The Nurture Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 43-1221550 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$178K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Country Day School | Santa Barbara, CA | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer | $30,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide kindergarten readiness to homeless kids | $18,000 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Provide inspiration for girls | $13,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Santa Barbara | Goleta, CA | Provide inspiration for girls | $13,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Santa Maria, CA | Provide adult advocacy to children | $6,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | St Louis, MO | Provide education and support to people with hd | $5,663 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide quality cancer care | $5,000 |
| Dyslexia Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide assistance to people with dyslexia | $5,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide horseback riding for disabled people | $5,000 |
| Montecito Firefighter's Charitable Foundation | Montecito, CA | Provide relief to firefighters and their families | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade | Santa Barbara, CA | Fund disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide food and shelter to homeless people | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide in-home health care services | $5,000 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | Santa Barbara, CA | To improve teen's emotional well-being | $5,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | Prevent and treat alcoholism and drug abuse | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Supports youth sailing programs | $3,000 |
| Unity Shoppe | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide financial assistance to struggling families and seniors | $3,000 |
| City Net | Long Beach, CA | Assist unsheltered individuals | $2,500 |
| Angels Foster Care | Santa Barbara, CA | Support placement of children in foster care | $2,000 |
| Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center | St Louis, MO | Shelter for cats | $2,000 |
| Nlp Breast Cancer Resource Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide support and resources for women with breast cancer | $2,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Santa Barbara, CA | Support nonprofit botanical garden | $1,500 |
| Santa Barbara Birth Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Provide midwifery care to families | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Preserve and present maritime heritage | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane | Santa Barbara, CA | Animal shelter | $640 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Preserve an improve montecito | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Fnl | Santa Barbara, CA | Amateur sports team | $275 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,078 | 28 |
| 2023 | $169,002 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349101300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1221550
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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