Thistle & Rose Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thistle & Rose Foundation is a private foundation in Montecito, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$150,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,000 the year before.
71% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,500 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $150,500 | 7 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Thistle & Rose 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Calm | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose; feed the valley | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Society of Transplantation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger A Haupt
- Gail H Haupt
Questions people ask
Does Thistle & Rose Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thistle & Rose Foundation give?
$150,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thistle & Rose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger A Haupt (Trustee) and Gail H Haupt (Trustee).