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The Iscovich Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Barbara, California · EIN 202060648

The Iscovich Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,0006$48,835
2024$7,0005$47,410
2025$11,0002$39,925

How to apply

The Iscovich 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Iscovich Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$11,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Dedicated to supporting the santa barbara cottage hospital and their mission to provide superior health care and improve the health of the region - with excellence, integrity, and compassion.$10,000
United Boys and Girls Club
Santa Barbara, CA
Enables all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Iscovich Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Iscovich Foundation give?

$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Iscovich Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Angel L Iscovich (President & Ceo) and Lisa A Iscovich (Secretary/Cfo).

What does The Iscovich Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.

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