Private foundation · EIN 77-0203235 · Goleta, California

Volentine Family 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: 69 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $15K. 71% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Awards in our areas of interest are limited to organizations operating in the following geographical areas: Santa barbara, ca, and loveland, co

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
69
$1.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
APRIL 20
Assets
$24M

How to apply

See website for requirements and submission of initial inquiry and determination of qualification to submit, if approved, a grant application and applicable supporting documentation will be requested. Contact: Volentine Family Foundation, 19 W Carrillo Street Ste B, Santa Barbara, Ca, 8059625719 Deadlines: APRIL 20 Restrictions: Awards in our areas of interest are limited to organizations operating in the following geographical areas: Santa barbara, ca, and loveland, co

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 69 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CASafety and shelter program$60K
Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$55K
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CAEducationnursing bachelors degree program$42K
Thompson Education FoundationLoveland, COEducationtef scholarships$40K
CASA SerenaSanta Barbara, CAAlcohol and drug recovery services$35K
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$35K
Food From the HeartSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$30K
Foodbank of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$30K
Habitat for Humanity - Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CAFamily support services$30K
Loveland Food BankLoveland, COFamily support services$30K
Police Action League (pal)Santa Barbara, CAYouth support servicesgold sponsorship$30K
Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsSanta Barbara, CAHuman health services$30K
United Boys & Girls Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAYouth support services$30K
Salvation Army Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAHomeless support services$29K
Council on Alcoholism & Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CAAlcohol and drug recovery services$25K
Kids PakLoveland, COYouth services$25K
Meals on Wheels Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$25K
Meals on Wheels Loveland & BerthoudLoveland, COFamily support services$25K
New HouseSanta Barbara, CAAlcohol and drug recovery services$25K
United Way of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACommunity support servicesfun in the sun program$25K
The Matthews HouseFort Collins, COCommunity support services$25K
Women's Economic VenturesSanta Barbara, CACommunity support services$24K
Boys & Girls Club of Larimer CountyFort Collins, COYouth support services$20K
Domestic Violence SolutionsSanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$20K
Elevations Foundation (dba Local Change Foundation)Boulder, COCommunity support services$20K
Foundation for SbcccareSanta Barbara, CAEducation$20K
House of Neighborly ServiceLoveland, COFamily support services$20K
New Beginnings Counseling CenterSanta Barbara, CACounselng services$20K
Project Self-SufficiencyLoveland, COFamily support services$20K
Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CAAlcohol and drug recovery services$20K
StorytellerSanta Barbara, CAEducation$20K
St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZFamily support serviceswest valley service's$19K
Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CAFlower empowerfamily support services$18K
CASA of Larimer CountyFort Collins, COChild abuse treatment and prevention$15K
CASA of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAChild abuse treatment and prevention$15K
Child Abuse Listening MediationSanta Barbara, CAChild abuse treatment and prevention$15K
Family Service AgencySanta Barbara, CAFamily support services$15K
Foundation for SbccpromiseSanta Barbara, CASanta barbara city college promise program$15K
Habitat for Humanity - LovelandLoveland, COFamily support services$15K
Harmony Foundation IncEstes Park, COAlcohol and drug recovery services$15K
Hospice of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CAHuman health services$15K
Pacific Pride FoundationSanta Barbara, CACommunity support services$15K
Partners in Housing Solutions IncSanta Maria, CAFamily support services$15K
Salvation Army of LovelandLoveland, COHomeless support services$15K
Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAEducation$15K
Angels Foster Care of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAYouth support services$10K
Assistance LeagueSanta Barbara, CAYouth support services$10K
City of GoodyearGoodyear, AZShop with a coppcpbc toy drive$10K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAHurricane relief fund$10K
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKFamily support services$10K
Girls Inc of Greater Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAYouth support services$10K
Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration InnovationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral funds$10K
Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CACommunity support services$10K
Santa Barbara Police FoundationSanta Barbara, CACommunity support services$10K
Santa Barbara Public Library FoundationSanta Barbara, CAEducation$10K
UCSB FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGuardian scholars program$10K
Vitamin AngelsGoleta, CAHuman health services$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCHurricane relief fund$10K
Agua Fria Food and Clothing BankAvondale, AZFamily support services$7,500
Community KitchenSanta Barbara, CACommunity support services$7,500

By state: California 49 · Colorado 14 · Arizona 4 · Oklahoma 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Volentine Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Goleta, California, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Volentine Family 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 Volentine Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 69 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Volentine Family Foundation give?

California (49 grants), Colorado (14 grants), Arizona (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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