Private foundation · EIN 95-6050036 · Santa Barbara, California

Harold McAlister Charitable 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: 29 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $20K. 86% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$1.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara HumaneSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$250K
CASA del HerreroMontecito, CACharitable-unrestricted$200K
Boys and Girls Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$100K
Catalina Island ConservancyLong Beach, CACharitable-unrestricted$100K
Cottage HealthSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$100K
St John's Cancer InstituteSanta Monica, CACharitable-unrestricted$100K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable-unrestricted$50K
Beverly Hills Education FoundationBeverly Hills, CACharitable-unrestricted$35K
San Fernando Valley FcLos Angeles, CACharitable-unrestricted$35K
The ColleaguesSanta Monica, CACharitable-unrestricted$30K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable-unrestricted$25K
California Missions FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$25K
MoxiSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$25K
Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$20K
Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$20K
Central Coast Ocean Adventures FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$15K
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$15K
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian CenterSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$12K
Food From the HeartSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$10K
National Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CACharitable-unrestricted$10K
Quilts of Valor FoundationWinterset, IACharitable-unrestricted$10K
Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$10K
Westside German Shepherd RescueLos Angeles, CACharitable-unrestricted$10K
Gamers OutreachAnn Arbor, MICharitable-unrestricted$7,500
Friends of Robinson GardensBeverly Hills, CACharitable-unrestricted$5,000
Paws for Purple HeartsCanyonville, ORCharitable-unrestricted$5,000
Snip FoundationSalt Lake City, UTCharitable-unrestricted$5,000
The Garden Club of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACharitable-unrestricted$5,000
El Montecito Presbyterian ChurchMontecito, CACharitable-unrestricted$2,500

By state: California 25 · Iowa 1 · Michigan 1 · Oregon 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Katrina Bacallao, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 Harold McAlister Charitable 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 Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 29 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation give?

California (25 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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