Private foundation · EIN 43-1221550 · Santa Barbara, California

The Nurture 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $178K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$178K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CAEndowment$30K
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CAProvides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer$30K
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CAProvide kindergarten readiness to homeless kids$18K
Girls Inc of CarpinteriaCarpinteria, CAProvide inspiration for girls$13K
Girls Inc of Greater Santa BarbaraGoleta, CAProvide inspiration for girls$13K
Court Appointed Special AdvocatesSanta Maria, CAProvide adult advocacy to children$6,000
Huntington's Disease Society of AmericaSt Louis, MOProvide education and support to people with hd$5,663
Cancer Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAProvide quality cancer care$5,000
Dyslexia ProjectSanta Barbara, CAProvide assistance to people with dyslexia$5,000
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian CenterSanta Barbara, CAProvide horseback riding for disabled people$5,000
Montecito Firefighter's Charitable FoundationMontecito, CAProvide relief to firefighters and their families$5,000
Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeSanta Barbara, CAFund disaster relief$5,000
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAProvide food and shelter to homeless people$5,000
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAProvide in-home health care services$5,000
AHA Attitude Harmony AchievementSanta Barbara, CATo improve teen's emotional well-being$5,000
Council on Alcoholism and Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CAPrevent and treat alcoholism and drug abuse$3,000
Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FoundationSanta Barbara, CASupports youth sailing programs$3,000
Unity ShoppeSanta Barbara, CAProvide financial assistance to struggling families and seniors$3,000
City NetLong Beach, CAAssist unsheltered individuals$2,500
Angels Foster CareSanta Barbara, CASupport placement of children in foster care$2,000
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption CenterSt Louis, MOShelter for cats$2,000
Nlp Breast Cancer Resource CenterSanta Barbara, CAProvide support and resources for women with breast cancer$2,000
Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CASupport nonprofit botanical garden$1,500
Santa Barbara Birth CenterSanta Barbara, CAProvide midwifery care to families$1,000
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CAPreserve and present maritime heritage$1,000
Santa Barbara HumaneSanta Barbara, CAAnimal shelter$640
Montecito Community FoundationSanta Barbara, CAPreserve an improve montecito$500
Santa Barbara FnlSanta Barbara, CAAmateur sports team$275

By state: California 26 · Missouri 2

About this foundation

The Nurture Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 The Nurture Foundation 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 The Nurture Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $178K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Nurture Foundation give?

California (26 grants), Missouri (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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