Bragg Health Foundation
Bragg Health Foundation was a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation dissolved and distributed all its assets to public charities; as of August 19, 2024, it reported no assets or liabilities. The foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bragg Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Bragg Health Foundation gave $3.6M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $258K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,609,997
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $257,857
- Median grant
- $127,500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bragg Health Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 133 E De La Guerra 5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 968-0003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bragg Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wilderness Youth Project ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 34 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed recipients include organizations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Galt.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bragg Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1619% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Youth Project Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $1,100,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $804,997 |
| Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Animal Shelter Assistance Program Goleta, CA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society Galt, CA | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Inc Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $105,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Inc Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Sarah House Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the foundation had $0 in assets and liabilities as of August 19, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $394,890 | $3,684,767 | $3,609,997 | 14 | $3,609,997 | $362,008 | $70,790 |
| 2023 | $3,289,877 | $123,799 | $87,365 | — | — | — | $78,680 | $166,953 |
| 2022 | $3,253,443 | $86,563 | $550,353 | $468,000 | 1 | $481,748 | $25,777 | $160,678 |
| 2021 | $3,723,329 | $-74,626 | $329,882 | $210,000 | 16 | $213,926 | $19,749 | $152,854 |
| 2020 | $4,297,502 | $64,515 | $173,445 | $26,500 | 3 | — | $54,707 | $203,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bragg Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions included youth outdoor experiences and mentoring (Wilderness Youth Project), hunger relief (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County), environmental protection (Environmental Defense Center and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper), and animal sheltering and care (Animal Shelter Assistance Program and Performing Animal Welfare Society). Other recipients included organizations supporting people with developmental disabilities and people facing a health crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $3,609,997. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,100,000, with a median of $127,500. The largest grants included $1,100,000 to Wilderness Youth Project, $804,997 to Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and $500,000 to Environmental Defense Center. Other grants included $200,000 to Animal Shelter Assistance Program; $150,000 each to Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara, Performing Animal Welfare Society, and Santa Barbara Humane Society; and $105,000 to Los Padres Forest Watch.
The filing describes the listed grant purposes as “general fund.” It also states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the filing is marked final and reports dissolution, this should not be read as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas J. Schneider as president and director, and Lesley Tippitt as former director.
Bragg Health Foundation is led by Nicholas J. Schneider, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas J. Schneider
President & Director
CFO → Secretary, CFO & Director, 2023
Secretary, CFO & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$28K (2024)
Lesley Tippitt
Former Director
President → Director, 2023
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emilie Neumann (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Nicholas J Schneider (President and Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bragg Health Foundation
How much does Bragg Health Foundation give each year?
Bragg Health Foundation gave $3.6M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bragg Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Bragg Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $127,500, and its average grant was $257,857, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bragg Health Foundation give grants?
Bragg Health Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (10 grants).
Does Bragg Health Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bragg Health Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bragg Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Bragg Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wilderness Youth Project ($1,100,000), Foodbank of Santa Barbara County ($804,997) and Environmental Defense Center ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Bragg Health Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bragg Health Foundation?
Bragg Health Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Bragg Health Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bragg Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bragg Health Foundation's EIN?
Bragg Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0033989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bragg Health Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 3, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Bragg Health Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Bragg Health Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bragg-health-foundation-morg_565b77c906e944f49cfba7f217bd8044
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