John Percival and Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund
Accepts applications
John Percival and Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,710 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$151,710
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,220 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,865 | 32 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $133,220 | 31 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $151,710 | 33 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia Allen 114 E de la Guerra St Studio 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 963-8822 |
| What to submit | An application form will be provided. Letter requests are also accepted. An organization requesting a grant must include a copy of its federal tax exemption letter. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to santa barbara county California |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $151,710 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Sustainable health care summer internship | $30,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Two fellowships | $30,000 |
| Individual | Mortgage and living expenses | $24,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | Rent assistance | $4,350 |
| Individual | Rent and living expenses | $3,660 |
| Individual | Living expenses | $3,600 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $3,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent and living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $1,600 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $1,500 |
| Individual | Rent & living expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur R Gaudi
- Steven M Anders Until 1152026
- Patricia Allen
Questions people ask
Does John Percival and Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John Percival and Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund give?
$151,710 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs John Percival and Mary C Jefferson Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur R Gaudi (Trustee), Steven M Anders Until 1152026 (Trustee) and Patricia Allen (Trustee).