Private foundation · EIN 52-2302532 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William and Charlene Glikbarg 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: 68 grants paid, $914K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
68
$914K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 68 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$60K
Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Future Leaders of AmericaOxnard, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Silicon Valley Urban Debate LeagueMilpitas, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Sobrato Early Academic Language ModelOakland, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Women's Economic VenturesSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$50K
Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$45K
One Cool EarthSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$45K
PivotalSan Jose, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$45K
Big Brothers Big SistersSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$40K
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$40K
The Tower Foundation - San Jose StateSan Jose, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$40K
UC Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$31K
Dpea FoundationGoleta, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$25K
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$25K
A Window Between WorldsVenice, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$20K
Braven FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$15K
Krause Center for InnovationLos Altos Hills, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$15K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$13K
College Is Real IncDanville, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$10K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$10K
The Downstream ProjectBerryville, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$10K
UC RegentsSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$10K
Leo Baeck TempleLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$9,600
Silicon Valley Social Venture FundRedwood City, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$6,000
American Civil Liberties UnionLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Dos Pueblos High SchoolGoleta, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
El Camino SchoolSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Hillel at StanfordStanford, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Jewish Family Services of LALos Angeles, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
LA Patera Elementary SchoolGoleta, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Mountain View Elementary SchoolSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Santa Barbara Alternative to ViolenceSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Shine TogetherMilpitas, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Somos MayfairSan Jose, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
The Stanford FundStanford, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Planned ParenthoodSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$3,533
Jewish Family Services of Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$3,000
Environmental VolunteersSanta Clara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
Friends of the Goleta LibrarySanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
LeapGoleta, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
Santa Barbara HillelIsla Vista, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
Slo Food BankSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
True Nature SocietyMaricopa, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,500
Congregation B'nai B'rithSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,000
San Luis Obispo Botanical GardensSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$2,000
Monument Crisis CenterConcord, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,036
Children NowOakland, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Congregation Beth AmLos Altos Hills, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
El Camino Health FoundationMountain View, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Friend of the San Luis Obispo LibrarySan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Innovate Public SchoolsSan Jose, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
KcbxSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
KqedSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Peninsula Open Space TrustMenlo Park, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Rancho Romero Elementary SchoolAlamo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Slo HillelSan Luis Obispo, CAUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Southern Vision AllianceDurham, NCUnrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose$1,000

By state: California 63 · Illinois 1 · Alabama 1 · District of Columbia 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Steven Glikbarg, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 William and Charlene Glikbarg 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 William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $914K across 68 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give?

California (63 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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