The Victor and Susan Schaff Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarpinteria, California · EIN 86-6439121 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Shoppe Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing essentials and support to low-income families. | $100,000 |
| California Native Grasslands Assn | Davis, CA | Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems. | $29,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services. | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara New House | Santa Barbara, CA | Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara. | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals. | $20,000 |
| Casa Serena | Santa Barbara, CA | Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships. | $15,000 |
| Help of Carpinteria Inc | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $12,500 |
| Aha | Santa Barbara, CA | Help to fight heart disease and stroke | $10,000 |
| Calflora | Berkeley, CA | Database providing information on wild california plants | $10,000 |
| Colab Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives. | $10,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | Addressing addiction through prevention, education, and support services. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships. | $10,000 |
| Food From the Heart | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanical Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation. | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support. | $10,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing aid and support to those in need. | $10,000 |
| Theodore Payne Foundation | Sun Valley, CA | Promoting california native plants through education and conservation. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Topeka, KS | Supports fallen heroes and their families, honoring sacrifices. | $10,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of Sb County | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success. | $10,000 |
| Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Supports local community programs and initiatives. | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops | Carpinteria, CA | Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops. | $7,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | Sacramento, CA | Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora | $5,000 |
| Communify | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Empowers young girls through education, mentorship, and advocacy. | $5,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts. | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Goleta, CA | Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare. | $5,000 |
| Sercal | Washington, DC | Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast. | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Pocatello, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting homeless children with early childhood education. | $5,000 |
| Students for Eco Education and Agriculture (Seeag) | Ventura, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Xceres Society | Washington, DC | Advocating for the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. | $5,000 |
| California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-Ipc) | Berkeley, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Cca California | Oceanside, CA | Advocates for sustainable fisheries and protects marine ecosystems statewide. | $2,500 |
| Partners in Housing Solutions | Santa Maria, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Ventura Botanical Garden | Ventura, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts. | $2,500 |
| Carpinteria Beautiful | Carpinteria, CA | Promotion, preservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of carpinteria | $2,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Promote environmental education on the central coast | $2,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Fish Reef Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Creates sustainable habitats to support marine biodiversity restoration. | $1,500 |
| Carpinteria Childrens Project | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Farm Bureau of Santa Barbara County | Buellton, CA | Promoting agriculture through advocacy, education, and community outreach. | $1,000 |
| The Freedom to Choose Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering incarcerated individuals through rehabilitation and personal development. | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Other Charities | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $599 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,099 | 49 |
| 2024 | $295,200 | 45 |
| 2023 | $232,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6439121
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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