Brander Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarpinteria, California · EIN 27-2718558 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,808 and $2,808.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College Foundation | santa maria, CA | charitable | $84,000 |
| Brander Museum of Folk Art | los olivos, CA | Charitable | $84,000 |
| Cancer Center of Santa Barbara | santa barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Girls Inc | Carpinteria, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| SBCC Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,708 |
| Montecito YMCA | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $808 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($25,848). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,404 | 15 |
| 2023 | $191,400 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103189
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2718558
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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