Foundations that fund organizations in Carpenteria, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carpenteria nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $16K to Carpenteria organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carpenteria around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carpenteria
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carpenteria organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Peace Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General donation |
| The Garland and Brenda Reiter Family Foundation | Watsonville, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Supporting the community |
| Above & Beyond Teaching Formerly - Carlston Family Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award |
| James D & Kay y Moran Foundation C/O Kay y Moran | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support youth development, healthy living and, provide oppo… |
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 Carpenteria, California?
Living Peace Foundation, The Garland and Brenda Reiter Family Foundation, Above & Beyond Teaching Formerly - Carlston Family Foundation, James D & Kay y Moran Foundation C/O Kay y Moran reported grants to Carpenteria 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 Carpenteria. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.