Natalie Orfalea Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-4602133
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Natalie Orfalea Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $7,019,820 to organizations in California, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $246,477, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
19 of 32 recipients (59%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (68%), Goleta (9%), Los Angeles (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 317% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (60%). 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 Natalie Orfalea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Women Rising | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Aha | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Compassionate Choices | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Walls - Sb Street Medicine | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Earth Justice | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Exposure Labs | $100,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Chasing Time | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ballona Wetlands | $10,000 | Playa Del Rey, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Harvest Celebration Farm 2 School | $300 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Impact Assets | $50,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Giving List Fiscal Sponsor | 2023 |
| Leading From Within | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Move Bicycle Coalition | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| National Public Radio (Npr) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Tnd Dangermond | $137,776 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| On Being | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Park Community Environmental Council Pcec | $50,000 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Park County Environmental Foundation | $54,075 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Pbs Socal | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Profant Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2023 |
| Sb Education Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Showers Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Sundance Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| The Synergos Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ucsb Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Arts & Lectures | 2023 |
| Utah Film Center | $150,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | One Point Five Fiscal Sponsor | 2023 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | $52,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| World Telehealth Initiative | $25,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| African Women Rising | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Dignity Moves | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Direct Relief International | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Walls - Sb St Medicine | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Family Therapy Institute Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Film Independent | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Climate Scientist Film | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Ballona Wetlands | $55,000 | Playa Del Rey, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Virginia | $246,477 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| One Heart Worldwide | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Flood Relief Fund | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $1,023 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Early Support Women's Clinic | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $12,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Yellowstone Grizzly | $20,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Film Support | 2022 |
| Showers Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Climate Foundation | $62,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Synergos Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Wildlife Center Of Virginia | $15,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ucsb Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| African Women Rising | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Dignity Moves | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Direct Relief International | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Walls - Sb St Medicine | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Family Therapy Institute Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Film Independent | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Climate Scientist Film | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Ballona Wetlands | $55,000 | Playa Del Rey, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Virginia | $246,477 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| One Heart Worldwide | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Flood Relief Fund | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $1,023 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Early Support Women's Clinic | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $12,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Yellowstone Grizzly | $20,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Film Support | 2022 |
| Showers Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Climate Foundation | $62,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Synergos Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Wildlife Center Of Virginia | $15,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ucsb Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| African Women Rising | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Dignity Moves | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Direct Relief International | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Walls - Sb St Medicine | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Family Therapy Institute Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Film Independent | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Climate Scientist Film | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Ballona Wetlands | $55,000 | Playa Del Rey, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Virginia | $246,477 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| One Heart Worldwide | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Flood Relief Fund | 2022 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $1,023 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $25,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Early Support Women's Clinic | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Audubon Society | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $12,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Yellowstone Grizzly | $20,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Film Support | 2022 |
| Showers Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Climate Foundation | $62,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Synergos Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| The Wildlife Center Of Virginia | $15,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ucsb Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Afghan Literacy Foundation | $10,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | Afghan Refugee Relief | 2021 |
| Another Body Film | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Audacious Foundation | $28,942 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Loud Final Orfalea Foundation Program Expenses | 2021 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | $5,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Community Environmental Council | $83,334 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Compassion And Choices | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Denver Film Society | $62,500 | Denver, CO, US | Social Dilemma Impact Campaign | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Walls | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Sb Street Medicine | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Family Therapy Institute Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Farm To School Of Park County | $10,000 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Friends Of Park County | $10,000 | Pray, MT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | $50,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Indian Law Resource Center | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Kaboom | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2021 Playspace Project | 2021 |
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | $36,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Montana State University | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Hilleman Scholars Program | 2021 |
| On Being | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| One Heart Worldwide | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Park County Community Foundation | $15,515 | Livingston, MT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Reconsider At Lundy | $15,000 | Wawarsing, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Sansum Clinic | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Alliance For Community Transformation (sb Act) | $45,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Giving List | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | San Marcos Foothills Forever | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Sb Neighborhood Clinics | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Showers Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Sundance Institute | $25,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Ucsb Arts And Lectures | $62,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Veterinary Initiative For Endangered Wildlife | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | $25,000 | Summerland, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| America Votes Not A Nonprofit Org | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Restricted For Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Audacious Foundation | $75,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Fiscal Agent For Loud Program | 2020 |
| Community Environmental Council | $12,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Walls | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Wrap Around Care Program | 2020 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects | $25,000 | Glendora, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $50,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fairview Gardens Farm | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Grist | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Climate Change Journalism | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Wellness And End Of Life Care | 2020 |
| On Being Project | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $182,875 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Various Public Charities In Community For General Support | 2020 |
| Sbact | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Covid 19 Related Support | 2020 |
| Shower Of Blessings | $40,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tandana Foundation | $49,371 | Spring Valley, OH, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $150,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Arts And Lectures | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Meacham Event | 2020 |
| United Way | $155,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Covid 19 Related Support And First Responders | 2020 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | $10,000 | Summerland, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Audacious Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Loud Program Fiscal Agent | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Various Public Charities In Community For General Support | 2018 |
| Global Health Corps | $30,466 | New York, NY, US | United States Fellowship | 2018 |
| Aha | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Social-emotional Learning In-school | 2018 |
| Buddhist Film Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Tale's Outreach & Impact Campaign | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Walls | $16,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Electronic Medical Record Support | 2018 |
| Family Therapy Group | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Shared Crossing Testimonial Project | 2018 |
| Military Behavioral Health Initiative | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Fiscal Agent For Gender In Hollywood Documentary Film Project | 2018 |
| Everyday Hero | $533 | Charleston, SC, US | Heart Kids Of New Zeland | 2018 |
| Interfaith Initiative | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Showers Of Blessings Music Education | 2018 |
| Peace Corps | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ebenezer Kindy Project | 2018 |
| Prison Yoga Of Santa Barbara | $1,150 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Audacious Foundation | $50,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Loud Program Fiscal Agent | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $39,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Various Public Charities In Community For General Support | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $12,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Riviera Theatre Project | 2017 |
| Kaboom Inc | $134,000 | Washington, DC, US | Richmond Playground Project | 2017 |
| Ucsb Foundation | $1,983 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Jon Meacham Lecture | 2017 |
| Ted | $22,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Livingson Healthcare | $25,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Mammography Equipment | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-4602133 |
| Website | http://www.natalieorfaleafoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 50736 Santa Barbara, CA 93150-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Natalie Orfalea Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Treasurer, Secr | Natalie Fleet Orfalea |
|---|---|
| Director | Mason J Orfalea |
| Director | Keenan J Orfalea |
Forms 990-PF
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