Thistle & Rose Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 02-6175078 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Calm | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose; feed the valley | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Society of Transplantation | Mount Laurel, NJ | In furtherance of section 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $172,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631419349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-6175078
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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