LA Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-0416683 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$2.5M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$53.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Service Agency | Santa Barbara, CA | Child welfare | $366,839 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | Carpinteria, CA | Education programs | $290,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | Preserve natural resource and agricultural land | $240,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Education program | $133,400 |
| Carpinteria Education Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Education programs | $126,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Improve quality of life in santa barbara county | $125,000 |
| Independent Living Rescue Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Assisted living facility | $108,000 |
| Carpinteria Community Theatre Inc | Carpinteria, CA | Performing arts | $100,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing food to the hungry | $70,000 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Education and advocacy programs for girls | $50,000 |
| Path Santa Barbara (Casa Esperanza) | Santa Barbara, CA | Services for the homeless | $50,000 |
| Leap | Goleta, CA | Family services & early childhood | $50,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Medical services | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Assisted living facility | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Santa Barbara, CA | Dental support programs | $50,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute | Santa Barbara, CA | Medical research | $50,000 |
| The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center | Carpinteria, CA | Art programs | $50,000 |
| Vna Health | Santa Barbara, CA | Medical support | $50,000 |
| Carpinteria Skate Park | Carpinteria, CA | Inspire creativity and provide a healthy outlet for all ages | $45,000 |
| Carpinteria High School | Carpinteria, CA | Education programs | $40,000 |
| Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Music education programs | $31,000 |
| Calm | Santa Barbara, CA | Mental health services | $30,000 |
| Father Virgil Cordano Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Homeless shelter | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Education program | $30,000 |
| Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of America | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Goleta, CA | Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals | $25,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | Santa Barbara, CA | Food bank | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Santa Barbara, CA | Health services | $25,000 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Services for the homeless | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | Animal conservation | $20,000 |
| Peoples Self Help Housing | Santa Barbara, CA | Affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Ed Foundation | Summerland, CA | Education program | $10,000 |
| Friendship Adult Day Care Center Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Quality care for adults with disease or disability | $10,000 |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Food aid to the following populati | $10,000 |
| Moxi | Santa Barbara, CA | Education progam | $10,000 |
| Sb Act | Santa Barbara, CA | Education program | $10,000 |
| Friends of Carpinteria Library | Carpinteria, CA | Library support | $10,000 |
| Aha Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Carpinteria Community Church | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental support | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | Santa Barbara, CA | General health services | $10,000 |
| Partners in Education | Santa Barbara, CA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Teacher's Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | Education program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,520,739 | 46 |
| 2022 | $2,693,500 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349100435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0416683
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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