The Garland and Brenda Reiter Family Foundation
Historical FunderWatsonville, California · EIN 26-1413209 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARLAND AND BRENDA REITER |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 WALKER ST, WATSONVILLE CA 95076 |
| Phone | 8317864212 |
| JULIE.WINFIELD@BERRY.NET | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST WITH BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Sustainable environmental stewardship | $33,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the community | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Oxnard, CA | Impacting young lives | $15,000 |
| Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the community | $15,000 |
| Santa Cruz Island Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Sustainable environmental stewardship | $15,000 |
| Africa Schools of Kenya | Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting young lives | $10,000 |
| Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the community | $10,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | Supporting the community | $10,000 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Sustainable environmental stewardship | $10,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation | Santa Barbara, CA | Museum steam education and accessibility | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the community | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting young lives | $10,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation - Santa Cruz Reserve | Santa Barbara, CA | Ucsb's santa cruz island reserve & field station | $7,000 |
| Crane School | Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting young lives | $5,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Imaginary gala 2024 | $5,000 |
| San Jose Children's Discovery Museum | San Jose, CA | Impacting young lives | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing | Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting young lives | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Impacting young lives | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Impacting young lives | $5,000 |
| Glioblastoma Research Organization | Miami, FL | Supporting the community | $3,500 |
| In Defense of Animals | San Rafael, CA | Supporting the community | $3,000 |
| The Starfish Connection | Goleta, CA | Supporting the community | $3,000 |
| Carpinteria Arts Center | Carpenteria, CA | Supporting the community | $2,500 |
| Heart Trust | Southport, CT | Supporting the community | $2,500 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting young lives | $2,500 |
| The Webb School | Claremont, CA | Annual giving day | $2,500 |
| Community Partners Youth Well | Los Angeles, CA | Impacting young lives | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Impacting young lives | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy (Sbnhm) | Sacramento, CA | Support of natural world | $1,500 |
| Road Dogs | Lomita, CA | Supporting the community | $1,000 |
| Fremont High School Alumni Foundation LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes | Los Angeles, CA | Support centennial celebration | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $142,885 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542579349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1413209
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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