Animal Charitable Foundation of Santa Barbara County Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 45-3564918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$126K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Humane Society | San Luis Obispo, CA | Enhancement to facilities behavior and exercise center | $22,500 |
| Care 4Paws Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide towards spay and neuter clinic | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide veterinary care to dogs and cats | $20,000 |
| Resqcats | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide medical care and food for the animals | $15,000 |
| Animal Shelter Assistance Program | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide towards the adoption program | $15,000 |
| Companion Animal Placement Assistance | Lompoc, CA | To benefit the enhancement of the animal placement facility | $10,000 |
| Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary | Solvang, CA | To provide refuge to abused or neglected horses | $8,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | To support and maintain santa barbara county animal services no kill achievement | $5,000 |
| Shadows Fund Inc | Lompoc, CA | To support the most vulnerable dogs | $5,000 |
| Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals (Viva) | San Luis Obispo, CA | To operate a no-kill cat shelter | $5,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & Dawg | Buellton, CA | To pay for veterinary clinic costs | $0 |
| Animal in Need Fund | Nipomo, CA | To provide food and veterinary care to dogs and cats | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $140,075 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532689349101428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3564918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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