William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $913,755 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$913,755
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $908,942 the year before.
27% 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 | $908,942 | 73 | $20.6 million |
| 2024 | $913,755 | 68 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
William and Charlene Glikbarg 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 William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63 | $886,255 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Youth Project | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Fund for Santa Barbara | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Future Leaders of America | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Urban Debate League | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language Model | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Women's Economic Ventures | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| One Cool Earth | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Pivotal | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| The Tower Foundation - San Jose State | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $31,200 |
| Dpea Foundation | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Pitzer College | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| A Window Between Worlds | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Braven Foundation | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Krause Center for Innovation | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| College Is Real Inc | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Downstream Project | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $9,600 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dos Pueblos High School | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| El Camino School | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hillel at Stanford | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of la | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| La Patera Elementary School | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Alternative to Violence | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Shine Together | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Somos Mayfair | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $3,533 |
| Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Hanson
- Rachel Fite
- Steven Glikbarg
Questions people ask
Does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give?
$913,755 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Hanson (President), Rachel Fite (Secretary) and Steven Glikbarg (Vp/Treasurer).
What does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.