THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATIONClosed
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The Orfalea Fund, operating under the Santa Barbara Foundation as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking that fosters relationships and is conducted by invitation only. With a total of $5 million in grants paid to 39 grantees since its filing year in 2015, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Orfalea Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORFALEA FUND'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA
$2.3M
23%
Wilderness Youth Project Inc
$1M
10%
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$785K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$30.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$38K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
No. THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION give?
THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Virginia. 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 THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2015, THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA, Wilderness Youth Project Inc, and ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION?
THE ORFALEA FUND C/O SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.