Brittingham Family Foundation
The Brittingham Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 2009, the foundation operates as an enlightened community partner supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors. The foundation maintains a professional grant-making operation with dedicated staff and an online application process.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.9M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+129.1% YoY
Grant Count
70
+22.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+86.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's goal is to serve as an enlightened community partner by supporting:
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Social services
- Youth programs
- Health
- Environmental initiatives
The foundation places particular emphasis on serving children, youth, families, and low-income populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers multiple types of support:
Grant Range
**: $1,000 - $140,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
- **Application Portal**: www.brittinghamfamilyfoundation.org/grants-partnerships
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California (with emphasis on certain counties)
- Colorado (with emphasis on certain counties)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $53.9 million (as of 2024)
- Annual Giving: $1.9 million (2024)
- Total Distributions: $1.4 million (2023)
- Total Expenses: $1.4 million (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,917,314 | $49,647,859 | $45,786,013 |
| Revenue | $1,774,757 | $-347,567 | $352,483 |
| Expenses | $2,188,664 | $1,400,177 | $1,910,430 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,891,069 | $1,140,863 | $1,195,849 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,539,828 | $431,077 | $401,968 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,391,152 | $2,326,898 | $2,316,143 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Scott Brittingham - President
- Ella Brittingham - CFO and Secretary
- Kristalyn Frohling - Foundation Administrator
The foundation operates with a staff of 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BRITTINGHAM | PRESIDENT | 30 | $150,000 |
| ELLA BRITTINGHAM | CFO AND SECRETARY | 30 | $100,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 703, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 969-5415
Email: info@brittinghamfamilyfoundation.org
Website: www.brittinghamfamilyfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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