Sear Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sear Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $260,000 and the largest $260,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$260,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,000 | 1 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 1 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 1 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith Sear 1327 Anacapa St Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 526-0011 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $260,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Unrestricted | $260,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Sear
- Adam J T Sear
- Katherine M Johnson
- Charles D Sear
Questions people ask
Does Sear Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sear Family Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $260,000.
Who runs Sear Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Sear (Sec/Treas), Adam J T Sear (President), Katherine M Johnson (Director) and Charles D Sear (Director).