Gainey Foundation
Accepts applications
Gainey Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$50.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $1.9 million | 28 | $46.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 29 | $50.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gainey Foundation PO Box 30340, Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0340 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 265-7962 |
| What to submit | Letter format |
| Restrictions | Supports publicly supported charitable organizations and 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation may also provide scholarships with the school and geographical area to be determined. |
What Gainey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.7 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $80,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez Valley - Cottage Hospital Fdn | Scholarships & capital | $170,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Westside clinic equipment | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Solar power project | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Grotenhuis construction | $100,000 |
| University of Santa Barbara Foundation | Community fellows fund | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Teacher grants, dp & | $100,000 |
| Transition House | Housing case mgmt program | $100,000 |
| CHC Central Coast | Dental workforce training | $100,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Scholarships | $91,000 |
| Isd 761 Foundation | Scholarships | $80,000 |
| Girls Inc | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Santa Ynez People Helping People | Hq capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Channel Islands YMCA | Transitional housing | $50,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Club of SB | Power hour | $50,000 |
| Casa Pacifica | Transitional youth services | $50,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Program support | $50,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Capital campaign & general | $50,000 |
| Santa Ynez Pirate Foundation | Teacher grants | $50,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Program support | $50,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Adult education | $50,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association | Program support | $50,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Associa | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Oncology social work | $50,000 |
| The Turner Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Notes for Notes Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary Centers | Child & adolescent program | $20,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | Summer concert series | $10,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel H Gainey
- Diane P Gainey
- Wiliam K Rodgers
- Morgan Gainey
Questions people ask
Does Gainey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gainey Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Gainey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel H Gainey (President & Tresurer), Diane P Gainey (VP & Secretary), Wiliam K Rodgers (Board Member) and Morgan Gainey (Board Member).
What does Gainey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.