Natalie Orfalea Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Natalie Orfalea Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $124,798. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$124,798
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
67% 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 | $1.6 million | 32 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 29 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Natalie Orfalea 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Natalie Orfalea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $902,598 |
| Virginia | 1 | $111,752 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $49,681 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,388 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Moves | General operations | $124,798 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Donor advised fund | $120,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Dangermond | $111,752 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | Leap program | $75,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Food Action Network | General operations | $66,500 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Bren environmental leadership program | $51,775 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $50,362 |
| Carpinteria Childrens Project | General operations | $50,000 |
| Freedom 4 Youth | General operations | $50,000 |
| SB Education Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Arts & lectures | $49,689 |
| Grist Magazine | General operations | $49,681 |
| Doctors Without Walls - SB Street Medicine | General operations | $40,000 |
| Blue Dot Institute | General operations | $26,092 |
| Aha | General operations | $25,000 |
| Leading From Within | General operations | $25,000 |
| Showers of Blessings | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $25,000 |
| SB Cottage Foundation | General operations | $24,882 |
| A Human Thread Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Feminist Majority | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | The action lab film | $10,000 |
| Film Independent | Climate scientists | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Redford Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Park Community Environmental Council | General operations | $3,388 |
| Climate Food Hope Travel Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
| Audobon Society | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Natalie Fleet Orfalea
- Mason J Orfalea
- Keenan J Orfalea
Questions people ask
Does Natalie Orfalea Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Natalie Orfalea Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Natalie Orfalea Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Natalie Fleet Orfalea (President, Treasurer, Secr), Mason J Orfalea (Director) and Keenan J Orfalea (Director).
What does Natalie Orfalea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and food and hunger.