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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
$913,755
- Grants listed
- 68
- Assets, end of year
- $2,780,935
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Tax year 2023
$908,942
- Grants listed
- 73
- Assets, end of year
- $3,599,916
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Tax year 2022
$1,105,489
- Grants listed
- 81
- Assets, end of year
- $4,324,096
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Tax year 2021
$946,476
- Grants listed
- 72
- Assets, end of year
- $4,564,216
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Tax year 2020
$945,138
- Grants listed
- 81
- Assets, end of year
- $3,693,580
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$60,000 -
Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Future Leaders of AmericaSanta Maria, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Silicon Valley Urban Debate LeagueSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Sobrato Early Academic Language ModelOakland, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Women's Economic VenturesSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$50,000 -
Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$45,000 -
One Cool EarthSN Luis Obisp, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$45,000 -
PivotalSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$45,000 -
Big Brothers Big SistersSan Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$40,000 -
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$40,000 -
The Tower Foundation - San Jose StateSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$40,000 -
UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$31,200 -
Dpea FoundationGoleta, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$25,000 -
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$25,000 -
A Window Between WorldsLos Angeles, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$20,000 -
Braven FoundationChicago, IL
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$15,000 -
Krause Center for InnovationLos Altos Hills, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$15,000 -
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$12,500 -
College Is Real IncDanville, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$10,000 -
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$10,000 -
The Downstream ProjectBerryville, VA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$10,000 -
UC RegentsSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$10,000 -
Leo Baeck TempleLos Angeles, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$9,600 -
Silicon Valley Social Venture FundRedwood City, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$6,000 -
American Civil Liberties UnionLos Angeles, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Dos Pueblos High SchoolGoleta, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
El Camino SchoolSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Hillel at StanfordStanford, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Jewish Family Services of LALos Angeles, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
La Patera Elementary SchoolGoleta, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Mountain View Elementary SchoolSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Santa Barbara Alternative to ViolenceSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Shine TogetherMilpitas, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Somos MayfairSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
The Stanford FundStanford, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$5,000 -
Planned ParenthoodSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$3,533 -
Jewish Family Services of Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$3,000 -
Environmental VolunteersSanta Clara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
Friends of the Goleta LibrarySanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
LeapGoleta, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
Santa Barbara HillelIsla Vista, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
Slo Food BankSan Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
True Nature SocietyMaricopa, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,500 -
Congregation B'nai B'rithSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,000 -
San Luis Obispo Botanical GardensSan Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$2,000 -
Monument Crisis CenterConcord, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,036 -
Children NowOakland, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Congregation Beth AmLos Altos HLS, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
El Camino Health FoundationMountain View, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Friend of the San Luis Obispo LibrarySan Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Innovate Public SchoolsMenlo Park, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
KCBXSN Luis Obisp, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
KqedSan Francisco, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Peninsula Open Space TrustMenlo Park, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Rancho Romero Elementary SchoolAlamo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Slo HillelSan Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Southern Vision AllianceDurham, NC
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Working America Education FundWashington, DC
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$1,000 -
Leading From WithinSanta Barbara, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$750 -
Loaves & FishesSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$524 -
EdsourceOakland, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$512 -
Ace Charter SchoolSan Jose, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$500 -
American Independent FoundationWashington, DC
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$500 -
Step UpLos Angeles, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$500 -
Los Angeles Fire Dept FoundationLos Altos, CA
Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose
$100
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education11 grants $265,71245% of the total
- Youth development3 grants $115,00019% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $59,50010% of the total
- Environment4 grants $58,25010% of the total
- Public affairs2 grants $51,0009% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $21,0004% of the total
- 5 other causes6 grants $24,5364% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California63 grants $886,255
- Illinois1 grant $15,000
- Alabama1 grant $10,000
- District of Columbia2 grants $1,500
- North Carolina1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Susan HansonPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
- Rachel FiteSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
- Steven GlikbargVP/TREASURER Hours 10Pay $62,932
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