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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$3,579,301
- Grants listed
- 82
- Assets, end of year
- $240,058
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Tax year 2023
$2,940,768
- Grants listed
- 84
- Assets, end of year
- $289,026
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Tax year 2022
$3,324,760
- Grants listed
- 101
- Assets, end of year
- $1,441,963
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Tax year 2021
$2,281,650
- Grants listed
- 99
- Assets, end of year
- $2,415,452
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Tax year 2020
$1,024,778
- Grants listed
- 73
- Assets, end of year
- $2,345,720
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Tax year 2019
$1,154,328
- Grants listed
- 89
- Assets, end of year
- $158,927
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Tax year 2018
$1,315,350
- Grants listed
- 94
- Assets, end of year
- $743,864
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Tax year 2017
$1,078,247
- Grants listed
- 75
- Assets, end of year
- $1,561,170
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CA
To benefit education
$1,138,801 -
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA
To benefit education
$1,000,000 -
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
To benefit education
$500,000 -
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA
To protect and create parks
$250,000 -
One Percent for the PlanetBurlington, VT
To support an alliance of businesses for a healthy planet
$50,000 -
Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA
To conserve california's land, air and water
$50,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To benefit wildlife
$50,000 -
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY
To preserve the land and wildlife
$50,000 -
Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit endeavors to protect the environment and promote environmental education
$30,000 -
Riviera Ridge SchoolSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit education
$30,000 -
South Fork Natural History MuseumBridgehampton, NY
To benefit endeavors to raise environmental awareness
$25,000 -
The Fund for the People in ParksOakland, CA
To benefit the parks' program required by law
$25,000 -
RewildAustin, TX
To benefit environment
$25,000 -
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA
To protect human health and the planet
$25,000 -
The University of New Hampshire FoundationDurham, NH
To benefit education
$25,000 -
Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, CO
To protect and enhance america's national park system
$20,000 -
Columbia Law SchoolNew York, NY
To benefit education
$20,000 -
Saint John's Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CA
To support advance innovative medical research
$20,000 -
EcoamericaWashington, DC
To move society towards climate solutions
$20,000 -
Green Science Policy InstituteBerkeley, CA
To facilitate safer use of chemicals to protect human and ecological health
$20,000 -
AltaseaSan Pedro, CA
To develop and scale up rapid solutions for some of the planet's most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security
$15,000 -
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA
To protect natural resources, agricultural land, and open spaces for present and future generations
$10,000 -
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA
To benefit education
$10,000 -
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ
To benefit wildlife
$10,000 -
Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteWashington, DC
To protect tropical biodiversity
$10,000 -
Seventh Generation AdvisorsSanta Monica, CA
To empower indviduals and organizations to create and adopt solutions that protect our environment
$10,000 -
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CA
To benefit endeavors to prevent ocean pollution
$5,000 -
Island PressWashington, DC
To benefit endeavors to protect and sustain the environment
$5,000 -
Los Angeles WaterkeeperLos Angeles, CA
To support the preservation and protection of clean water
$5,000 -
Crossroads SchoolSanta Monica, CA
To benefit education
$5,000 -
DartmouthHanover, NH
To benefit education
$5,000 -
Environmental Law InstituteWashington, DC
To protect the environment through practical law and policy solutions
$5,000 -
The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CA
To protect california's air, and water
$5,000 -
MareBoston, MA
To support foster care system
$5,000 -
Santa Babara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
To support health care and research
$5,000 -
Coalition for Clean AirLos Angeles, CA
To protect public health, imporve air quality and prevent climate change
$5,000 -
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC
To protect and enhance america's national park system
$5,000 -
Teton Science SchoolsJackson, WY
To benefit education
$5,000 -
Tidelines InstituteGustavus, AK
To benefit education
$5,000 -
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA
To protect world's ocean, waves and beaches
$5,000 -
Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NM
To save wildlife and wild place worldwide
$5,000 -
American RiversWashington, DC
To protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature
