Funding search · EIN 866439121 · Carpinteria, CA

The Victor and Susan Schaff Family

Name: The Victor and Susan Schaff Family grants, 2023–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

132
grants reported: $1.0M
total given: 2023–2025
filing years: $5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2023–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

through education promoting california native community families plants

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Unity Shoppe3 grants · $200,000
Transition House3 grants · $55,000
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission3 grants · $55,000
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden3 grants · $50,000
California Native Grasslands Assn3 grants · $40,500
Santa Barbara New House3 grants · $40,000
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County3 grants · $35,000
Casa Serena3 grants · $35,000
Colab Foundation3 grants · $30,600
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County3 grants · $30,000

Giving over time

$232,000

2023

$295,200

2024

$500,099

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 132 grants.

$100,000
Unity Shoppe · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Providing essentials and support to low-income families.
$50,000
Unity Shoppe · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Providing essentials and support to low-income families.
$50,000
Unity Shoppe · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Providing essentials and support to low-income families.
$37,500
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Conserving native plants through education and preservation.
$29,500
California Native Grasslands Assn · Davis, CA · 2025
Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems.
$25,000
Santa Barbara Foundation · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
General support
$25,000
Transition House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services.
$20,000
Santa Barbara New House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara.
$20,000
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals.
$20,000
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals.
$15,000
Casa Serena · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara
$15,000
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County · Goleta, CA · 2025
Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships.
$15,000
Transition House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services.
$15,000
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals.
$15,000
Transition House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services.
$12,500
Help of Carpinteria · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
General support
$10,600
Colab Foundation · Santa Maria, CA · 2024
Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives.
$10,000
Aha · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Help to fight heart disease and stroke
$10,000
Calflora · Berkeley, CA · 2025
Database providing information on wild california plants
$10,000
Colab Foundation · Santa Maria, CA · 2025
Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives.
$10,000
Council On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Addressing addiction through prevention, education, and support services.
$10,000
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County · Goleta, CA · 2025
Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.
$10,000
Food From the Heart · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
General support
$10,000
Mental Wellness Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education
$10,000
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Conserving native plants through education and preservation.
$10,000
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support.
$10,000
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs.
$10,000
The Salvation Army · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Providing aid and support to those in need.
$10,000
Theodore Payne Foundation · Sun Valley, CA · 2025
Promoting california native plants through education and conservation.
$10,000
Tunnel To Towers Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2025
Supports fallen heroes and their families, honoring sacrifices.
$10,000
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Sb County · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success.
$10,000
Casa Serena · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara
$10,000
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.
$10,000
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County · Goleta, CA · 2024
Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships.
$10,000
Santa Barbara New House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara.
$10,000
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support.
$10,000
Theodore Payne Foundation · Sun Valley, CA · 2024
Promoting california native plants through education and conservation.
$10,000
Tunnel for Towers · Topeka, KS · 2024
Supports fallen heroes and their families, honoring sacrifices.
$10,000
Casa Serena · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara
$10,000
Colab Foundation · Santa Maria, CA · 2023
Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives.
$10,000
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.
$10,000
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County · Goleta, CA · 2023
Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships.
$10,000
Santa Barbara New House · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara.
$10,000
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support.
$7,500
Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
Supports local community programs and initiatives.
$7,500
Meals On Wheels Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
General support
$7,000
Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops.
$7,000
Council On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Addressing addiction through prevention, education, and support services.
$6,000
California Native Grasslands Assn · Davis, CA · 2024
Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems.
$5,000
California Native Plant Society · Sacramento, CA · 2025
Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora
$5,000
Communify · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
General support
$5,000
Girls Inc Carpinteria · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
Empowers young girls through education, mentorship, and advocacy.
$5,000
Heal the Ocean · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts.
$5,000
Pacific Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2025
Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty.
$5,000
Santa Barbara Humane Society · Goleta, CA · 2025
Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare.
$5,000
Sercal · Washington, DC · 2025
Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.
$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace · Pocatello, ID · 2025
General support
$5,000
Storyteller Children'S Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2025
Supporting homeless children with early childhood education.
$5,000
Students for Eco Education and Agriculture (Seeag) · Ventura, CA · 2025
General support
$5,000
Xceres Society · Washington, DC · 2025
Advocating for the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
$5,000
Calflora · Berkeley, CA · 2024
Database providing information on wild california plants
$5,000
California Native Plant Society · Sacramento, CA · 2024
Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora
$5,000
Girls Inc Carpinteria · Carpinteria, CA · 2024
Empowers young girls through education, mentorship, and advocacy.
$5,000
Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops · Carpinteria, CA · 2024
Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops.
$5,000
Pacific Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2024
Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty.
$5,000
Sercal · Tucson, AZ · 2024
Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.
$5,000
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs.
$5,000
The Salvation Army · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Providing aid and support to those in need.
$5,000
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Sb County · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success.
$5,000
Calflora · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Database providing information on wild california plants
$5,000
California Native Grasslands Assn · Davis, CA · 2023
Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems.
$5,000
California Native Plant Society · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora
$5,000
Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops · Carpinteria, CA · 2023
Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops.
$5,000
Pacific Legal Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty.
$5,000
Sercal · Tucson, AZ · 2023
Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.
$5,000
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs.
$5,000
The Heritage Foundation · Ne Washington, DC · 2023
Promoting conservative policies and principles through advocacy and research.
$5,000
The Nature Conservancy · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Conserving nature through science, partnerships, and action.
$5,000
The Salvation Army · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Providing aid and support to those in need.
$5,000
Theodore Payne Foundation · Sun Valley, CA · 2023
Promoting california native plants through education and conservation.
$5,000
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Sb County · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success.
$3,000
Xceres Society · Washington, DC · 2023
Advocating for the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
$2,500
California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-Ipc) · Berkeley, CA · 2025
General support
$2,500
Cca California · Oceanside, CA · 2025
Advocates for sustainable fisheries and protects marine ecosystems statewide.
$2,500
Partners in Housing Solutions · Santa Maria, CA · 2025
General support
$2,500
Ventura Botanical Garden · Ventura, CA · 2025
Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts.
$2,500
Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation · Carpinteria, CA · 2024
Supports local community programs and initiatives.
$2,500
Cca California · Oceanside, CA · 2024
Advocates for sustainable fisheries and protects marine ecosystems statewide.
$2,500
Heal the Ocean · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts.
$2,500
Mental Wellness Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education
$2,500
Santa Barbara Humane Society · Goleta, CA · 2024
Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare.
$2,500
Storyteller Children'S Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2024
Supporting homeless children with early childhood education.
$2,500
Ventura Botanical Garden · Ventura, CA · 2024
Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts.
$2,500
Heal the Ocean · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts.
$2,500
Mental Wellness Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education
$2,500
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Conserving native plants through education and preservation.
$2,500
Santa Barbara Humane Society · Goleta, CA · 2023
Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare.
$2,500
Storyteller Children'S Center · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
Supporting homeless children with early childhood education.
$2,500
Ventura Botanical Garden · Ventura, CA · 2023
Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts.
$2,000
Carpinteria Beautiful · Carpinteria, CA · 2025
Promotion, preservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of carpinteria

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