Underwood Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Underwood Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,430 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,430
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$273,658
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,419 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $46,419 | 25 | $320,288 |
| 2024 | $46,430 | 26 | $273,658 |
How to apply
Underwood Family Charitable 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 Underwood Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $40,430 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SF Marin Food Bank | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Transition House | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| SB Museum of Natural History | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| LotusLand | General Operating Support | $1,030 |
| Santa Barbara Audobon Society | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Marin Charitable | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Ninos Adelante | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kqed | General Operating Support | $750 |
| California Film Institute | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Vivalon | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Society of North American Goldsmith | General Operating Support | $500 |
| San Francisco Maritime National Par | General Operating Support | $250 |
| The Friendship Paddle | General Operating Support | $200 |
| O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | General Operating Support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Underwood
- William J Underwood III
Questions people ask
Does Underwood Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Underwood Family Charitable Foundation give?
$46,430 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Underwood Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Underwood (Executive Dir.) and William J Underwood III (President).
What does Underwood Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and environment and conservation.