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Gretler Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Myron C Gretler. It holds total assets of $14.1M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $421K in 2011 to $14.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Gretler Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $720K and $1.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $130K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Louisiana and Arizona. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gretler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, LA, AZ.
Gretler Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 101 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $130K.
Gretler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gretler Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul A Graziano | PRESIDENT & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harrison Croff | TREASURER & | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lindsay Leonard | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$703K
Total Assets
$14.2M
Fair Market Value
$16.2M
Net Worth
$13.1M
Grants Paid
$514K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$337K
Distribution Amount
$779K
Total: $12.5M
Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ucsb Foundation500K AD FUNDS & 150K MEN'S BASKETB | Santa Barbara, CA | $130K | 2023 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation FoundationCRH RELOCATION PROJECT | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Good News In Action IncNEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | Albany, LA | $30K | 2023 |
| Family Service AgencyCHILD & FAMILY COUNSELING SVCS | Santa Barbara, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| University Of ArizonaOPTICS WINTER SCHL & WORKSHOP | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Hope School District Education FndUNRESTRICTED | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationTEACHER GRANTS, STEAM CAPMS, PEAC | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Goleta Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Goleta, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research InstUNRESTRICTED | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| First Tee Central CoastUNRESTRICTED | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of SbGRETLER FOUNDATION ENDOWED FUND | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Los Padres CoCAPITAL FOUNDATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
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