Thatcher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thatcher Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $962,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $84,500. 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$962,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$84,500
- Assets$18.0 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $852,750 | 25 | $17.9 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $962,250 | 26 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
Thatcher 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.
What Thatcher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $912,250 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $84,500 |
| Foundation for Santa Barbara City College | To further goals of foundation | $52,750 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Scierosis Association | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Nu Tke - Berkeley Chapter | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| PBS of Socal (Kcet) | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Standing Together | To further goals of foundation | $50,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| SCTC Marine Biology Education Scholarship Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| The Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| United Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Santa Barbara County | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | To further goals of foundation | $30,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Family YMCA of the Desert | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Friendship Cebters of Santa Barbara | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| KPCC Southern California Public Radio | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Institute | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | To further goals of foundation | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Rod and Reel Foundation | To further goals of foundation | $20,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | To further goals of foundation | $15,000 |
| Nature Nexus Institute | To further goals of foundation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip M Bardack
- Nancy J Thatcher
- William R Lang
Questions people ask
Does Thatcher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thatcher Foundation give?
$962,250 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Thatcher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip M Bardack (President & Director), Nancy J Thatcher (Secretary & Director) and William R Lang (Cfo & Director).
What does Thatcher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.