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HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC

HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-3757530
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-3757530
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Hugh E. and Marjorie Spetersen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $1.7 million in grants to 36 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

19

Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Lynne Tahmisian
Board Member
S
Sharon Peck
Employee
R
Ruth Kovacs
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC?
No. HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC give?
HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Georgia, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTMONT COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE SCHOOL, and SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC?
HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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