$2,500 -
American Alpine ClubGolden, CO
To support protecting climbing areas and public lands
$2,500 -
Channel Islands RestorationSanta Barbara, CA
To support ecological restoration and environmental conservation
$2,500 -
Community Environmental CouncilSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit the environment
$2,500 -
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital FoundationGoleta, CA
To support exceptional health care services and research
$2,500 -
The Montana Land RelianceHelena, MT
To preserve the land and wildlife of montana
$2,500 -
Environment California Research & Policy CenterLos Angeles, CA
To protect air, water, and open spaces
$2,500 -
Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CA
To support and promote the preservation of coastal ranches
$2,500 -
Goo Get Oil OutSacramento, CA
To benefit environment
$2,500 -
Marine Conservation NetworkSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit marine conservation
$2,500 -
National Wildlife FederationWashington, DC
To benefit wildlife
$2,500 -
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit the wildlife
$2,500 -
Santa Cruz Island FoundationCarpinteria, CA
To support the collection, preservation, and maintenance of archival materials
$2,500 -
Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
To support santa barbara county students to and through college, graduate, and vocational school
$2,500 -
StorytellerSanta Barbara, CA
To benefit early childhood education
$2,500 -
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
To beenfit education
$2,500 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To benefit education and environment
$2,500 -
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY
To support bringing medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and health care exclusion
$2,000 -
Alisal Center for the Fine ArtsSalinas, CA
To enhance lives through arts education and cultural enrichment
$1,000 -
California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support the preservation and enhancement of california state parks
$1,000 -
Climate CentralPrinceton, NJ
To benefit climate change
$1,000 -
Climate RideMissoula, MT
To benefit climate change
$1,000 -
Climate Action ReserveLos Angeles, CA
To benefit climate change
$1,000 -
Ojai Valley SchoolOjai, CA
To benefit education
$1,000 -
Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife InstGaviota, CA
To benefit the wildlife
$1,000 -
Elings ParkSanta Barbara, CA
To protect and preserve public park
$1,000 -
Friends of the EarthWashington, DC
To protect the environment and create a more healthy and just world
$1,000 -
Galapagos ConservancyWashington, DC
To protect and restore the galpagos islands
$1,000 -
Island ConservationSanta Cruz, CA
To holistically restore islands for nature and people worldwide
$1,000 -
Environment AmericaDenver, CO
To benefit environment
$1,000 -
Population ConnectionWashington, DC
To support efforts to stabilize world population
$1,000 -
Center for Science in the Public InterestWashington, DC
To advocate for evidence-based and community-informed policies on nutrition, food safety and health
$1,000 -
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA
To strengthen civic and cultural bonds in southern california
$1,000 -
St Matthew's Parish SchoolPacific Palisades, CA
To benefit education
$1,000 -
Surf Happens FoundationCarpinteria, CA
To enrich lives through ocean awareness and the sport of surfing
$1,000 -
Plastic Pollution CoalitionBerkeley, CA
To benefit environment
$1,000 -
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA
To benefit education
$1,000 -
Fund for Investigative JournalismWashington, DC
To support independent journalists
$500 -
KcluThousand Oaks, CA
To benefit local and national public radio programming
$500 -
Los Angeles World Affairs CouncilLos Angeles, CA
To support in advancing global awareness
$500 -
Sierra ClubOakland, CA
To promote the preservation and restoration of california's environment
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education10 grants $2,708,30181% of the total
- Environment28 grants $540,00016% of the total
- Animals3 grants $36,0001% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $30,000<1% of the total
- International aid3 grants $27,500<1% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $4,500<1% of the total
- 6 other causes7 grants $10,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California49 grants $3,246,301
- New York4 grants $97,000
- District of Columbia12 grants $54,500
- Vermont1 grant $50,000
- Massachusetts3 grants $32,500
- New Hampshire2 grants $30,000
- Texas1 grant $25,000
- Colorado3 grants $23,500
- Alaska1 grant $5,000
- New Mexico1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Dan A EmmettDIRECTOR & PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Rosalind Emmett NiemanDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
- Daniel W EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
- Morgan W EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
- Tyler A EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
- Amanda WhiteCFO, TRSR, & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
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