Thatcher Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodland Hills, California · EIN 95-4697063 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$962K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $84,500 |
| Foundation for Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $52,750 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Scierosis Association | Canoga Park, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Nu Tke - Berkeley Chapter | Pleasant Hill, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Pbs of Socal (Kcet) | Burbank, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business | Malibu, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Standing Together | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Sctc Marine Biology Education Scholarship Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| The Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Studio City, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| United Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | Los Angeles, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Family YMCA of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Friendship Cebters of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Kpcc Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Santa Barbara, CA | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Rod and Reel Foundation | Valley Village, CA | To further goals of foundation | $20,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | To further goals of foundation | $15,000 |
| Nature Nexus Institute | Los Angeles, CA | To further goals of foundation | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $962,250 | 26 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $852,750 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610159349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4697063
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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