Private foundation · EIN 27-2250801 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George E Handtmann III 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: 3 grants paid, $50K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$50K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montecito Union School (mus) FoundationMontecito, CAGeneral support$35K
Hearts TherapeuticSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000

About this foundation

George E Handtmann III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 George E Handtmann III 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 George E Handtmann III Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does George E Handtmann III Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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