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Grants paid by Sjl Foundation

EIN 36-3584276 · Montecito, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV

Sjl Foundation of Montecito, CA (EIN 36-3584276) reported 131 grants paid totaling $900,667 to 55 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$900,667

131 grants

Recipients

55

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2025

7 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201815$70,717
201916$33,600
202021$443,366
202217$74,800
202319$83,950
202427$104,186
202516$90,048

Top recipients

The 55 recipients receiving the most from Sjl Foundation, by grants paid, out of 55 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Boston UniversityUBoston, MA5$205,0002025
Northwood School 14-1401103BLake Placid, NY1$190,0002020
Chapman UniversityUOrange, CA6$121,1862024
Penn State UniversityUUniversity Park, PA4$80,0002025
Boston University School of TheologyUBoston, MA4$50,0002023
Me&us Foundation 92-1749932BMontecito, CA2$48,0002025
The Laurel School of PrincetonUPrinceton, NJ1$37,9372018
His Island Outreach 27-3886358BCarpinteria, CA5$29,3002025
Academy of Saint Matthias 99-0967978DLanham, MD3$25,0002022
Uc RegentsUSanta Barbara, CA7$20,2502025
Music Academy of the West 95-1525814BSanta Barbara, CA6$13,5002024
United Church in Walpole 04-2508525DWalpole, MA1$10,0002024
Lobero Theatre Foundation 95-1831068BSanta Barbara, CA6$7,5002024
Partners for Christian EducationUSanta Barbara, CA1$7,2002018
Santa Barbara Foundation 95-1866094BSanta Barbara, CA5$6,1002025
Ensemble Theatre 77-0400760DSanta Barbara, CA2$5,5002024
Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee 23-7398069BSanta Barbara, CA3$5,4382025
Women's Fund of Santa Barbara 82-5169678BSanta Barbara, CA5$5,0002025
St Matthias Apostle SchoolULanham, MD1$4,4802018
The Shepherd Foundation 52-1613402DKensington, MD5$4,1002024
Santa Barbara SymphonyUSanta Barbara, CA2$3,5002025
Santa Barbara Foundation Women's Fund of Santa BarbaraUSanta Barbara, CA1$2,7502019
Laguna Blanca School 95-1641448BSanta Barbara, CA1$2,5002019
Young America's Foundation 23-7042029BReston, VA5$1,1002023
University of Vermont FoundationUBurlington, VT2$1,0002020
Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum 48-0618433DWichita, KS1$1,0002024
Catholic Charities SbcUSanta Barbara, CA1$1,0002018
Westmont CollegeUSanta Barbara, CA1$1,0002020
Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation 13-6266432BCarmel, IN1$1,0002024
Santa Clara UniversityUSanta Clara, CA2$1,0002022
Boca Grande Historical Society 65-0585091BBoca Grande, FL1$1,0002024
Birnam Wood Helping HandUSanta Barbara, CA1$1,0002018
Council On Alcholism and Drug Abuse 95-1878858DSanta Barbara, CA2$7502019
Foodbank of Santa Barbara 77-0169214DSanta Barbara, CA1$5162020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital 62-0646012BMemphis, TN1$5002019
Bishop Diego High School 95-2056632DSanta Barbara, CA1$5002020
Providence School 95-2105233BSanta Barbara, CA1$5002020
Christ As My Personal Savior Inc 84-3054569BBridgewater, MA1$5002023
Grand Canyon Trust 86-0512633BFlagstaff, AZ5$5002025
Yosemite Conservancy 94-3058041BSan Francisco, CA4$4002025
The George W Bush Foundation 20-4119317BDallas, TX3$3002022
Montecito Trails AssociationUMontecito, CA3$3002025
Reagan RanchUSanta Barbara, CA3$3002025
Executive Womens Golf AssociationUSanta Barbara, CA1$2502019
Lpga Amateur Golf Association 59-3348753BDaytona Beach, FL1$2502020
Ewga Santa Barbara ChapterUPalm Beach Gardens, FL1$2502018
Santa Barbara Arts WorkshopUSanta Barbara, CA1$2502022
Santa Barbara Sister Cities BoardUSanta Barbara, CA1$2502020
Colab Foundation 81-1088586BSanta Maria, CA1$2502024
University of Notre Dame 52-1539710BNotre Dame, IN2$2002025
George & Barbara Bush Foundation 76-0345781BCollege Station, TX2$2002024
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc 95-1644628BSanta Barbara, CA1$1002024
California Police Youth Charities 30-0121107BRocklin, CA1$1002025
Saint Barbara Philoptochos SocietyUSanta Barbara, CA1$1002024
Santa Barbara Museum of ArtUSanta Barbara, CA1$602025

