The Raintree Foundation
Historical FunderGoleta, California · EIN 77-0359291 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES A FRANK PRESIDENTCFO |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 FRANK RANCH ROAD, GOLETA CA 93117 |
| Phone | 8059677964 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM, INCLUDING EXEMPT STATUS AND SOCIAL VALUE OF PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS BEING REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFER TO GRANT PROPOSALS WITHIN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, FOR PROGRAMS RELATED TO EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. OTHER PROPOSALS ARE CONSIDERED ON MERIT. |
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $305,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Grand Teton Association | Moose, WY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation Dba Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Los Padres Boy Scouts of America | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $51,500 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | Flagstaff, AZ | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Avalanche Association | Denver, CO | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| California Narcotic Officers' Association | Santa Clarita, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Goleta, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Association | Goleta, CA | Manzana school house | $5,000 |
| Nature Track Foundation Inc | Los Olivos, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue | Santa Barbara, CA | Project life saver | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational offerings | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities League | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation | Jackson, WY | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Inc | Goleta, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority | Santa Ynez, CA | Airport scholarship | $5,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Santa barbara harbor deepwater diving monument | $5,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | Scholarship for logan cook | $2,490 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Vna Health | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) charitable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,150,490 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,212,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0359291
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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