Pajadoro Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-0453458 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAY ROSTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1933 CLIFF DRIVE 14, SANTA BARBARA CA 93109 |
| Phone | 8059627629 |
| Form and materials | LETTERHEAD OF CHARITY REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 |
| Restrictions | MUST BE IRS APPROVED 501(C)3 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To mobilize collective wisdom and philanthropic capital to build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities. | $34,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Supporting the nonprofit organization fighting in the courts for limited government, individual rights, and free enterprise. | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support police outreach programs | $25,000 |
| Vna Health Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide home health care, hospice and provide equipment for illness | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | To tranform hunger into health by offering nutrition education, providing nutritious foods and fresh produce to those in need | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Support arts in community | $9,000 |
| Santa Barbara Navy League | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide activities for service personell | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide education for maritime activities and preservation of sealife | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Animal Service | Goleta, CA | To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals and people we serve through proactive intervention, effective enforcement,… | $5,000 |
| Shadow's Fund | Lompoc, CA | Sanctuary operated to give puppies a bright beginning and help transport shelter dogs from kennels to couches. | $5,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $178,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349102425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0453458
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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