Center for Radical Futures

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 92-1903613

Center for Radical Futures is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $1.2M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.8M

+25425.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$114K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$57K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Center for Radical Futures reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Center for Radical Futures

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $80K (70%)

Colorado $34K (30%)

States

Colorado North Carolina

Cities

DenverHolly Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$5,818,019	$22,793
Revenue	$6,097,300	$100,008
Expenses	$306,318	$77,335
Qualifying Distributions	$114,050	—
Net Investment Income	$1,158,977	$8
Distributable Amount	$48,863	$1,067

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Triangle Educational Organization ($80,000), Montessori Children's House of Denver ($34,050).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF DENVER DENVER, CO	TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: PROTECT OUR POLLINATORS ART SHOW, 2024/2025 BEEHIVE PROGRAM, HYDROPONICS GROW GARDENS, AND MINDFULNESS MONGOLIAN YURT WHICH ARE ALL PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROVIDING CHILDREN MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES IN NURTURING ECOSYSTEMS WHILE REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING.	$34,050
TRIANGLE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION HOLLY SPRINGS, NC	TO ASSIST IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PINE SPRINGS PREPARATORY ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CAPITAL-RELATED EXPENSES, MARKETING, AND OUTREACH.	$80,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALEXANDRIA PICCININI	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARGARET LONCKI	DIRECTOR	—	—
SOPHIA WILTON	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center for Radical Futures?

Center for Radical Futures is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Center for Radical Futures?

As of 2024, Center for Radical Futures holds $5.8M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $114K in 2024.

Where does Center for Radical Futures operate?

Center for Radical Futures has awarded grants in Colorado, North Carolina.

What size grants does Center for Radical Futures award?

In 2024, Center for Radical Futures awarded 2 grants totaling $114K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Center for Radical Futures required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Center for Radical Futures reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.