Patricia Bragg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patricia Bragg Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.4 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.6 million the year before.
73% 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 | $4.1 million | 68 | $98.7 million |
| 2024 | $8.6 million | 40 | $99.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 77 | $113 million |
How to apply
Patricia Bragg 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 Patricia Bragg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 71 | $3.3 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $51,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $30,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $250,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | General support for charity's purpose | $250,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | General support for charity's purpose | $132,500 |
| Calm | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Standing Together to End Sexual Assault | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | General support for charity's purpose | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood California Central Coast | General support for charity's purpose | $85,000 |
| CARE4 Paws | General support for charity's purpose | $75,000 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $75,000 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | General support for charity's purpose | $75,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | General support for charity's purpose | $75,000 |
| United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County | General support for charity's purpose | $75,000 |
| Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center | General support for charity's purpose | $60,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University | General support for charity's purpose | $51,000 |
| Animal Shelter Assistance Program | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels Inc | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| St Vincent's Institution | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| Transition House of Santa Barbara | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| Ucsb Arts & Lectures Uc Regents | General support for charity's purpose | $50,000 |
| Veggie Rescue(dba) | General support for charity's purpose | $45,000 |
| Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley | General support for charity's purpose | $40,000 |
| Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center | General support for charity's purpose | $35,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | General support for charity's purpose | $30,000 |
| Channel Island Marine & Wildlife Institute | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Partners | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Friendship Adult Day Care Center | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Hearts Aligned Inc | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Hillside House | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
| Leap - Learn Engage Advocate Partner | General support for charity's purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas J Schneider
- Lesley Tippitt
- Thomas N Harding
- Thomas D Pickett
- Donald W Lubach
Questions people ask
Does Patricia Bragg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patricia Bragg Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Patricia Bragg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas J Schneider (President, Chairman of the Board), Lesley Tippitt (Director), Thomas N Harding (Director) and Thomas D Pickett (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Patricia Bragg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.