El Gato Channel Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 83-1098449 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$244K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Legal support for environmental protections | $37,530 |
| Northern Chumash Tribal Council | Los Osos, CA | Ocean conservation and marine sanctuary | $20,000 |
| Community Environmental Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental programs, education | $17,500 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Santa Barbara, CA | Watershed advocacy and education | $15,566 |
| Los Padres Forestwatch | Santa Barbara, CA | Protecting los padres national forest and other central coast public land | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental education and ocean conservation | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environmental education | $15,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Wetlands restoration & environmental education | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Preserve lower-income neighborhoods through the preservation of quality affordable rental housing | $10,000 |
| Explore Ecology | Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental education and school gardens | $10,000 |
| LA Colonia de Eden Gardens Inc | Solana Beach, CA | Providing opportunity for positive choices for youth and their families | $10,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA | Maintaining and providing K-12 educational institutions | $10,000 |
| Peace in a Pod Montessori | Santa Barbara, CA | To nurture the curiosity, creativity, and independence of each child in a montessori environment | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade | Santa Barbara, CA | Community garden, environmental education | $10,000 |
| Sb County Action Network | Santa Maria, CA | To promote social and economic justice | $10,000 |
| Sb County Food Action Network | Santa Barbara, CA | To develop local food economy | $7,500 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | Santa Maria, CA | To provide emergency, transitional, and affordable housing and support programs to the homeless | $5,700 |
| Riviera Ridge School | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing education for grades 4-8 | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council | Santa Barbara, CA | Mission creek hydrology study and capacity building | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Promoting outdoor activities and mentoring for youth | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,796 | 20 |
| 2023 | $279,343 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502749349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1098449
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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