Foundations that fund organizations in Buellton, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Buellton nonprofits
31 private foundations gave $445K to Buellton organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Buellton around $5,000. 20 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 31
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Buellton
- $445K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 65%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Buellton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 2 | $140K | $70K | Yes | Support the cars & cowboy's event; meals on wheels; Support of the 2024 syv holiday lights festival; tree maint… |
| The Murphy Foundation | El Dorado, AR | 2 | $65K | $33K | Yes | Operations |
| Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels Charitable Trust | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Public service support |
| Schlinger Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Williams-Corbett Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To support the renovation of office space and ticketing sta… |
| The Kei Lin Foundation | Solvang, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Senior care |
| Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation | Tehachapi, CA | 2 | $23K | $11K | Yes | Family support services; Education |
| Bickett Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Support the health of vineyard and winery workers |
| Thomas & Ellen Hogue Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Women's Retreat and media expenses fund |
| The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Heffernan Group Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2024 grant |
| The Grassini Family Charitable Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Health & human services |
| Ann Jackson Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 3 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program support; General operating support |
| Calvert and Sally Simmons Foundation | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $5,180 | $5,180 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant funds would purchase an ultrasonic cleaner, 20 spay p… |
| The Broder Foundation | Encino, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Hawkins Foundation | Solvang, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Bruce Ronald & Phyllis M Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Vande Steeg Foundation Inc | Meridian, ID | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Support women and girls |
| Mooney Foundation | Santa Ynez, CA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | To promote the christian ministry helping young women know… |
| Rudi Schulte Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose |
| Jack Jennings Foundation Trust | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Audacious Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | general operating support, with gratitude for allowing gues… |
| Schiele Family Foundation | LA Canada, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Oshay Family Foundation | San Leandro, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Victor and Susan Schaff Family Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Promoting agriculture through advocacy, education, and comm… |
| Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To provide support to foster communication and public relat… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Fink Five Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Animal Charitable Foundation Santa Barbara County Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | — | Preselected only | To pay for veterinary clinic costs |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Buellton, California?
The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, The Murphy Foundation, Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels Charitable Trust, Schlinger Family Foundation, Williams-Corbett Foundation and 26 others reported grants to Buellton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Buellton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.