Foundations that fund organizations in Orcutt, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Orcutt nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $55K to Orcutt 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 Orcutt around $18K. 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 Orcutt
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Orcutt organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Support |
| Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation | Tehachapi, CA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Elderly support services |
| Towbes Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Arts Attack |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $130 | $130 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
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 Orcutt, California?
Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation, Roy and Ida Eagle Foundation, Towbes Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Orcutt 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 Orcutt. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.