How to apply
An application form will be provided. Letter requests are also accepted. An organization requesting a grant must include a copy of its federal tax exemption letter. Contact: Patricia Allen, 114 E de LA Guerra St Studio 3, Santa Barbara, Ca, 8059638822 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are limited to santa barbara county california
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 2 of 33 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ganna Walska LotuslandMontecito, CA | Sustainable health care summer internship | $30K |
| Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA | Two fellowships | $30K |
About this foundation
John Percival & Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 1952. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does John Percival & Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. An application form will be provided. Letter requests are also accepted. An organization requesting a grant must include a copy of its federal tax exemption letter. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does John Percival & Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 33 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does John Percival & Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund give?
California (33 grants), per its latest filing.
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