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 131 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Sjl Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Me&us Foundation Montecito, CAB$33,000paidKOTORART 2025 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, $20,000; IN SUPPORT OF MILOS KARADAGLIC FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICAL ARTISTS $10,000; HEAL THE BAY PROJECT, EXPENSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF MONTENEGRO PROFESSORS TO TRAVEL TO UCSB $3,000202601639349101020
2025Boston University Boston, MAU$25,000paidSCRCC SCHOLARSHIP202601639349101020
2025Penn State University University Park, PAU$20,000paidEDUCATION202601639349101020
2025His Island Outreach Carpinteria, CAB$4,550paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$2,500paidEDUCATION202601639349101020
2025Santa Barbara Symphony Santa Barbara, CAU$2,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidBIRNAM WOOD HELPING HAND202601639349101020
2025Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee Santa Barbara, CAB$338paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Reagan Ranch Santa Barbara, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, INB$100paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202601639349101020
2025Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Montecito Trails Association Montecito, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZB$100paidSPORTS & RECREATION202601639349101020
2025California Police Youth Charities Rocklin, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2025Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CAU$60paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202601639349101020
2024Boston University Boston, MAU$25,000paidSCRCC SCHOLARSHIP202501349349105130
2024Penn State University University Park, PAU$20,000paidEDUCATION202501349349105130
2024Me&us Foundation Montecito, CAB$15,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024His Island Outreach Carpinteria, CAB$12,000paidIN SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PANDYTOWN, ROATAN CHURCH. SCHOLARSHIPS TO BENEFIT THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ILLITERACY, AND LOW EXPECTATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICE.202501349349105130
2024United Church in Walpole Walpole, MAD$10,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee Santa Barbara, CAB$5,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Chapman University Orange, CAU$3,686paidSTUDENT HARDSHIP FUND202501349349105130
2024Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$2,500paidMESA SCHOLARSHIPS202501349349105130
2024Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$2,100paidBIRNAM WOOD HELPING HAND & THE KEY CLASS FUND202501349349105130
2024Santa Barbara Symphony Santa Barbara, CAU$1,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum Wichita, KSD$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Boca Grande Historical Society Boca Grande, FLB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Carmel, INB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Colab Foundation Santa Maria, CAB$250paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Ensemble Theatre Santa Barbara, CAD$250paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZB$100paidSPORTS & RECREATION202501349349105130
2024University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, INB$100paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202501349349105130
2024Montecito Trails Association Montecito, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024The Shepherd Foundation Kensington, MDD$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Reagan Ranch Santa Barbara, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024George & Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TXB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2024Saint Barbara Philoptochos Society Santa Barbara, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202501349349105130
2023Boston University Boston, MAU$35,000paidSCRCC SCHOLARSHIP202431369349103143
2023Penn State University University Park, PAU$20,000paidEDUCATION202431369349103143
2023His Island Outreach Carpinteria, CAB$5,750paidLAND PURCHASE202431369349103143
2023Ensemble Theatre Santa Barbara, CAD$5,250paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Boston University School of Theology Boston, MAU$5,000paidHARRELL BECK CHAIR FUND202431369349103143
2023Chapman University Orange, CAU$3,500paidSTUDENT HARDSHIP FUND202431369349103143
2023Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$2,750paidMESA SCHOLARSHIPS202431369349103143
2023Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023The Shepherd Foundation Kensington, MDD$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Christ As My Personal Savior Inc Bridgewater, MAB$500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Young America's Foundation Reston, VAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Reagan Ranch Santa Barbara, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee Santa Barbara, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZB$100paidSPORTS & RECREATION202431369349103143
2023Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023George & Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TXB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2023Montecito Trails Association Montecito, CAU$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202431369349103143
2022Boston University Boston, MAU$30,000paidSCRCC SCHOLARSHIP202333139349101543
2022Penn State University University Park, PAU$20,000paidEDUCATION202333139349101543
2022Academy of Saint Matthias Lanham, MDD$5,000paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202333139349101543
2022Boston University School of Theology Boston, MAU$5,000paidHARRELL BECK CHAIR FUND202333139349101543
2022Chapman University Orange, CAU$4,500paidCHAPMAN FUND & STUDENT HARDSHIP FUND202333139349101543
2022Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$2,500paidEDUCATION202333139349101543
2022Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2022Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2022Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2022The Shepherd Foundation Kensington, MDD$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2022Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidBIRNAM WOOD HELPING HAND202333139349101543
