The Wenger Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-1744058
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, The Wenger Family Foundation has awarded 325 grants totaling $1,336,886 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $25 to $781,818, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,336,886
Total Assets
$15,857
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
17
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+67%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
5 of 17 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
54% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (89%), Goleta (5%), Santa Maria (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+2251%
Strong 2251% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Wenger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Reproductive Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Profant Foundation For The Arts | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $2,472 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| John Hopkins University | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Kidsave | $5,000 | Culver City, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $5,122 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $1,550 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Food Bank Santa Barbara County | $2,900 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Direct Relief | $2,900 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Daf | $781,818 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Profant Foundation For The Arts | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| National Ms Society | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Channel Islands Marine And Wildlife Institute | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $3,100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $2,086 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Direct Relief | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Climb For Hope | $500 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Naral Pro-choice Paragon Pa | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Graviota Coast Conservacy | $500 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Dc Abortion Fund | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $825 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Tradart Foundation | $700 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Profant Foundation For The Arts | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| National Ms Society | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Channel Islands Marine And Wildlife Institute | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $3,100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $2,086 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Direct Relief | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Climb For Hope | $500 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Naral Pro-choice Paragon Pa | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Graviota Coast Conservacy | $500 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Dc Abortion Fund | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $825 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Tradart Foundation | $700 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| So Others Might Eat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $3,074 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $6,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Climb For Hope | $500 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Board Sbma | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Pa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa | $3,750 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chasing Hope Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Graviota Coast Conservacy | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $500 | Easton, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Slo4home | $200 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tradart Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| So Others Might Eat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $3,074 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $6,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Climb For Hope | $500 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Board Sbma | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Pa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa | $3,750 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chasing Hope Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Graviota Coast Conservacy | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $500 | Easton, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Slo4home | $200 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tradart Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| So Others Might Eat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Round House Theater | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $3,074 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $6,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Direct Relief | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Climb For Hope | $500 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Board Sbma | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Pa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa | $3,750 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Chasing Hope Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Graviota Coast Conservacy | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $500 | Easton, PA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Slo4home | $200 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tradart Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| So Others Might Eat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Round House Theater | $1,200 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $225 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Tradart Foundation | $1,250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Climb For Hope | $250 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Dc Abortion Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Board Sbma | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Pa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Fund | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| So Others Might Eat | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Round House Theater | $1,200 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $225 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Tradart Foundation | $1,250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Direct Relief | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Climb For Hope | $250 | Towson, MD, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Dc Abortion Fund | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Board Sbma | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Pa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Fund | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| So Others Might Eat | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Kidsave International | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Naral Prochoice America Fndn | $3,250 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Penn Fund | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Round House Theater | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | $500 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $600 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,441 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $3,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Tradart Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $2,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Direct Relief | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Mesa Harmony Garden | $25 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Mclean Project For The Arts | $1,085 | Mclean, VA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Hope Connection | $250 | Portland, OR, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library | $200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Elings Park Foundation | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Casa Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| So Others Might Eat | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Kidsave International | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $1,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Naral Prochoice America Fndn | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Penn Fund | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Round House Theater | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | $250 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $600 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $1,400 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $3,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Ned Parenthood Of Santa Barbara | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Tradart Foundation | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,500 | Bronx, NY, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Central Coast Junior Golf Inc | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Direct Relief | $538 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy - California | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| So Others Might Eat | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Kidsave International | $5,100 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Naral Prochoice America Fndn | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The Penn Fund | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Round House Theater | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Family Ymca | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | $250 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Network | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $1,850 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | $1,200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Climb For Hope (johns Hopkins Medicine) | $520 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Coalition For Sustainable Transportation | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| New Directions | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Santa Barbara | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $50 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Barnard College | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| So Others Might Eat | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Avalon Theater Project | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Kidsave International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $4,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wamu | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Santa Barbara | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Soar Foundation | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Naral Prochoice America Fndn | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Aclu | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,750 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| The Penn Fund | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Round House Theater | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of The Vi | $250 | St Thomas, VI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Teen Challenge | $50 | Riverside, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Family Ymca | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Sant Barbara Int'l Film Festival | $2,200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | $100 | Goleta, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Network | $596 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | $600 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| So Others Might Eat | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Avalon Theater Project | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $85 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Kidsave International | $3,950 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| National Ms Society | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Marylanddc | $4,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wamu | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Santa Barbara | $250 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Soar Foundation | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Naral Prochoice America Fndn | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metro Dc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Aclu | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Women's Fund Of Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Penn Fund | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Round House Theater | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Martha's Table | $1,450 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Moxi Museum | $90 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Edward Kennedy Institute | $250 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-1744058 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/O WENGER 2449 CALLE ALMONTE Santa Barbara, CA 93109-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Robert M Wenger |
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Forms 990-PF
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