Audacious Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 47-4602068 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$968K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,011
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $27,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated | Santa Barbara, CA | REACH Fellowship, supporting first generation college going, lower income youth to achieve their full potential | $503,900 |
| Explore Ecology | Santa Barbara, CA | "Garden Explorers" cultivating garden education opportunities in early childhood communities, including TK teachers in a three year program | $250,000 |
| Children and Family Resource Services | Santa Barbara, CA | conclusion of the Future Smiles program, supporting 343 patients enrolled and documenting program tools, successes and evaluation data for… | $95,000 |
| Golden State South MTB | Goleta, CA | expand youth mountain biking including scholarships, clinics, try it out days, and CycleMAYnia events in low to moderate income areas | $45,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | St Paul, MN | Economic Value of Greening Early Care and Education Outdoor Spaces | $27,500 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | HOPE Facilitator and Champion Training for a cohort of Santa Barbara County leaders | $15,000 |
| Santa Maria Valley YMCA | Santa Maria, CA | preschool swim lessons for 30 children, plus swim lessons for Guadalupe or Santa Maria school children in 2026 | $12,000 |
| The Foundation Roundtable | Santa Barbara, CA | PFE Sponsorship, NPRN, and Roundtable Dues | $6,500 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | Carpinteria, CA | transportation for swim lessons at Our Lady of Guadalupe Feb 2 2026 - Mar 30, 2026 | $5,011 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 12th Annual School Wellness Summit September 17, 2025 | $3,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden | Buellton, CA | general operating support, with gratitude for allowing guests to visit for the Early Childhood Retreat | $2,000 |
| Santa Maria Valley YMCA | Santa Maria, CA | preschool swim lessons | $2,000 |
| Starr-King Parent-Child Workshop | Santa Barbara, CA | Early Childhood Retreat Best Practice Winner | $500 |
| Communities in Schools of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Matching gift | $258 |
| Historic Richmond | Richmond, VA | Matching gift | $258 |
| Cuyama Elementary School | New Cuyama, CA | Early Childhood Retreat Best Practice Winner | $150 |
| Hollister School | Goleta, CA | Early Childhood Retreat Best Practice Winner | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $968,227 | 17 |
| 2024 | $1,260,617 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,179,763 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4602068
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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