Anatman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anatman Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,950 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,775 and the largest $31,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$80,950
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,775
- Largest grant$31,400
- Assets$623,274
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 3 | $614,715 |
| 2024 | $80,950 | 6 | $623,274 |
How to apply
Anatman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anatman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $80,950 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Garden maintenance | $31,400 |
| Bishop Diego Garcia High School | Student Cafe Renovation | $26,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Musuem of Art | Sponsorship | $7,550 |
| Crane Country Day School | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Food for Underserved | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia D Howard
- John Todd Eliassen
- Teha C Eliassen Drew
Questions people ask
Does Anatman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anatman Foundation give?
$80,950 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,775.
Who runs Anatman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia D Howard (President), John Todd Eliassen (Treasurer) and Teha C Eliassen Drew (Secretary).
What does Anatman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.