Private foundation · EIN 02-6175078 · Montecito, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thistle & Rose Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $151K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$151K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$75K
CalmSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$50K
Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$10K
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose; feed the valley$5,000
Santa Barbara Immigration Defense FundSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$5,000
Womens Fund of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$5,000
American Society of TransplantationMount Laurel, NJIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose$500

By state: California 6 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Thistle & Rose Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montecito, California, administered in care of Roger a Haupt Ttee, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thistle & Rose Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thistle & Rose Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Thistle & Rose Foundation give?

California (6 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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