The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.4 million in 112 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.4 million
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$185 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.8 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.7 million | 116 | $159 million |
| 2023 | $7.8 million | 129 | $180 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 112 | $185 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Noelle Claeyssens Burkey PO Box 30586, Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0586 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 966-0543 |
| What to submit | A letter describing the activities of the applicant, their most recent 12 month financial statement, form 990, current budget, board of directors and proof of exempt status |
| Deadlines | Annually, may 31 for first time applicants & june 30 for recurring applicants |
| Restrictions | Applicants will be considered only from organizations qualified under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Grants are made to California organizations primarily in santa barbara and ventura counties. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 112 | $8.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Cottage children's medical center; pediatric | $1.0 million |
| Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation | Marian robotic surgery program expansion | $500,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Peac - general operating support | $500,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Support for the 2024 mineral masquerade; space lab exhibition & school & teacher services programs; general operating support | $325,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum | Support of the annual vaquero; benefit event carriage house mosiac; general operating support | $325,000 |
| Providence School | Safety & security initiative year 3, support of providence fund kickoff week challenge grant | $305,000 |
| Students for Eco Education & Agriculture | 2024 santa barbara county farm day - community education & outreach events; in support of seeag's first annual spring celebration; 2024 ventura county farm day - community education & outreach events; general operating support | $280,000 |
| Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation | Rebuild & renew; the new crh at gvch | $250,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Transforming the santa barbara humane campus | $250,000 |
| Ventura County Fairgrounds Foundation | Support of the 2024 ventura county fair; support of the ventura county junior livestock auction 2025 | $200,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Nonprofit leadership collaborative; support of the 2024 pepperdine wave classic golf tournament | $180,000 |
| Santa Barbara Special Enforcement Team Support | General operating support & long rifle replacement equipment | $170,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society | Support of the syv humane society / dawg 9th annual spay-ghetti dinner; general operating support | $165,000 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Elings park foundation epic! Capital infrastructure campaign | $150,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara | General operating support | $150,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | Telestroke program | $125,000 |
| Solvang Friendship House | Event sponsorship of nashville nights; general operating support | $105,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening & Mediation (Calm) | Calm's prevention continuum of care | $100,000 |
| Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County | San luis obispo county fair meat purchasing | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Activities League | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The Community Foundation Slo Co | 37th district buyers coalition | $100,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Vna Health Foundation | Support of 2024 mother's day luncheon; vna health subsidized charity care at serenity house | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Youth program scholarships | $100,000 |
| Buellton Senior Center | Support the cars & cowboy's event; meals on wheels | $90,000 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers | General operating support; support of 32nd annual angels wine, food & brew festival | $80,000 |
| Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Pro | Support of the 2024 cowboy ball; general operating support | $70,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Sound system upgrade | $50,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | General operating support; support of the music academy of the west's 2024 gala | $50,000 |
| North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Old Spanish Days | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Protecting fundamental constitutional rights | $50,000 |
| Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Inc | Child & adolescent therapy and psychiatry | $50,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation | Support of the 2024 syv holiday lights festival; tree maintenance program for the syv botanic garden | $50,000 |
| We Support the Troops Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Noelle Claeyssens Burkey
- Charles C Gray
- Shelby Hughes
- Brett L Burkey
- Brad Burkey
- Jared P Burkey
- Jenna M Burkey
Questions people ask
Does The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually, may 31 for first time applicants & june 30 for recurring applicants.
How much does The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2024, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Noelle Claeyssens Burkey (President), Charles C Gray (Treasurer), Shelby Hughes (Secretary) and Brett L Burkey (First Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.