The Gretler Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 77-0529605

Foundation Overview

Based in Santa Barbara, CA, The Gretler Foundation has awarded 166 grants totaling $6,645,500 to organizations in California, Louisiana and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,645,500
Total Assets
$16,166,031
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$22,500
% Median Grant Growth
+13% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 36 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

86% 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 (94%), Goleta (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+120%

Strong 120% 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
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (66%). 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 The Gretler 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
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh Relocation Project 2023
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2023
Family Service Agency $28,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2023
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Goleta Education Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Good News In Action Inc $30,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2023
Hope School District Education Fnd $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Capms, Peac 2023
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Intercollegiate Ath Dir Enhan Fd 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Intercolleg Ath Dir Enhan Fd-coaches 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $30,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Basketball 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $30,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Propel Scholars 2023
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh Relocation Project 2023
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2023
Family Service Agency $28,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2023
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Goleta Education Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Good News In Action Inc $30,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2023
Hope School District Education Fnd $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2023
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Capms, Peac 2023
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Intercollegiate Ath Dir Enhan Fd 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Intercolleg Ath Dir Enhan Fd-coaches 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $30,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Basketball 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2023
The Ucsb Foundation $30,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Propel Scholars 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Los Padres Co $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Capital Foundations 2022
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh Relocation Project 2022
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2022
Family Service Agency $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Goleta Education Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Good News In Action Inc $30,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Good News In Action Inc $7,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Hope School District Education Fnd $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Monte Vista Playground 2022
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Camps, Peac 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Sb $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Gretler Foundation Endowed Fund 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Basketball 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Propel Scholars Program 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Athletic Director's Enhancement Fund 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Los Padres Co $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Capital Foundations 2022
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh Relocation Project 2022
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2022
Family Service Agency $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Goleta Education Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Good News In Action Inc $30,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Good News In Action Inc $7,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Hope School District Education Fnd $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Monte Vista Playground 2022
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Camps, Peac 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Sb $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Gretler Foundation Endowed Fund 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Basketball 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Propel Scholars Program 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Athletic Director's Enhancement Fund 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Los Padres Co $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Capital Foundations 2022
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh Relocation Project 2022
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2022
Family Service Agency $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Goleta Education Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Good News In Action Inc $30,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Good News In Action Inc $7,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2022
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Hope School District Education Fnd $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Monte Vista Playground 2022
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Camps, Peac 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Sb $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Gretler Foundation Endowed Fund 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Basketball 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Women's Athletics Excellence Fund 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Propel Scholars Program 2022
The Ucsb Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Athletic Director's Enhancement Fund 2022
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh To Gvch Relo Campaign Project 2021
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2021
Family Service Agency $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Child & Family Counseling Svcs 2021
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Fndn $50,000 Goleta, CA, US Equipment & Technology Fund 2021
Good News In Action Inc $20,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2021
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Camps, Peac 2021
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Teacher Grants, Steam Camps, Peac 2021
Scholarship Foundation Of Sb $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Gretler Foundation Endowed Fund 2021
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Education Advocacy Program 2021
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2021
University Of Arizona $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Unrestricted 2021
Uc Regents $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US 500k Ad Funds & 150k Men's Basketb 2021
Uc Regents $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercolleg Athl Soccer Venue 2021
The Ucsb Foundation $130,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2021
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Los Padres Council 2020
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Empowerment Series 2020
Cottage Rehabilitation Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Crh To Gvch Relo Campaign Project 2020
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Youth And Behavioral Health 2020
Family Service Agency $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Covid-19 Response 2020
First Tee Central Coast $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital $50,000 Goleta, CA, US Equipment And Technology Fd 2020
Good News In Action Inc $10,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School 2020
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
Sansum Diabetes Research Inst $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
Scholarship Foundation Of Sb $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2020
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Optics Winter Schl & Workshop 2020
Uc Regents $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Athletic Dir Enhancement Fd 2020
Uc Regents $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercolleg Athl Soccer Venue 2020
Uc Regents $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Arnhold Tennis Center 2020
Uc Regents $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Men's Basktball & Athl Dir Fd 2020
The Ucsb Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Fund In Econ & Economic Forecast Pr 2020
The Ucsb Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Mindfulness Education Initiative 2020
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Family Service Agency Of Santa Barbara $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation $100,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Good News In Action $50,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School Grant 2018
Regents Of University Of California $150,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercollegiate Athletics 2018
Regents Of University Of California $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Department Of Economics 2018
Regents Of University Of California $37,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercollegiate Athletics-men's Basketball 2018
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US College Of Optical Sciences 2018
Boy Scouts Of America $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Los Padres Council 2018
Central Coast Jr Golf Inc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Ucsb Foundation $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2018
Regents Of University Of California $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercollegiate Athletics-men's Basketball 2017
Regents Of University Of California $55,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercollegiate Athletics-sports Performance Program 2017
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation $15,000 Goleta, CA, US Unrestricted 2017
Good News In Action $35,000 Albany, LA, US New Life Christian School Grant 2017
University Of Arizona $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US College Of Optical Sciences 2017
Regents Of University Of California $75,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Intercollegiate Athletics 2017
Family Service Agency Of Santa Barbara $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2017
University Of Arizona $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US College Of Optical Sciences 2017
Regents Of University Of California $75,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Ucsb Department Of Economics 2017
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Unrestricted 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Gretler Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 77-0529605
Website N/A
Address 317 E CARRILLO ST Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1410

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Gretler Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Paul A Graziano
Treasurer & Harrison Croff
Secretary Lindsay Leonard

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • 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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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.