SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION
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The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY AND LOS ALAMOS.
Cause Areas
2
Community service
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION
$310.9K
17%
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
$298.7K
17%
Santa Ynez Valley Senior Advisory Council
$169K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION?
No. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION give?
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $246 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE, and Santa Ynez Valley Senior Advisory Council. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION?
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.