Watling Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSanta Barbara, California · EIN 38-6056458 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WATLING FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4133, SANTA BARBARA CA 93140 |
| CSCOUGHLIN@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| 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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Religious | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Cos Cob, CT | Medical | $5,000 |
| Bruce Museum | Greenwich, CT | Educational | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Washington, DC | Human services | $4,000 |
| Pbs Cocal | Whittier, CA | Education | $3,750 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Food bank | $3,500 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland Fo | Santa Barbara, CA | Preservation/Educational | $2,500 |
| Friends of Greenwich Library | Greenwich, CT | Educational | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy | Los Angeles, CA | Preservation/Educational | $2,500 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | Educational | $2,500 |
| Marquette Community Found | Lake Forest, IL | Preservation | $2,500 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife F | Ann Arbor, MI | Preservation | $2,500 |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Human services | $2,500 |
| New Beginnings | Santa Barbara, CA | Human services | $2,500 |
| Land Trust - Santa Barbar | Santa Barbara, CA | Preservation | $2,000 |
| Lobero Theater Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Arts | $2,000 |
| Sb Neighborhood Clinics | Santa Barbara, CA | Health/Human services | $2,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Washington, DC | Educational | $2,000 |
| Mental Health Wellness Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Human services | $1,500 |
| Casa Serena | Santa Barbara, CA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Family Service Agency | Santa Barbara, CA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Health/Human services | $750 |
| People for Palmer Park | Detroit, MI | Preservation/Education | $750 |
| Vna Health Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Health | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $70,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600619349100860
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6056458
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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