ANA, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    DIY GIRLS

    $2,500
    PACOIMA, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    BLOOM FOUNDATION INC

    $2,500
    IRVINE, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE

    $2,500
    LOS ALAMITOS, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    RESOUNDING JOY INC

    $2,500
    SAN DIEGO, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE