How to apply
The foundation only accepts applications online. Grant-seeking organizations can submit an application online through the website: Www.brittinghamfamilyfoundaion.org/grants-partnerships. After applying online, please be aware that it could take up to four months before receiving a response. Contact: Brittingham Family Foundation, 1482 East Valley Road Suite 703, Santa Barbara, Ca, 8059695415, INFO@BRITTINGHAMFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: The foundation evaluates grant requests quarterly from certain counties in the united states of america.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 100 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater SbSanta Barbara, CA | Capital campaign | $250K |
| Uniondocs IncRidgewood, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Aspen Wildfire FoundationAspen, CO | Wildfire engine | $150K |
| US Olympic & Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO | General operating support | $150K |
| University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI | Scott & ella brittingham viking fund | $116K |
| Community InitiativesOakland, CA | House of victory foundation | $100K |
| Four Winds IncDear Harbor, WA | Sky and sea campaign | $100K |
| Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CA | In-kind rent | $80K |
| Santa Barbara Center for Performing ArtsSanta Barbara, CA | Note receivable foregiven | $64K |
| Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $50K |
| USC Marshall School of BusinessLos Angeles, CA | Marshall annual fund:in honor of dean james ellis | $50K |
| Fractured Atlas Productions IncHartsdale, NY | Plays in verse | $40K |
| CASA del Herrero FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Centennial gala | $30K |
| CASA del Herrero FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Save america's treasures! | $25K |
| Rex FoundationSan Anselmo, CA | Event sponsorship | $25K |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Csuci bsn nursing program 5 scholarships | $25K |
| Thacher School IncOjai, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Usc athletics general operating support | $25K |
| Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $15K |
| Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, CO | Endowment paddle raise | $10K |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationAspen, CO | In honor of john sarpa | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Carpinteria Children's ProjectCarpinteria, CA | Early childhood education & family resource ctr | $10K |
| Fish Reef ProjectSanta Barbara, CA | Educational fish reef project exhibits | $10K |
| Hearst Castle Preservation FoundationSan Ramon, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Montessori Ctr Sch at Sb & Students IncGoleta, CA | In honor of margaret cota | $10K |
| Music Associates of Aspen IncAspen, CO | Gos: aspen music festival & school | $10K |
| Neighbors for a Better San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Gos restricted to santa barbara county | $10K |
| Santa Barbara Audubon SocietySanta Barbara, CA | Education & conservation to protect birdlife | $10K |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Sb County Immigrant Legal Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA | Legal representation for indigent immigrants | $10K |
| Steadfast LA FoundationLos Angeles, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Surf Happens FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| The Alcazar TheatreCarpinteria, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Fractured Atlas Productions IncHartsdale, NY | Sjk art & humanity | $8,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions IncHartsdale, NY | Sjk arts & humanity | $8,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions IncHartsdale, NY | Sjk art & humanity | $8,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions IncHartsdale, NY | Sjk art & humanity | $8,000 |
| Immigrant Hope Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Help & hope to immigrants in sb county | $7,500 |
| O-Higher EdOjai, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Mission scholars | $7,500 |
| Aspen FilmAspen, CO | Real butter at isis theater | $6,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Historical SocietyAspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club IncAspen, CO | In honor of michael rueggeberg | $5,000 |
| Aspen Wildfire FoundationAspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| California Avocado Festival IncCarpinteria, CA | Pit protector sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CA | Flower empower underwriting | $5,000 |
| Family Service AgencySanta Barbara, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Four Winds IncDear Harbor, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA | Patient care services | $5,000 |
| Little Village FoundationSolvang, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| MusicaresSanta Monica, CA | Musicians' fund | $5,000 |
| Nature Track FoundationLos Olivos, CA | Fostering a lifelong fascination with nature | $5,000 |
By state: California 75 · Colorado 12 · New York 7 · Wisconsin 2 · Washington 2 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Brittingham Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Scott Brittingham, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Brittingham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The foundation only accepts applications online. org/grants-partnerships. After applying online, please be aware that it could take up to four months before receiving a response. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Brittingham Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 100 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Brittingham Family Foundation give?
California (75 grants), Colorado (12 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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