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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$2,850,000
- Grants listed
- 68
- Assets, end of year
- $3,093,186
-
Tax year 2023
$3,252,000
- Grants listed
- 68
- Assets, end of year
- $2,890,708
-
Tax year 2022
$3,285,000
- Grants listed
- 69
- Assets, end of year
- $3,217,916
-
Tax year 2021
$2,320,000
- Grants listed
- 50
- Assets, end of year
- $3,262,621
-
Tax year 2020
$2,000,000
- Grants listed
- 40
- Assets, end of year
- $2,317,129
-
Tax year 2019
$1,925,000
- Grants listed
- 54
- Assets, end of year
- $2,006,743
-
Tax year 2018
$1,097,500
- Grants listed
- 47
- Assets, end of year
- $1,423,567
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Central Coast Ocean AdventuresMontecito, CA
Support for youth.
$325,000 -
Santa Barbara Center for the Performing ArtsSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$235,000 -
Anacapa SchoolSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$172,000 -
Santa Barbara SymphonySanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$170,000 -
Catalina Island ConservancyLong Beach, CA
Support for the environment.
$150,000 -
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA
Support for museum research and exhibits.
$150,000 -
Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$150,000 -
Opera Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$100,000 -
Western University of Health SciencesPomona, CA
Support for health care and education.
$100,000 -
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA
Support for health care and education.
$50,000 -
Kavli Institute of Theoretical PhysicsSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$50,000 -
McCallum TheatrePalm Desert, CA
Support for performing arts.
$50,000 -
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for health care and education.
$50,000 -
Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CA
Support for homeless.
$50,000 -
Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$50,000 -
Santa Cruz Island FoundationCarpinteria, CA
Support for museum research and exhibits.
$50,000 -
Pups Without BordersVan Nuys, CA
Support for animals.
$45,000 -
Community Animal Medicine ProjectSan Pedro, CA
Support for animals.
$37,000 -
Humane Society of Truckee TahoeTruckee, CA
Support for animals.
$35,000 -
Kitt CrusadersLos Angeles, CA
Support for animals.
$35,000 -
Volunteers of the Burbank Animal ShelterBurbank, CA
Support for animals.
$35,000 -
La Tuna Cat RanchSun Valley, CA
Support for animals.
$30,000 -
Santa Barbara Humane SocietySanta Barbara, CA
Support for animals.
$30,000 -
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Animal SamaritansThousand PLMS, CA
Support for animals.
$25,000 -
Boy Scouts of America Los Padres CouncilSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Boy Scouts of America Ventura CouncilCamarillo, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Boy Scouts of America Western Los AngelesVan Nuys, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Boys and Girls Club of Coachella ValleyPalm Desert, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Boys and Girls Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$25,000 -
Catalina Island Medical Center FoundationAvalon, CA
Support for health care and education.
$25,000 -
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CA
Support for community based programs.
$25,000 -
Elings Park FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for community based programs.
$25,000 -
Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$25,000 -
Operation Blankets of LoveGranada Hills, CA
Support for animals.
$25,000 -
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CA
Support for animals.
$25,000 -
State Street BalletSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$25,000 -
Channel Island YMCACarpinteria, CA
Support for community based programs.
$20,000 -
College of the Desert FoundationPalm Desert, CA
Support for youth.
$20,000 -
Fellowship for Performing ArtsNew York, NY
Support for performing arts.
$20,000 -
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio CouncilRedlands, CA
Support for youth.
$20,000 -
MoxiSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$20,000 -
Santa Barbara Natural History MuseumSanta Barbara, CA
Support for museum research and exhibits.
$20,000 -
Santa Barbara Sea Shells AssociationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$20,000 -
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CA
Support for homeless.
$20,000 -
Boy Scouts of America Coachella Valley ScoutsIndio, CA
Support for youth.
$15,000 -
Child Abuse Listening MediationSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$15,000 -
Girls Inc of Greater Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$15,000 -
California Coast Horse RescueOak View, CA
Support for animals.
$10,000 -
Court Appointed Special AdvocatesSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$10,000 -
Ensemble Theater Company of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$10,000 -
Girl Scouts of California Central CoastVentura, CA
Support for youth.
$10,000 -
Living DesertPalm Desert, CA
Support for museum research and exhibits.
$10,000 -
Love Always SanctuarySun Valley, CA
Support for animals.
$10,000 -
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$10,000 -
Wildlife Care NetworkGoleta, CA
Support for animals.
$10,000 -
University of California RegentsSanta Barbara, CA
Support for youth.
$10,000 -
LA Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CA
Support for performing arts.
$7,500 -
Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA
Support for the environment.
$6,000 -
Community Arts Music AssociationSta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$5,000 -
Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$5,000 -
Pasadena Humane Society for Vet ServicesPasadena, CA
Support for animals.
$5,000 -
Santa Barbara Choral SocietySanta Barbara, CA
Support for performing arts.
$5,000 -
Santa Barbara Navy LeagueSanta Barbara, CA
Support for museum research and exhibits.
$5,000 -
Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and NeuterSimi Valley, CA
Support for animals.
$5,000 -
Start RescueSherman Oaks, CA
Support for animals.
$5,000 -
Wonky Hearts Animal HavenGarden Grove, CA
Support for animals.
$5,000 -
Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalIncline Village, NV
Support for performing arts.
$2,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture8 grants $565,00037% of the total
- Youth development4 grants $385,00025% of the total
- Animals7 grants $217,00014% of the total
- Health2 grants $100,0007% of the total
- Community development2 grants $75,0005% of the total
- Housing and shelter2 grants $70,0005% of the total
- 4 other causes6 grants $101,0007% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California66 grants $2,827,500
- New York1 grant $20,000
- Nevada1 grant $2,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Sarah Schlinger ChrismanTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Roger Packard ChrismanTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Carolyn ChrismanTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Northern TrustTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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