Foundations that fund organizations in Gaviota, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gaviota nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $114K to Gaviota organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gaviota around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gaviota
- $114K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gaviota organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $46K | $46K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Kirby-Jones Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | the Hollister Ranch Conservancy |
| James S Bower Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Gaviota coast task force project |
| Ann Jackson Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 | Preselected only | medical fund |
| Brittingham Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Emmett Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To support and promote the preservation of coastal ranches |
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 Gaviota, California?
John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation, The Kirby-Jones Foundation, James S Bower Foundation, Ann Jackson Family Foundation, Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Gaviota 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 Gaviota. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.