The Boss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 20-1781297 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$890K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood California Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression | Philadelphia, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Camp Ramah in California | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Tgr Foundation | Irvine, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Sansum Clinic | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| 805 Undocufund | Lompoc, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Dignity Moves | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Mission Scholars | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | New York, NY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Harvard Law School | Boston, MA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,100 | 16 |
| 2024 | $52,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $70,300 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612119349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1781297
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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