Private foundation · EIN 45-3564918 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc

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, $126K total, median $9,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$126K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Woods Humane SocietySan Luis Obispo, CAEnhancement to facilities behavior and exercise center$23K
Care 4paws IncSanta Barbara, CATo provide towards spay and neuter clinic$20K
Santa Barbara Humane SocietySanta Barbara, CATo provide veterinary care to dogs and cats$20K
ResqcatsSanta Barbara, CATo provide medical care and food for the animals$15K
Animal Shelter Assistance ProgramSanta Barbara, CATo provide towards the adoption program$15K
Companion Animal Placement AssistanceLompoc, CATo benefit the enhancement of the animal placement facility$10K
Happy Endings Animal Rescue SanctuarySolvang, CATo provide refuge to abused or neglected horses$8,000
Santa Barbara County Animal Care FoundationSanta Maria, CATo support and maintain santa barbara county animal services no kill achievement$5,000
Shadows Fund IncLompoc, CATo support the most vulnerable dogs$5,000
Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals (viva)San Luis Obispo, CATo operate a no-kill cat shelter$5,000
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DawgBuellton, CATo pay for veterinary clinic costs
Animal in Need FundNipomo, CATo provide food and veterinary care to dogs and cats

About this foundation

Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Christeva Vazquez, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc 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 Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $126K across 12 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc give?

California (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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