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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 77-0359291

Raintree Foundation

A private foundation in Goleta, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
James A Frank Presidentcfo
1255 Frank Ranch Road
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-7964
Form and materials
Letter form, including exempt status and social value of program for which the grant is being requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Prefer to grant proposals within santa barbara county, for programs related to education, health care and youth activities. Other proposals are considered on merit.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,150,490

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $6,083,611

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,212,500

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $5,910,657

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,503,500

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $7,234,097

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,921,500

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $8,385,968

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,747,370

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $9,252,525

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,130,500

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $10,255,975

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,199,999

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $10,953,100

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Regents of the University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $305,000
  2. California Polytechnic State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $300,000
  3. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $100,000
  4. Grand Teton AssociationMoose, WY

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $55,000
  5. Yosemite Foundation DBA Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $55,000
  6. Los Padres Boy Scouts of AmericaSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $51,500
  7. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $50,000
  8. Grand Canyon ConservancyGrand Canyon, AZ

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $50,000
  9. Santa Barbara City College FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $25,000
  10. Ucsb FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $25,000
  11. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20,000
  12. Grand Canyon YouthFlagstaff, AZ

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $15,000
  13. Foodbank of Santa Barbara County IncGoleta, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $10,000
  14. American Avalanche AssociationDenver, CO

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $10,000
  15. California Narcotic Officers' AssociationSanta Clarita, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  16. Child Abuse Listening Mediation IncSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  17. Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  18. Gaviota Coast ConservancySanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  19. Los Padres Forest AssociationGoleta, CA

    Manzana school house

    $5,000
  20. Nature Track Foundation IncLos Olivos, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  21. Santa Barbara County Search and RescueSanta Barbara, CA

    Project life saver

    $5,000
  22. Santa Barbara Natural History MuseumSanta Barbara, CA

    Educational offerings

    $5,000
  23. Santa Barbara Police Activities LeagueSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  24. Teton County Search & Rescue FoundationJackson, WY

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  25. Wilderness Youth Project IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  26. Los Padres Forest WatchSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  27. Santa Ynez Valley Airport AuthoritySanta Ynez, CA

    Airport scholarship

    $5,000
  28. Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $5,000
  29. Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA

    Santa barbara harbor deepwater diving monument

    $5,000
  30. University of Maine FoundationOrono, ME

    Scholarship for logan cook

    $2,490
  31. Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $1,000
  32. VNA HealthSanta Barbara, CA

    In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $412,49062% of the total
  2. Environment5 grants $81,00012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $60,0009% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $50,0008% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $10,0002% of the total
  7. 7 other causes7 grants $35,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California24 grants $908,000
  2. Washington1 grant $100,000
  3. Arizona2 grants $65,000
  4. Wyoming3 grants $65,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $10,000
  6. Maine1 grant $2,490

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James A FrankPRESIDENT/CFO Hours 5Pay $0
  • Jessica FrankVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ellicott MillionSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $41,000

The return

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