La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.5 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $366,839. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.5 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$366,839
- Assets$53.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 52 | $38.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 46 | $53.5 million |
How to apply
La Centra-Sumerlin 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 La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Service Agency | Child welfare | $366,839 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | Education programs | $290,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Barbara County | Preserve natural resource and agricultural land | $240,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Education program | $133,400 |
| Carpinteria Education Foundation | Education programs | $126,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Improve quality of life in santa barbara county | $125,000 |
| Independent Living Rescue Center | Assisted living facility | $108,000 |
| Carpinteria Community Theatre Inc | Performing arts | $100,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Providing food to the hungry | $70,000 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria | Education and advocacy programs for girls | $50,000 |
| Path Santa Barbara (Casa Esperanza) | Services for the homeless | $50,000 |
| Leap | Family services & early childhood | $50,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Medical services | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Assisted living facility | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Dental support programs | $50,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute | Medical research | $50,000 |
| The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center | Art programs | $50,000 |
| Vna Health | Medical support | $50,000 |
| Carpinteria Skate Park | Inspire creativity and provide a healthy outlet for all ages | $45,000 |
| Carpinteria High School | Education programs | $40,000 |
| Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation | Music education programs | $31,000 |
| Calm | Mental health services | $30,000 |
| Father Virgil Cordano Center | Homeless shelter | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Education program | $30,000 |
| Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of America | General support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals | $25,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | Food bank | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health services | $25,000 |
| Transition House | Services for the homeless | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Animal conservation | $20,000 |
| Peoples Self Help Housing | Affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Santa Barbara City College | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Ed Foundation | Education program | $10,000 |
| Friendship Adult Day Care Center Inc | Quality care for adults with disease or disability | $10,000 |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Food aid to the following populati | $10,000 |
| Moxi | Education progam | $10,000 |
| SB Act | Education program | $10,000 |
| Friends of Carpinteria Library | Library support | $10,000 |
| Aha Santa Barbara | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Carpinteria Community Church | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Whitney Kopf
- S Duca
- A Honikman
- L Duca
- M Duca
- K Shea
Questions people ask
Does La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2023, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Whitney Kopf (President/Executive Director), S Duca (Director), A Honikman (Secretary) and L Duca (Chair of Board) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.