The Janet Langdon Handtmann Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Ynez, California · EIN 77-0503593 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$860K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Union School | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $15,000 |
| Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity | Kingsburg, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $6,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Montecito Union School | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital | Solvang, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Usc Roski School of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Association | Santa Ynez, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $2,500 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $2,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum | Santa Ynez, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $1,600 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $1,500 |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | Fort Worth, TX | To carry on charitable organization activities | $1,500 |
| Hearts Theraputic Equestrian | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $1,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $1,000 |
| California Nature Art Museum | Solvang, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $500 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | Santa Barbara, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $500 |
| Midland School | Los Olivos, CA | To carry on charitable organization activities | $500 |
| Western Justice Legislative Fund | Hermiston, OR | To carry on charitable organization activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,100 | 20 |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $62,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602229349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0503593
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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