The Shanbrom Family Foundation
Historical FunderOjai, California · EIN 77-0518326 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$28.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM J SHANBROM |
|---|---|
| Address | 603 W OJAI AVE SUITE A, OJAI CA 93023 |
| Phone | 8052085722 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| 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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Conservation and restoration | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical school scholarships | $100,000 |
| Anaheim Ballet | Anaheim, CA | Education and outreach | $75,000 |
| Ojai Festivals Ltd | Ojai, CA | Support of music performances | $56,000 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | Stamford, CT | Avian research | $50,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation (Uci) | Irvine, CA | Medical schoolscholarships | $50,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures | Santa Barbara, CA | Ucsb arts and lectures | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara Ventura & San Luis Obispo Counties Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Support of women's health | $40,000 |
| The Turtle Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Sespe/Cienega restoration | $40,000 |
| Community Memorial Health System | Ventura, CA | Diversity scholarships | $30,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Cancer research | $25,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Protection of endangered species | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief Foundation | Goleta, CA | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Mozart Festival Association | San Luis Obispo, CA | Musical education & opportunities | $25,000 |
| Ptsd Now | Schaumburg, IL | Mental health for veterans | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Island resilience strategy | $25,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | The Plains, VA | Bird convservation | $20,000 |
| Desert Mountain Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Education scholarships and trails | $20,000 |
| Fibco Family Services Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Food for underserved | $20,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary | Kempton, PA | Raptor conservation | $20,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Food for underserved | $20,000 |
| Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association | Ventura, CA | Home healthcare for underserved | $20,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Conservation programs | $20,000 |
| Rwanda Girls Initiative | Medina, WA | Education scholarships | $20,000 |
| Sempervirens | Los Altos, CA | Land purchase for public use | $20,000 |
| Canzona | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public music programs | $15,000 |
| Kcnt1 Slack Epilepsy Foundation Inc | Contoocook, NH | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Music of Remembrance | Seattle, WA | Music of holocaust musicians | $15,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Oak View, CA | Education and conservation | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Seattle, WA | Housing for homeless | $15,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Film Festival | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public film festival | $15,000 |
| Wild at Heart | Cave Creek, AZ | Educational grant | $15,000 |
| Agora Foundation | Ojai, CA | Education and outreach | $10,000 |
| Cama | Santa Barbara, CA | Support of music performances | $10,000 |
| Central Coast State Parks Association | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support of state park system | $10,000 |
| Music to Life | Wilder, VT | Music education | $10,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Musical instrument museum | $10,000 |
| Ojai Cares | Ojai, CA | Cancer programs | $10,000 |
| Overlake Hospital | Bellevue, WA | Caregivers advancement fund | $10,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Santa Ana, CA | Support of music performances | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte | San Jose, CA | Support of women's health | $10,000 |
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute | Berkeley, CA | Educational research | $10,000 |
| The Crew | Ojai, CA | Youth conservation jobs | $10,000 |
| University of California Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Seabird plastics study | $10,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Services for american military | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Other Minds | San Francisco, CA | Support of music performances | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Choral Society | Fair Oaks, CA | Support of chorale music | $5,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens | San Luis Obispo, CA | To support programs | $5,000 |
| Spokes | San Luis Obispo, CA | Aid to other 501C3 organizations | $4,000 |
| Hospice of San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Health and human services | $2,500 |
| Kcbx Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public radio arts programming | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Slo County (San Luis Obispo County Young Mens Christian Association | San Luis Obispo, CA | Health, education and fitness | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,342,000 | 53 |
| 2024 | $1,075,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $1,028,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349100781
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0518326
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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