Writer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-0275156
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Writer Family Foundation has awarded 182 grants totaling $647,297 to organizations in California, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 30 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
70% 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 (69%), Goleta (12%), San Francisco (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 38% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Writer Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard Foundation | $1,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Granada Theatre | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Leon Lewandowski | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For Cottage Hospitals | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $1,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Granada Theatre | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Leon Lewandowski | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Foundation For Cottage Hospitals | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $12,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Network For Africa Us | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Uc Regents | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Vna Health | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Franklin School Pto | $599 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sierra Club | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $12,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Network For Africa Us | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Uc Regents | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Vna Health | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Franklin School Pto | $599 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sierra Club | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $12,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Network For Africa Us | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Uc Regents | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Vna Health | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Franklin School Pto | $599 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sierra Club | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Vna Health | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Network For Africa Us | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Rubicon Theatre Co | $1,500 | Ventura, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Granada Theatre | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $1,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Uc Regents | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Accion | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Cu Foundation | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Green Peace Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $6,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Vna Health | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Gaucho Fund Ucsb Mens Tennis | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $4,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Cu Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $1,000 | Stonnington, CT, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Nighborhood Clinics | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Camarillo, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Greenpeace | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Pickleberry Pie | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Granada Theater | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Visiting Nurses And Hospice Care | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Colorado Open Lands | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Gaucho Fund Ucsb Mens Tennis | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Community Arts Music Association Of Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Accion International | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Direct Relief | $10,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Ensemble Theater Co | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Greenpeace | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Pickleberry Pie | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Chartiable Support | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons | $3,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Granada Theater | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Visiting Nurses And Hospice Care | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-0275156 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1510 MONTE VISTA RD Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2608 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Writer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | George S Writer |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Judith H Writer |
| Vice President | Jeffrey H Writer |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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