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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-3883910

Patricia Bragg Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 77 grants and $3.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,399,130

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $93,537,070

  • Tax year 2024

    $8,608,500

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $90,540,070

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,090,500

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $96,454,390

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,133,200

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $95,648,680

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,565,500

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $96,344,460

  • Tax year 2020

    $378,423

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $99,150,020

Grants paid in 2025

77 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $250,000
  2. Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $250,000
  3. Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $132,500
  4. CalmSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  5. Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  6. Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  7. Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  8. Mental Wellness CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  9. New Beginnings Counseling CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  10. North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection CenterLompoc, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  11. Santa Barbara Middle SchoolSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  12. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care NetworkGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  13. Standing Together to End Sexual AssaultSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  14. Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $100,000
  15. Planned Parenthood California Central CoastSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $85,000
  16. CARE4 PawsSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $75,000
  17. Casa of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $75,000
  18. Channel Islands YMCACarpinteria, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $75,000
  19. Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $75,000
  20. United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $75,000
  21. Jodi House Brain Injury Support CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $60,000
  22. Arizona State University Foundation for A New American UniversityTempe, AZ

    General support for charity's purpose

    $51,000
  23. Animal Shelter Assistance ProgramGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  24. Hospice of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  25. Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  26. St Vincent's InstitutionSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  27. Transition House of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  28. Ucsb Arts & Lectures UC RegentsSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $50,000
  29. Veggie Rescue(dba)Santa Ynez, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $45,000
  30. Fighting Back Santa Maria ValleySanta Maria, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $40,000
  31. Cuyama Valley Family Resource CenterNew Cuyama, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $35,000
  32. University of Alaska FoundationAnchorage, AK

    General support for charity's purpose

    $30,000
  33. Channel Island Marine & Wildlife InstituteSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  34. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  35. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  36. Friendship Adult Day Care CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  37. Gaviota Coast ConservancySanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  38. Hearts Aligned IncGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  39. Hillside HouseSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  40. Leap - Learn Engage Advocate PartnerGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  41. Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization IncLompoc, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  42. Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  43. Sarah House Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  44. Shadows Fund IncorporatedLompoc, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  45. Social & Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  46. Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  47. Transitions-Mental Health AssociationSN Luis Obisp, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $25,000
  48. Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $20,000
  49. Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $20,000
  50. Friends of Goleta Valley LibraryGoleta, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $20,000
  51. Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $20,000
  52. Resqcats IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $20,000
  53. 911 at Ease International IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  54. Ace of Hearts IncBeverly Hills, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  55. Brainwave Wellness InstituteSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  56. Cornerstone House of Santa BarbaraCarpinteria, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  57. Food From the Heart IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  58. Great Basin Outdoor SchoolReno, NV

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  59. Santa Barbara Public Library FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  60. Ten Grand and A Burger ProductionsStaten Island, NY

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  61. The San Marcos High School Royal Pride FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  62. Wild Farmlands FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $10,000
  63. Legacy Philanthropy WorksSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $7,500
  64. Santa Barbara County Fire Safe CouncilSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $7,500
  65. California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  66. Eastern Sierra Land TrustBishop, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  67. ONE805 IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  68. San Marcos High School Boosters ClubSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  69. Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  70. Santa Barbara Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  71. Tradart FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  72. UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $5,000
  73. Los Padres Forest Watch IncSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $4,280
  74. White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $4,100
  75. Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $3,750
  76. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $2,500
  77. Equal Justice America IncMidlothian, VA

    General support for charity's purpose

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services10 grants $655,00026% of the total
  2. Health7 grants $445,00018% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture4 grants $385,00015% of the total
  4. Animals8 grants $270,00011% of the total
  5. Education8 grants $216,0009% of the total
  6. Mental health4 grants $175,0007% of the total
  7. 7 other causes18 grants $393,13015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California71 grants $3,277,130
  2. Arizona1 grant $51,000
  3. Alaska1 grant $30,000
  4. Louisiana1 grant $20,000
  5. Nevada1 grant $10,000
  6. New York1 grant $10,000
  7. Virginia1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Nicholas J SchneiderPRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 25Pay $128,950
  • Lesley TippittDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $25,000
  • Thomas N HardingDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $9,000
  • Thomas D PickettDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $6,000
  • Donald W LubachDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $18,333

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