Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Goleta, California
5 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Goleta, California, holding $36M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 1 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volentine Family Foundationsince 1988 | $1.3M69 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $24M |
| The Raintree Foundationsince 1994 | $1.2M32 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $6.1M |
| Kenneth Heinz Family Foundationsince 1997 | $501K11 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| The Olgapuri Village Foundationsince 2020 | $250K1 grants · 2025 | $250K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| The Stephen Hahn Foundationsince 1991 | $35K6 grants · 2025 | $4,500 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in California
All 166| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30tomorrow | 2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission | Public Utilities Commission | Up to $100K |
| Oct 30tomorrow | Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation | Department of Parks and Recreation | Up to $62K |
| Oct 30tomorrow | LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant – Round 3CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission | Public Utilities Commission | Not listed |
| Oct 30tomorrow | Rice Incentive ProgramCaliforniaSacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy | Not listed |
| Nov 24 days | Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation | Department of Transportation | Up to $10M |
| Nov 24 days | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)CaliforniaEmployment Development Department | Employment Development Department | Up to $1.3M |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Goleta, California?
Our directory lists 5 private grantmaking foundations in Goleta, California with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $36M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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