The Shanbrom Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shanbrom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ojai, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$28.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
14% 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 | $1.0 million | 59 | $23.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 55 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 53 | $28.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William J Shanbrom 603 W Ojai Ave Suite A, Ojai, CA 93023 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 208-5722 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What The Shanbrom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $872,000 |
| Arizona | 6 | $110,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Conservation and restoration | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Medical school scholarships | $100,000 |
| Anaheim Ballet | Education and outreach | $75,000 |
| Ojai Festivals LTD | Support of music performances | $56,000 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | Avian research | $50,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation (Uci) | Medical schoolscholarships | $50,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures | Ucsb arts and lectures | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara Ventura & San Luis Obispo Counties Inc | Support of women's health | $40,000 |
| The Turtle Conservancy | Sespe/cienega restoration | $40,000 |
| Community Memorial Health System | Diversity scholarships | $30,000 |
| Care | Cancer research | $25,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Protection of endangered species | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief Foundation | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Mozart Festival Association | Musical education & opportunities | $25,000 |
| PTSD Now | Mental health for veterans | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Island resilience strategy | $25,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Bird convservation | $20,000 |
| Desert Mountain Community Foundation | Education scholarships and trails | $20,000 |
| Fibco Family Services Inc | Food for underserved | $20,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary | Raptor conservation | $20,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Food for underserved | $20,000 |
| Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association | Home healthcare for underserved | $20,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Inc | Conservation programs | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education scholarships | $20,000 |
| Sempervirens | Land purchase for public use | $20,000 |
| Canzona | Public music programs | $15,000 |
| KCNT1 Slack Epilepsy Foundation Inc | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Music of Remembrance | Music of holocaust musicians | $15,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Education and conservation | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Housing for homeless | $15,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Film Festival | Public film festival | $15,000 |
| Wild at Heart | Educational grant | $15,000 |
| Agora Foundation | Education and outreach | $10,000 |
| Cama | Support of music performances | $10,000 |
| Central Coast State Parks Association | Support of state park system | $10,000 |
| Music to Life | Music education | $10,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Musical instrument museum | $10,000 |
| Ojai Cares | Cancer programs | $10,000 |
| Overlake Hospital | Caregivers advancement fund | $10,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Support of music performances | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Shanbrom
- Susan F Krabbe
Questions people ask
Does The Shanbrom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Shanbrom Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Shanbrom Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Shanbrom (President) and Susan F Krabbe (Secretary).
What does The Shanbrom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.