Susan & Bruce Worster Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 77-0549392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$304K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $62,500.
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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Ca | Oakland, CA | General use | $106,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | General use | $88,300 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $62,500 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $5,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $2,500 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General use | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley Hills, MA | General use | $1,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,300 | 11 |
| 2023 | $301,505 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542429349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0549392
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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