The Gretler Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 77-0529605 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$772K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$18.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 500K ad funds & 150K men's basketb | $130,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Fund in econ & economic forecast pr | $130,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Women's basketball | $125,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Economic forecast project | $50,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Social sciences deans fund | $50,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Women's athletics excellence fund | $30,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Ucsb propel scholars-studnt schlrshp | $30,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Ucsb propel scholars-studnt schlrshp | $30,000 |
| Family Service Agency | Santa Barbara, CA | Counseling services | $25,000 |
| Good News in Action Inc | Albany, LA | New life christian school | $25,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Gretler fellows | $25,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Inst | Santa Barbara, CA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences | Tucson, AZ | Winter school | $20,000 |
| Goleta Education Foundation | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hope School District Education Fnd | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Teacher grants, steam capms, peac | $15,000 |
| Grace Fisher Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Napa center therapy | $10,000 |
| Maryam Parnam Foundation | Orange, CA | Napa center therapy pop-up | $10,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Inst | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Volleyball locker room fund | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $772,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $745,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $768,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0529605
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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