Writer Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Barbara, California · EIN 20-0275156 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,625.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEORGE S WRITER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1510 MONTE VISTA RD, SANTA BARBARA CA 93108 |
| Phone | 8055653936 |
| WRITERGEO@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION WITH ALL APPLICABLE INFORMATION |
| 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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable support | $8,000 |
| Trust Tai | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $4,625 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Accion International | Wasjomgtpm, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Oniracom | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $1,803 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Sbcc Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,928 | 14 |
| 2023 | $47,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0275156
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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