Cedars of Lebanon Foundation Dba Annette & Richard T Caleel Fam Fdtn
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 36-3836767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,400.
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
52% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $6,500 |
| UC Regents | Santa Barbara, CA | Architecture program | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Order of Malta | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,950 |
| Our Lady of Lebanon Church | Lombard, IL | Annual fund | $1,400 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Annual fund | $1,150 |
| Arco Collaborative | New York NY, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Order of the Holy Sepulchre | New York, NY | Annual fund | $750 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $550 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $509 |
| Santa Barbara Natural Hist Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $500 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Annual fund | $500 |
| Kenya Student Scholars | Montclair, NJ | Annual fund | $262 |
| Moxi Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $250 |
| Pbs So Cal | Burbank, CA | Annual fund | $200 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Annual fund | $200 |
| Girls Inc of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $200 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $200 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $150 |
| Clery Center | Strafford, PA | Annual fund | $100 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,521 | 23 |
| 2024 | $32,121 | 27 |
| 2023 | $39,300 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349102122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3836767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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