Private foundation · EIN 47-4602133 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Natalie Orfalea 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: 29 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $25K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$1.1M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dignity MovesSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$125K
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CADonor advised fund$120K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VADangermond$112K
Isla Vista Youth ProjectGoleta, CALeap program$75K
Santa Barbara County Food Action NetworkSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$67K
UCSB FoundationSanta Barbara, CABren environmental leadership program$52K
Planned ParenthoodSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$50K
Carpinteria Childrens ProjectCarpinteria, CAGeneral operations$50K
Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$50K
Sb Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$50K
UCSB FoundationSanta Barbara, CAArts & lectures$50K
Grist MagazineSeattle, WAGeneral operations$50K
Doctors Without Walls - Sb Street MedicineSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$40K
Blue Dot InstituteWestlake Village, CAGeneral operations$26K
AHASanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$25K
Leading From WithinSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$25K
Showers of BlessingsGoleta, CAGeneral operations$25K
The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DCGeneral operations$25K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operations$25K
Sb Cottage FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$25K
A Human Thread FoundationSan Rafael, CAGeneral operations$10K
Feminist MajorityBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operations$10K
UCSB FoundationSabta Barbara, CAThe action lab film$10K
Film IndependentLos Angeles, CAClimate scientists$5,000
Friends of Ballona WetlandsPlaya del Rey, CAGeneral operations$5,000
The Redford CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Park Community Environmental CouncilLivingston, MTGeneral operations$3,388
Climate Food Hope Travel FundBerkeley, CAGeneral operations$2,500
Audobon SocietySanta Barbara, CAGeneral operations$1,000

By state: California 24 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Washington 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Natalie Orfalea Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Natalie Orfalea 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 Natalie Orfalea Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 29 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Natalie Orfalea Foundation give?

California (24 grants), Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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