Preston B & Maurine M Hotchkis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 95-4766131 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation | Long Beach, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $32,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Jack and laura dangermond preserve | $22,500 |
| K9 for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Olivos School Foundation | Los Olivos, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Ynez Wildland Association | Santa Ynez, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Viking Charities Inc | Solvang, CA | Vikings of solvang | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Santa Ynez Pirate Foundation | Solvang, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| The Goat Initiative | El Cajon, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association | Goleta, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Make Youth Sports Great Again | Enoch, UT | Utah lacrosse | $5,000 |
| Retrievers & Friends of Southern California | Temecula, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Boys Basebell League Inc | Santa Ynez, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $167,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4766131
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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