Pajadoro Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Pajadoro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $208,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $34,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$208,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $178,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $178,500 | 18 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 18 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jay Roston 1933 Cliff Drive 14, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 962-7629 |
| What to submit | Letterhead of charity requested |
| Deadlines | June 1 |
| Restrictions | Must be IRS approved 501(c)3 |
What Pajadoro Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $208,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | To mobilize collective wisdom and philanthropic capital to build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities. | $34,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Supporting the nonprofit organization fighting in the courts for limited government, individual rights, and free enterprise. | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities Lea | To support youth activities through leadership from members of the santa barbara police dept | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Foundation | Support police outreach programs | $25,000 |
| The Friendship Paddle | Promote support for persons with severe illneses | $10,000 |
| Laguna Cottages for Seniors | To provide afforable housing for seniors in santa barbara | $10,000 |
| Vna Health Foundation | To provide home health care, hospice and provide equipment for illness | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | To tranform hunger into health by offering nutrition education, providing nutritious foods and fresh produce to those in need | $10,000 |
| Transition House | To provide solution of family homelessness in the santa barbara community | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Support arts in community | $9,000 |
| Individual | Support local humanitarium programs | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Navy League | Provide activities for service personell | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Provide education for maritime activities and preservation of sealife | $5,000 |
| K9 Pals | Provide humane treatment for dogs | $5,000 |
| All Seated in A Barn | Equine rescue, rehabilitation, training and intake facility for horses and donkeys who would otherwise be slaughtered | $5,000 |
| Care 4 Paws | To prevent pet overpopulation and improve pet family welfare | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Animal Service | To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals and people we serve through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals. | $5,000 |
| Shadow's Fund | Sanctuary operated to give puppies a bright beginning and help transport shelter dogs from kennels to couches. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay P Roston
- Doreen Roston
Questions people ask
Does Pajadoro Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1.
How much does Pajadoro Family Foundation give?
$208,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs Pajadoro Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay P Roston (President & CEO) and Doreen Roston (Vice President).
What does Pajadoro Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, animals and health.