Rudi Schulte Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-0452600 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in | Manhattan Beach, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $60,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Diego, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| Jasmine Star Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Veterans | Santa Maria, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| Flora Vista Elementary PTA | Encinitas, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| Ariel Theatrical Inc | Salinas, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Veterans Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Solvang Festival Theater | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Atlas Animal Rescue | Paso Robles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Waldorf School of Santa Barbara | Goleta, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Amazing Strays Rescue | San Diego, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,252 |
| Old Mission Santa Ines | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| Colab Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| One805 Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,500 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,750 |
| St Raphael School | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,700 |
| Safety Town of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| California Surf Museum | Oceanside, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundatio | Santa Rosa, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| The 9 Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Solepurpose Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Vtlt Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mbhd | Morro Bay, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Lompoc Teen Center | Lompoc, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Syv Community Outreach | Buellton, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Delray Beach, FL | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| California Nature Art Museum | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| The Village Kids | Goleta, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| United Boys and Girls Club | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| Hearts Aligned Inc | Goleta, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| The Parc Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| Viking Charities Inc | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Central Coast Junior Golf Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Send It Foundation | Truckee, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Santa Barba | Santa Barbara, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| Grindstone Ministries Inc | Spiro, OK | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| Dos Pueblos High School | Goleta, CA | Boys basketball | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue Team | Solvang, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Stronghold Rescue Relief | Menomonee Falls, WI | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| Morro Bay Maritime Museum | Morro Bay, CA | IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(c)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($104,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,402 | 69 |
| 2024 | $438,254 | 68 |
| 2023 | $581,570 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0452600
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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