Harold Mcalister Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 95-6050036 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$23.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Humane | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Casa Del Herrero | Montecito, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cottage Health | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St John's Cancer Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Education Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Fc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Colleagues | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Moxi | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Food From the Heart | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Winterset, IA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westside German Shepherd Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gamers Outreach | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable-Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Canyonville, OR | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Snip Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Garden Club of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Montecito Presbyterian Church | Montecito, CA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,237,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $646,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522879349101302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6050036
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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