Private foundation · EIN 27-4014193 · Montecito, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Priory Fund

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $38K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.0M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$483K
Fund for Global Human RightsWashington, DCIn furtherance of charitable purpose$110K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCIn furtherance of charitable purpose$100K
University of California RegentsSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$100K
Human Rights & Business Award FoundationSanta Fe, NMIn furtherance of charitable purpose$50K
American Associates of the Royal National Theatre IncNew York, NYIn furtherance of charitable purpose$50K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTIn furtherance of charitable purpose$25K
Medecins Sans Fronetriers USANew York, NYIn furtherance of charitable purpose$25K
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$25K
University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$24K
Channel Islands Young MensCarpinteria, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$10K
CalmSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of charitable purpose$10K

By state: California 6 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · New Mexico 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Priory Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Montecito, California, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Priory Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Priory Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 12 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Priory Fund give?

California (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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