Private foundation · EIN 84-3883910 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patricia Bragg 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 77 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $25K. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
77
$3.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$94M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 77 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$250K
Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$250K
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$133K
CalmSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Mental Wellness CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
New Beginnings Counseling CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection CenterLompoc, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Santa Barbara Middle SchoolSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care NetworkGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Standing Together to End Sexual AssaultSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$100K
Planned Parenthood California Central CoastSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$85K
Care4 PawsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$75K
CASA of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$75K
Channel Islands YMCACarpinteria, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$75K
Organic Soup KitchenSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$75K
United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$75K
Jodi House Brain Injury Support CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$60K
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American UniversityTempe, AZGeneral support for charity's purpose$51K
Animal Shelter Assistance ProgramGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
Hospice of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
St Vincent's InstitutionSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
Transition House of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
UCSB Arts & Lectures UC RegentsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$50K
Veggie Rescue(dba)Santa Ynez, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$45K
Fighting Back Santa Maria ValleySanta Maria, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$40K
Cuyama Valley Family Resource CenterNew Cuyama, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$35K
University of Alaska FoundationFairbanks, AKGeneral support for charity's purpose$30K
Channel Island Marine & Wildlife InstituteSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Friendship Adult Day Care CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Gaviota Coast ConservancySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Hearts Aligned IncGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Hillside HouseSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Leap - Learn Engage Advocate PartnerGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization IncLompoc, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Sarah House Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Shadows Fund IncorporatedLompoc, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Social & Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Transitions-Mental Health AssociationSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$25K
Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LAGeneral support for charity's purpose$20K
Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$20K
Friends of Goleta Valley LibraryGoleta, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$20K
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$20K
Resqcats IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$20K
911 at Ease International IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Ace of Hearts IncBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Brainwave Wellness InstituteSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Cornerstone House of Santa BarbaraCarpinteria, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Food From the Heart IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Great Basin Outdoor SchoolReno, NVGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Santa Barbara Public Library FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K
Ten Grand and a Burger ProductionsStaten Island, NYGeneral support for charity's purpose$10K

By state: California 71 · Arizona 1 · Alaska 1 · Louisiana 1 · Nevada 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Patricia Bragg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Patricia Bragg Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Patricia Bragg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.4M across 77 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Patricia Bragg Foundation give?

California (71 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Alaska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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