The B & B Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The B & B Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,000 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$158,000
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $163,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $141,000 | 59 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $163,000 | 59 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $158,000 | 56 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The B & B 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 The B & B Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $141,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fdn Cottage Rehab & GV Cottage Hospital | Health-patient & family support | $15,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Poverty-hunger | $13,500 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Disaster relief | $11,000 |
| Cares 4PAWS | Social action-public benefit | $10,000 |
| SB Neighborhood Clinicsadmin Office | Health-patient & family support | $10,000 |
| Heroes and Horses | Health-patient & family support | $7,500 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Educational | $6,000 |
| Unity Shoppe | Social action-public benefit | $5,500 |
| California Scottish Rite Fdn | Health-patient & family support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount | Educational | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Educational | $5,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Health-patient & family support | $5,000 |
| World Dance for Humanity | Social action-public benefit | $4,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center | Health-patient & family support | $2,500 |
| Calm | Health-patient & family support | $2,000 |
| Community Environmental Council Inc | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Educational | $2,000 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Health-patient & family support | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of SB | Health-patient & family support | $2,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria | Educational | $1,750 |
| Santa Barbara Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara Ventura & Slo Counties | Health-patient & family support | $1,750 |
| SB Wildlife Care Network | Educational | $1,500 |
| BABY2BABY | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Cancer Center of Santa Barbara | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone House of Santa Barbara | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls-Sb Street Medicine | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Poverty-hunger | $1,000 |
| Food From the Heart | Poverty-hunger | $1,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara(showers of Blessing) | Poverty-hunger | $1,000 |
| Kidworks | Educational | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation | Social action-public benefit | $1,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Social action-public benefit | $1,000 |
| Mothers' Helpers | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| My Sisters House Inc | Health-patient & family support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Disaster relief | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eliot C Crowley
- Debra P Geiger
- Elizabeth H Geiger
- William D Geiger III
- Devon Geiger Nielsen
Questions people ask
Does The B & B Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The B & B Foundation give?
$158,000 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The B & B Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eliot C Crowley (Vice President), Debra P Geiger (Secretary), Elizabeth H Geiger (Chairman) and William D Geiger III (Chief Financial Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The B & B Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.