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The Victor and Susan Schaff Family Foundation: 49 grants to organizations, $500,099 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Victor and Susan Schaff Family Foundation, a private foundation in Carpinteria, CA, paid 49 grants to organizations totaling $500,099 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 15, 2026. The largest was $100,000 to Unity Shoppe Inc in Santa Barbara, CA for providing essentials and support to low-income families..
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- EIN
- 866439121
- Based in
- Carpinteria, CA
- Assets
- $5,284,420
- Grants paid
- $500,099
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 15, 2026, IRS object ID 202621359349102917. It reported $500,099 in grants paid; 49 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Shoppe Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing essentials and support to low-income families. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| California Native Grasslands Association | Davis, CA | Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems. | $29,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services. | Housing and shelter | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Santa Barbara New House | Santa Barbara, CA | Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals. | Housing and shelter | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa Serena | Santa Barbara, CA | Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara | Mental health and crisis intervention | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Help of Carpinteria Inc | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aha | Santa Barbara, CA | Help to fight heart disease and stroke | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Calflora | Berkeley, CA | Database providing information on wild california plants | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Colab Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives. | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Council On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | Addressing addiction through prevention, education, and support services. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food From the Heart | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mental Wellness Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Santa Barbara Botanical Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs. | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing aid and support to those in need. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Theodore Payne Foundation | Sun Valley, CA | Promoting california native plants through education and conservation. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Topeka, KS | Supports fallen heroes and their families, honoring sacrifices. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB County | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Supports local community programs and initiatives. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Meals On Wheels Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops | Carpinteria, CA | Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops. | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Native Plant Society | Sacramento, CA | Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Communify | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Girls Inc Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Empowers young girls through education, mentorship, and advocacy. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts. | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. | Crime and legal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Goleta, CA | Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sercal | Washington, DC | Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Pocatello, ID | General support | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting homeless children with early childhood education. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Students for Eco Education and Agriculture (seeag) | Ventura, CA | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Xceres Society | Washington, DC | Advocating for the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Invasive Plant Council (cal-Ipc) | Berkeley, CA | General support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cca California | Oceanside, CA | Advocates for sustainable fisheries and protects marine ecosystems statewide. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Partners in Housing Solutions | Santa Maria, CA | General support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ventura Botanical Garden | Ventura, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carpinteria Beautiful | Carpinteria, CA | Promotion, preservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of carpinteria | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Promote environmental education on the central coast | Environment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fish Reef Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Creates sustainable habitats to support marine biodiversity restoration. | Environment | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Carpinteria Childrens Project | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Farm Bureau of Santa Barbara County | Buellton, CA | Promoting agriculture through advocacy, education, and community outreach. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Freedom To Choose Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering incarcerated individuals through rehabilitation and personal development. | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Miscellaneous Other Charities | Carpinteria, CA | General support | $599 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed February 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202510449349100041. It reported $295,200 in grants paid; 41 grants to organizations are listed, and 4 grants to individuals are left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Shoppe Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing essentials and support to low-income families. | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Santa Barbara Botanical Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation. | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing shelter, recovery, and support for homeless individuals. | Housing and shelter | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Transition House | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering homeless families through housing and supportive services. | Housing and shelter | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Colab Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | Supporting community development through advocacy and educational initiatives. | Human services | $10,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa Serena | Santa Barbara, CA | Women's drug and alcohol rehab center in santa barbara | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | Fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partnerships.fighting hunger through food distribution and community partne | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County | Goleta, CA | Building affordable housing through volunteerism and community partnerships. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Santa Barbara New House | Santa Barbara, CA | Creating sustainable, innovative housing solutions for santa barbara. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering students through financial assistance and educational support. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Theodore Payne Foundation | Sun Valley, CA | Promoting california native plants through education and conservation. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel for Towers | Topeka, KS | Supports fallen heroes and their families, honoring sacrifices. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Council On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Santa Barbara, CA | Addressing addiction through prevention, education, and support services. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| California Native Grasslands Association | Davis, CA | Conserving and restoring california's native grassland ecosystems. | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Calflora | Berkeley, CA | Database providing information on wild california plants | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California Native Plant Society | Sacramento, CA | Promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of california's native flora | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Girls Inc Carpinteria | Carpinteria, CA | Empowers young girls through education, mentorship, and advocacy. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshops | Carpinteria, CA | Fostering parent-child relationships through supportive workshops. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Advocating for limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. | Crime and legal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sercal | Tucson, AZ | Promoting scientific research and education for california's coast.promoting scientific research and education for california's coast. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Assisting families of children with cancer through support programs. | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Barbara, CA | Providing aid and support to those in need. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB County | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering youth through programs promoting growth and success. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carpinteria Rotary Charitable Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | Supports local community programs and initiatives. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cca California | Oceanside, CA | Advocates for sustainable fisheries and protects marine ecosystems statewide. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | Restoring ocean health through advocacy and collaborative efforts. | Environment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mental Wellness Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Serves individuals and families impacted by mental illness through mental health education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Goleta, CA | Caring for animals and promoting animal welfare. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting homeless children with early childhood education. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ventura Botanical Garden | Ventura, CA | Conserving native plants through education and preservation efforts. | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cal-Ipc | Berkeley, CA | Works to stop the spread of invasive plants across california | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Carpinteria Beautiful | Carpinteria, CA | Promotion, preservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of carpinteria | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Promote environmental education on the central coast | Environment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xceres Society | Washington, DC | Advocating for the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aha | Santa Barbara, CA | Help to fight heart disease and stroke | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Farm Bureau of Santa Barbara County | Buellton, CA | Promoting agriculture through advocacy, education, and community outreach. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fish Reef Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Creates sustainable habitats to support marine biodiversity restoration. | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Noozhawks Hawks Club | Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting local journalism through reader contributions. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pacific Horticulture | Berkeley, CA | Fosters horticultural knowledge, conservation, and environmental sustainability across communities. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Freedom To Choose Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Empowering incarcerated individuals through rehabilitation and personal development. | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vista Conservancy | Vista, CA | Preserving natural landscapes and promoting environmental stewardship. | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $180,600 |
| Housing and shelter | $85,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $72,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $35,000 |
| Environment | $25,000 |
| Health care | $15,000 |
| Crime and legal-related | $12,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| California | $751,699 |
| Kansas | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | $12,000 |
| Idaho | $5,000 |
| Arizona | $5,000 |
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Updated May 15, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.