Sjl Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 36-3584276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$338
Total assets$531K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,500.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Me&us Foundation | Montecito, CA | Kotorart 2025 international music festival, $20,000; in support of milos karadaglic foundation for young musical artists $10,000; heal the… | $33,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Scrcc scholarship | $25,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| His Island Outreach | Carpinteria, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $4,550 |
| UC Regents | Santa Barbara, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Birnam wood helping hand | $1,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $338 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | Sports & recreation | $100 |
| Montecito Trails Association | Montecito, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $100 |
| Reagan Ranch | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $100 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship fund | $100 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $100 |
| California Police Youth Charities | Rocklin, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $100 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3)exempt purpose | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,048 | 16 |
| 2024 | $104,186 | 27 |
| 2023 | $83,950 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601639349101020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3584276
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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