Thistle & Rose Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 02-6175078
Foundation Overview
Based in Montecito, CA, Thistle & Rose Foundation has awarded 123 grants totaling $1,256,500 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $50,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 24 recipients (58%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (55%), Solvang (10%), Van Nuys (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 28% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (83%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Thistle & Rose Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $30,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose; Feed The Valley | 2023 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kcet (Pbs Socal) | $2,000 | Burbank, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Social Good | $20,000 | Richmond, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kesem | $500 | Covina, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Schoolcare | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $50,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $30,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose; Feed The Valley | 2023 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kcet (Pbs Socal) | $2,000 | Burbank, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Social Good | $20,000 | Richmond, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Kesem | $500 | Covina, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Schoolcare | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Academy | $50,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Casa Del Herrero | $1,000 | Montecito, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose; Feed The Valley | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $5,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Casa Del Herrero | $1,000 | Montecito, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose; Feed The Valley | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $5,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Casa Del Herrero | $1,000 | Montecito, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose; Feed The Valley | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $5,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Calm | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $3,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Solvang Festival Theater | $5,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $1,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Nora Project | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Fan Club | 2021 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Brem Foundation To Defeat Breast Cancer | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Calm | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Immigration Defense Fund | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Sb Act | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Solvang Festival Theater | $5,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $1,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Team Rubicon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Winnetka Bible Church | $6,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Nfp | $2,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Orphans Of The Storm | $2,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Paw Works | $1,000 | Camarillo, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Pink Lotus Foundation | $5,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | In Futherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Rona Barrett Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Ynez, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Foundation | $30,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Loyal Teach | 2018 |
| Womens Fund Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Calm | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Cottage Hospital | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Eric Magellan Project | 2017 |
| Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Nfp | $2,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Orphans Of The Storm | $2,500 | Riverwoods, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Rona Barrett Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Ynez, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Loyal Teach | 2017 |
| Solvang Festival Theater | $2,500 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $3,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2017 |
| The Nora Project | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Fan Club | 2017 |
| Africabridge | $5,000 | Marylhurst, OR, US | Tim V Program | 2016 |
| Calm | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Nfp | $1,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Lifewater International | $1,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Insectary Garden And Dunlap Cactus Garden Endowment | 2016 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Paw Works | $2,500 | Camarillo, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| People Helping People | $10,000 | Solvang, CA, US | College Pathways | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Foundation | $10,000 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Solvang Festival Theater | $2,500 | Solvang, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Special Kids Network | $5,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Nora Project | 2016 |
| Spondylitis Association Of America | $3,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
| Wonderwork | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Furtherance Of Section 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Thistle & Rose Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 02-6175078 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1187 COAST VILLAGE RD STE 1 PMB 525 Montecito, CA 93108-2761 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Thistle & Rose Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Roger A Haupt |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Gail H Haupt |
Forms 990-PF
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