Sjl Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3584276
Foundation Overview
Based in Montecito, CA, Sjl Foundation has awarded 137 grants totaling $1,054,568 to organizations in Maryland, Texas and 13 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $190,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 19 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (66%), Orange (9%), Santa Clara (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 49% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). 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 Sjl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scrcc Scholarship | 2023 |
| Boston University School Of Theology | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harrell Beck Chair Fund | 2023 |
| Chapman University | $3,500 | Orange, CA, US | Student Hardship Fund | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Sports & Recreation | 2023 |
| His Island Outreach | $5,750 | Carpinteria, CA, US | Land Purchase | 2023 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Penn State University | $20,000 | University Park, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| The Shepherd Foundation | $1,000 | Kensington, MD, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Uc Regents | $2,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Mesa Scholarships | 2023 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Young America's Foundation | $100 | Reston, VA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Christ As My Personal Savior Inc | $500 | Bridgewater, MA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Ensemble Theatre | $5,250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation | $100 | College Station, TX, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Montecito Trails Association | $100 | Montecito, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Reagan Ranch | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Academy Of Saint Matthias | $5,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Boston University | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scrcc Scholarship | 2022 |
| Boston University School Of Theology | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harrell Beck Chair Fund | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $4,500 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund & Student Hardship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Sports & Recreation | 2022 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $20,000 | University Park, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Arts Workshop | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Community Arts | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Birnam Wood Helping Hand | 2022 |
| Santa Clara University | $500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Athletic Fund | 2022 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Shepherd Foundation | $1,000 | Kensington, MD, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Reagan Ranch | 2022 |
| Academy Of Saint Matthias | $5,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Boston University | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scrcc Scholarship | 2022 |
| Boston University School Of Theology | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harrell Beck Chair Fund | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $4,500 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund & Student Hardship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Sports & Recreation | 2022 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $20,000 | University Park, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Arts Workshop | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Community Arts | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Birnam Wood Helping Hand | 2022 |
| Santa Clara University | $500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Athletic Fund | 2022 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Shepherd Foundation | $1,000 | Kensington, MD, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Reagan Ranch | 2022 |
| Academy Of Saint Matthias | $10,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Go For Red | 2021 |
| Boston University School Of Theology | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harrell Beck Chair Fund | 2021 |
| Chapman University | $5,361 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund & Student Hardship Fund | 2021 |
| Council On Alcholism And Drug Abuse | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Sports & Recreation | 2021 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Penn State University | $20,000 | University Park, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Prager University Foundation | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Birnam Wood Helping Hand | 2021 |
| Santa Clara University | $500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Athletic Fund | 2021 |
| Sister Cities International | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $225 | Dallas, TX, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Wichita-sedgwick Historical Museum | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Reagan Ranch | 2021 |
| Academy Of Saint Matthias | $10,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Bishop Diego High School | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Boston University | $90,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scrcc Scholarship | 2020 |
| Boston University School Of Theology | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Harrell Beck Chair Fund | 2020 |
| Chapman University | $103,500 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara | $516 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| His Island Outreach | $1,000 | Carpinteria, CA, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lpga Amateur Golf Association | $250 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Northwood School | $190,000 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Providence School | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Birnam Wood Helping Hand | 2020 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Sister Cities Board | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | United Nations Celebration | 2020 |
| Santa Clara University | $500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Athletic Fund | 2020 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | In Furtherance Of 501(c)(3)exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| University Of Vermont Foundation | $500 | Burlington, VT, US | Education | 2020 |
| Westmont College | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Reagan Ranch | 2020 |
| Birnam Wood Helping Hand | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Sb Foundation | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Sbc | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Outreach | 2018 |
| Chapman University | $5,000 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund | 2018 |
| Council On Alcholism And Drug Abuse | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Youth Support Services | 2018 |
| Ewga Santa Barbara Chapter | $250 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | Golf Tournament Sponsorship | 2018 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Sports & Recreation | 2018 |
| His Island Outreach | $6,000 | Carpinteria, CA, US | Outreach | 2018 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2018 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2018 |
| Partners For Christian Education | $7,200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| St Matthias Apostle School | $4,480 | Lanham, MD, US | Education | 2018 |
| The Laurel School Of Princeton | $37,937 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2018 |
| The Shepherd Foundation | $1,000 | Kensington, MD, US | Education | 2018 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Young America's Foundation | $250 | Reston, VA, US | Reagan Ranch | 2018 |
| Birnam Wood Helping Hand | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Sb Foundation | 2017 |
| Boston University | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scrcc Scholarship | 2017 |
| Chapman University | $2,000 | Orange, CA, US | Chapman Fund | 2017 |
| Ewga Santa Barbara Chapter | $500 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | Golf Tournament Sponsorship | 2017 |
| His Island Outreach | $4,500 | Carpinteria, CA, US | Outreach | 2017 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $2,600 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Laguna Fund | 2017 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2017 |
| Partners For Christian Education | $6,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Arts Workshop | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Community Arts | 2017 |
| Success In Degrees | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Presidential Center | 2017 |
| The Laurel School Of Princeton | $38,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $6,200 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Kotorart | $7,449 | Kotor, N/A, MJ | Video Of Kotor And Santa Barbara Sister City Projectskotorart Festival And Goran Milic Culinary Academy | 2017 |
| Ewga Santa Barbara Chapter | $500 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | Golf Tournament Sponsorship | 2016 |
| Laguna Blanca School | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Laurel School Of Princeton | $37,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2016 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $3,250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2016 |
| Partners For Christian Education | $6,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Education | 2016 |
| Penn State | $100,000 | University Park, PA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara High School Theater Foundation | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Music & Arts | 2016 |
| Success In Degrees | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education | 2016 |
| The Shepherd Foundation | $1,000 | Kensington, MD, US | Education | 2016 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $6,200 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Education | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Umbc Foundation | $200 | Baltimore, MD, US | Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3584276 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1482 EAST VALLEY ROAD 712 Montecito, CA 93108-1200 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sjl Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | George D Lilly |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Brian M Lilly |
| Trustee | Kevin T Lilly |
| Trustee | Denise L Lilly |
| Trustee | Parker Lilly |
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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