Mosher Foundation
Accepts applications
Mosher Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $5,100 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$5,100
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$47.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 63 | $41.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 67 | $43.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 78 | $47.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Yvette Giller- Presidentceo PO Box 1079, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 962-1700 |
| What to submit | Outline of the specific purpose and amount of grant applied for. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted any time during business hours. |
| Restrictions | Grants to be used specifically for organizations which are described in sections 170(c) 501(c) and 2522(a) of the internal revenue code and which are organized and operated for charitable, educational, health care, including performing arts institutions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mosher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 75 | $1.5 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $850 |
| New York | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Moxi | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $102,600 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Rooted santa barbara county | $102,500 |
| Music Academy of the West | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $102,000 |
| San Marcos High School Royal Pride Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara County | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $56,500 |
| Westmont College | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $52,500 |
| Cama | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $52,000 |
| Mission Scholars | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $50,900 |
| Lompoc Theatre Project Corporation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Providence School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Apples to Zucchini Cooking School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $32,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $31,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $29,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $29,000 |
| Cottage Health Care System | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Friendship Center | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Wilmer eye institute | $25,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $24,700 |
| Explore Ecology | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| State Street Ballet | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Women's Economic Ventures | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Vna Health | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $12,800 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Aaple Academy Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County (Mental Wellness Center) | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Moon Bear Wildlife Sanctuary | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Naturetrack Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation Roundtable | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,200 |
| 911 at Ease International Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Birch
- Yvette Giller
- Jennifer Engmyr
- Christine Emmons
- Alixe Mattingly
- R Bruce McFadden
- Suzanne Birch
Questions people ask
Does Mosher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted any time during business hours.
How much does Mosher Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $5,100.
Who runs Mosher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Birch (Trustee), Yvette Giller (President & Ceo), Jennifer Engmyr (Chief Financial Officer) and Christine Emmons (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mosher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.