Priory Fund
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 27-4014193 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$23.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $24,000 and $100,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $483,000 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights | Washington, DC | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University of California Regents | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Human Rights & Business Award Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| American Associates of the Royal National Theatre Inc | New York, NY | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Medecins Sans Fronetriers USA | New York, NY | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Maria, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Channel Islands Young Mens | Carpinteria, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Calm | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,012,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $798,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533209349100753
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4014193
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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