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Natalie Orfalea Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $19.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $11.2M in 2015 to $19.2M in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Montana. According to available records, Natalie Orfalea Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1M and $2.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $246K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, Montana, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 35 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.
Natalie Orfalea Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, MT.
Natalie Orfalea Foundation has distributed a total of $4.3M across 107 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $246K.
Natalie Orfalea Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Natalie Orfalea Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Fleet Orfalea | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mason J Orfalea | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keenan J Orfalea | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showers Of BlessingsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Goleta, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Utah Film CenterONE POINT FIVE FISCAL SPONSOR | Salt Lake City, UT | $150K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Tnd DangermondGENERAL OPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $138K | 2023 |
| Exposure LabsCHASING TIME | Boulder, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara FoundationDONOR ADVISED FUND | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Park County Environmental FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $54K | 2023 |
| White Buffalo Land TrustGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $52K | 2023 |
| African Women RisingGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater Yellowstone CoalitionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Impact AssetsGIVING LIST FISCAL SPONSOR | Bethesda, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Park Community Environmental Council PcecGENERAL OPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| The Mayo ClinicGENERAL OPERATIONS | Rochester, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Ucsb FoundationARTS & LECTURES | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Walls - Sb Street MedicineGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Sb Education FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Synergos InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| World Telehealth InitiativeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Goleta, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Sundance InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Move Bicycle CoalitionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| AhaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Leading From WithinGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| On BeingGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ballona WetlandsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Playa Del Rey, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Park County Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Pbs SocalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Costa Mesa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Compassionate ChoicesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio (Npr)GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Profant FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Harvest Celebration Farm 2 SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $300 | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of VirginiaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Charlottesville, VA | $246K | 2022 |
| The Climate FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Seattle, WA | $63K | 2022 |
| Gwendolyn Strong FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Direct Relief InternationalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Dignity MovesGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
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