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The Nurture Foundation is a private trust based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 Missouri. According to available records, The Nurture Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $738K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $79K in 2020 to $169K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $490K distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $120 to $50K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Missouri, New York, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 22 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.
The Nurture Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MO, NY.
The Nurture Foundation has distributed a total of $738K across 98 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $120 to $50K.
The Nurture Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Nurture Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Mccarthy | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Michael Mccarthy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$738K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Appointed Special AdvocatesPROVIDE ADULT ADVOCACY TO CHILDREN | Santa Maria, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Crane Country Day SchoolENDOWMENT | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationPROVIDES FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Storyteller Children'S CenterPROVIDE KINDERGARTEN READINESS TO HOMELESS KIDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated Santa Barbara GoletaPROVIDE INSPIRATION FOR GIRLS | Goleta, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated CarpinteriaPROVIDE INSPIRATION FOR GIRLS | Carpinteria, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian CenterPROVIDE HORSEBACK RIDING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sansum ClinicSUPPORT RIDLEY-TREE CANCER CENTER | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dyslexia ProjectPROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeFUND DISASTER RELIEF | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vna HealthPROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Transition HousePROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER TO HOMELESS PEOPLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Montecito Firefighter'S Charitable FoundationPROVIDE RELIEF TO FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES | Montecito, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Huntington'S Disease Society Of AmericaPROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH HD | St Louis, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FoundationSUPPORTS YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMS | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Council On Alcoholism And Drug AbusePREVENT AND TREAT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Unity ShoppePROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES AND SENIORS | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| City NetASSIST UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS | Long Beach, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Animal House Cat Rescue And Adoption CenterSHELTER FOR CATS | St Louis, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Angels Foster CareSUPPORT PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ganna Walska LotuslandSUPPORT NONPROFIT BOTANICAL GARDEN | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumPRESERVE AND PRESENT MARITIME HERITAGE | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Resource CenterPROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Rotary FoundationIMPROVE HEALTH, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT AND POVERTY | Chicago, IL | $642 | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara HumaneANIMAL SHELTER | Santa Barbara, CA | $640 | 2023 |
| Montecito Community FoundationPRESERVE AN IMPROVE MONTECITO | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Georgia Tech Men'S Club SoccerHELP MEN'S SOCCER CLUB COMPETE AT NATIONALS | Atlanta, GA | $300 | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara High School Track TeamSUPPORT SPORTS TEAM | Santa Barbara, CA | $120 | 2023 |
| Wyman Capital CampaignTO IMPROVE CAMP WYMAN | Eureka, MO | $50K | 2022 |
| John Burroughs SchoolENDOWMENT | St Louis, MO | $13K | 2022 |
| Rossman SchoolENDOWMENT | St Louis, MO | $13K | 2022 |
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