Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy
Preselected recipients only
Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $259,250 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$259,250
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $293,950 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293,950 | 20 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $259,250 | 19 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $78,750 |
| New York | 7 | $73,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $12,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | For general operating budget & support the Rhinebeck Central School District for nascent garden project. | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | to support NMAH's Food History Project | $25,000 |
| Boston University | To support the Julia Child Student Writing Awards | $15,000 |
| Culinary Institute of America | in support of the Julia Child Foundation Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Heritage Radio Network Inc | To support the Research and Radio Fellowship and for the launch of an HRN-fellow driven show, "From the HRN Pantry" as tools for community connectivity and education | $15,000 |
| Les Dames D'escoffier International | to support the 2024 LDEI Legacy Awards Program TO provide targeted mentorship opportunities for women working in the food, beverage and hospitality industries | $15,000 |
| Oxford American Literary Project Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Land Institute | in support of the Feast for the Future- The Promise of Perennials event to build awareness for perennial, diverse agriculture | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted | $13,750 |
| Culinary Historians of New York | to support the IACP Julia Child First Book Award | $12,500 |
| Careers Culinary Arts Program | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | in support of the Food Journalism Fellowship to inspire and support an emerging journalist through professional development training and community-building | $10,000 |
| New York City College of Technology Foundation Inc | In support of the city tech hospitality management department | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Oxford Symposium on Food & | to subsidize student attendance at the 2024 Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, to expand and encourage the worldwide culinary cultural community by cultivating the next generation of food scholars | $7,500 |
| Common Threads | To support programs in Austin and Los Angeles youth and families in hands-on cooking and nutrition education | $7,500 |
| Santa Barbara Agriculture & Farm Education Foundat | To support monthly farm food donation to medically struggling cancer and MS patients | $5,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spoons Across America | To support the Food Exploration Project's twelve-session curriculum that helps children explore taste and food exploration, providing vital knowledge about the foods | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philadelphia Cousins
- Eric W Spivey
- Todd Schulkin
- Alex Prud'homme
Questions people ask
Does Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy give?
$259,250 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy?
Its 2024 filing lists Philadelphia Cousins (Trustee), Eric W Spivey (Chairman), Todd Schulkin (Executive Director) and Alex Prud'homme (Trustee).
What does Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.