Volentine Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Volentine Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$32.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million 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 | $1.3 million | 68 | $31.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 69 | $32.8 million |
How to apply
Volentine Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Volentine Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $932,500 |
| Colorado | 14 | $290,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Safety and shelter program | $60,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | Family support services | $55,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Educationnursing bachelors degree program | $42,000 |
| Thompson Education Foundation | Educationtef scholarships | $40,000 |
| Casa Serena | Alcohol and drug recovery services | $35,000 |
| Transition House | Family support services | $35,000 |
| Food From the Heart | Family support services | $30,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Family support services | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Santa Barbara County | Family support services | $30,000 |
| Loveland Food Bank | Family support services | $30,000 |
| Police Action League (Pal) | Youth support servicesgold sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Human health services | $30,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara | Youth support services | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Santa Barbara | Homeless support services | $28,500 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Alcohol and drug recovery services | $25,000 |
| Kids Pak | Youth services | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Santa Barbara | Family support services | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud | Family support services | $25,000 |
| New House | Alcohol and drug recovery services | $25,000 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara | Community support servicesfun in the sun program | $25,000 |
| The Matthews House | Community support services | $25,000 |
| Women's Economic Ventures | Community support services | $23,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County | Youth support services | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions | Family support services | $20,000 |
| Elevations Foundation (DBA Local Change Foundation) | Community support services | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Sbcccare | Education | $20,000 |
| House of Neighborly Service | Family support services | $20,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center | Counselng services | $20,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency | Family support services | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Alcohol and drug recovery services | $20,000 |
| Storyteller | Education | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Family support serviceswest valley service's | $19,000 |
| Dream Foundation | Flower empowerfamily support services | $18,000 |
| Casa of Larimer County | Child abuse treatment and prevention | $15,000 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara County | Child abuse treatment and prevention | $15,000 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation | Child abuse treatment and prevention | $15,000 |
| Family Service Agency | Family support services | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Sbccpromise | Santa barbara city college promise program | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Loveland | Family support services | $15,000 |
| Harmony Foundation Inc | Alcohol and drug recovery services | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy K Popenhagen
- Diane K Hayes
- Claudette Sabiron
- Catherine Macaulay
- Richard A Nightingale
Questions people ask
Does Volentine Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Volentine Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Volentine Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy K Popenhagen (President), Diane K Hayes (Vice President), Claudette Sabiron (Secretary) and Catherine Macaulay (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Volentine Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and housing and homelessness.