SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION
Carpinteria, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
95-4073657
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Carpinteria, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
95-4073657
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Santa Cruz Island Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TERRA MARINE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
CARPINTERIA, CA
$46K
93%
CALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST
Sacramento, CA
$3K
6%
CATALINA CHIMES TOWER FOUNDATION
Avalon, CA
$300
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION?
No. SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION give?
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND 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 CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly <$1,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include TERRA MARINE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, CALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST, and CATALINA CHIMES TOWER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION?
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.