2022Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CAU$500paidATHLETIC FUND202333139349101543
2022Young America's Foundation Reston, VAB$250paidREAGAN RANCH202333139349101543
2022Santa Barbara Arts Workshop Santa Barbara, CAU$250paidCOMMUNITY ARTS202333139349101543
2022The George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TXB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2022Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZB$100paidSPORTS & RECREATION202333139349101543
2022Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CAB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202333139349101543
2020Northwood School Lake Placid, NYB$190,000paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202133159349104158
2020Chapman University Orange, CAU$103,500paidCHAPMAN FUND202133159349104158
2020Boston University Boston, MAU$90,000paidSCRCC SCHOLARSHIP202133159349104158
2020Boston University School of Theology Boston, MAU$35,000paidHARRELL BECK CHAIR FUND202133159349104158
2020Academy of Saint Matthias Lanham, MDD$10,000paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202133159349104158
2020Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2020Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$2,500paidEDUCATION202133159349104158
2020Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2020Westmont College Santa Barbara, CAU$1,000paidEDUCATION202133159349104158
2020Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidBIRNAM WOOD HELPING HAND202133159349104158
2020His Island Outreach Carpinteria, CAB$1,000paidOUTREACH202133159349104158
2020Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2020Foodbank of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAD$516paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2020University of Vermont Foundation Burlington, VTU$500paidEDUCATION202133159349104158
2020Bishop Diego High School Santa Barbara, CAD$500paidEDUCATION202133159349104158
2020Providence School Santa Barbara, CAB$500paidEDUCATION202133159349104158
2020Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CAU$500paidATHLETIC FUND202133159349104158
2020Santa Barbara Sister Cities Board Santa Barbara, CAU$250paidUNITED NATIONS CELEBRATION202133159349104158
2020Lpga Amateur Golf Association Daytona Beach, FLB$250paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2020Young America's Foundation Reston, VAB$250paidREAGAN RANCH202133159349104158
2020The George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TXB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202133159349104158
2019Academy of Saint Matthias Lanham, MDD$10,000paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202022179349101252
2019Uc Regents Santa Barbara, CAU$5,000paidEDUCATION202022179349101252
2019Boston University School of Theology Boston, MAU$5,000paidHARRELL BECK CHAIR FUND202022179349101252
2019Santa Barbara Foundation Women's Fund of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CAU$2,750paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019Laguna Blanca School Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND202022179349101252
2019Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019The Shepherd Foundation Kensington, MDD$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidBIRNAM WOOD HELPING HAND202022179349101252
2019Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019Chapman University Orange, CAU$1,000paidCHAPMAN FUND202022179349101252
2019St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNB$500paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019University of Vermont Foundation Burlington, VTU$500paidEDUCATION202022179349101252
2019Young America's Foundation Reston, VAB$250paidREAGAN RANCH202022179349101252
2019Executive Womens Golf Association Santa Barbara, CAU$250paidLPGA AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION202022179349101252
2019Council On Alcholism and Drug Abuse Santa Barbara, CAD$250paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2019The George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TXB$100paidIN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)EXEMPT PURPOSE202022179349101252
2018The Laurel School of Princeton Princeton, NJU$37,937paidEDUCATION201911379349100221
2018Partners for Christian Education Santa Barbara, CAU$7,200paidSCHOLARSHIP FUND201911379349100221
2018His Island Outreach Carpinteria, CAB$6,000paidOUTREACH201911379349100221
2018Chapman University Orange, CAU$5,000paidCHAPMAN FUND201911379349100221
2018St Matthias Apostle School Lanham, MDU$4,480paidEDUCATION201911379349100221
2018Uc Regents Oakland, CAU$2,500paidEDUCATION201911379349100221
2018Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CAB$2,500paidMUSIC & ARTS201911379349100221
2018Birnam Wood Helping Hand Santa Barbara, CAU$1,000paidSB FOUNDATION201911379349100221
2018Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CAB$1,000paidMUSIC & ARTS201911379349100221
2018Catholic Charities Sbc Santa Barbara, CAU$1,000paidOUTREACH201911379349100221
2018The Shepherd Foundation Kensington, MDD$1,000paidEDUCATION201911379349100221
2018Council On Alcholism and Drug Abuse Santa Barbara, CAD$500paidYOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES201911379349100221
2018Ewga Santa Barbara Chapter Palm Beach Gardens, FLU$250paidGOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP201911379349100221
2018Young America's Foundation Reston, VAB$250paidREAGAN RANCH201911379349100221
2018Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZB$100paidSPORTS & RECREATION201911379349100221

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.1202601639349101020
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202501349349105130
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.0202431369349103143
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202333139349101543
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202133159349104158
990PF20192019-12-31not stated2019v5.1202022179349101252
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201911379349100221

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