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