Private foundation · EIN 95-3829818 · Santa Barbara, California

Henry E & Lola Monroe 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: 17 grants paid, $188K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$188K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 14 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Carpinteria Boys Girls ClubCarpinteria, CACarpinteria club capital improvementsand repairs$25K
Hospice of Santa Barabara IncSanta Barbara, CAChild and family bereavement counseling$25K
Los Padres CouncilSanta Barbara, CAFriends of scouting$25K
Food Bank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAHealthy school pantry program$25K
Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FdnSanta Barbara, CAYOUTH sailing program$10K
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAHomeless youth activities$10K
Community Arts Music AssnSanta Barbara, CAYouth programs and outreach$7,500
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CAYouth educationprograms$7,500
Samsung Diabetes Research InstituteSanta Barbara, CAPediatric diabetes clinical trial and research programs$7,500
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HisSanta Barbara, CAEducation programs for youth$7,500
Carpinteria Boys and Girls ClubCarpinteria, CACapital improvements$5,000
Ironstone FoundationMurphys, CAAgricultural education for 4-h, ffa and ca state fair scholarhips$5,000
Apples to Zucchini Cooking SchoolSanta Barbara, CAHealthy cooking classes for youth and families$5,000
Lusd Community Education FoundationLompoc, CACliff lambert fund for lompoc high school youth$2,500

About this foundation

Henry E & Lola Monroe Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Henry E & Lola Monroe 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 Henry E & Lola Monroe Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $188K across 17 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Henry E & Lola Monroe Foundation give?

California (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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