Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley is a private foundation based in Solvang, California. In 2024, it made 11 grants totaling $205,333, with grants to organizations including a diocese, a clinic, universities, a college, and arts, hospital, and conservation organizations.
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley at a glance
In short: Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley gave $205K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,333
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,667
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,652,544
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1825 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 688-1278
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles ($63K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 59 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Maine, 2% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2021) to $323K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $63,333 |
| Sansum Clinic Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies (Wies) Fund | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Catalina Museum for Art and History Avalon, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catalina Island Women's Forum Avalon, CA | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 11 grants in 2024, 11 in 2023, and 10 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,652,544 | $154,457 | $241,212 | $205,333 | 11 | $209,218 | $239,294 | $128,510 |
| 2023 | $2,538,419 | $57,211 | $281,852 | $249,667 | 11 | $252,952 | $156,966 | $119,008 |
| 2022 | $2,301,002 | $60,191 | $354,996 | $322,833 | 10 | $324,913 | $121,711 | $129,629 |
| 2021 | $3,334,890 | $74,975 | $212,755 | $180,333 | 9 | $180,378 | $372,589 | $148,523 |
| 2020 | $2,980,762 | $75,118 | $242,066 | $210,000 | 18 | — | $218,947 | $126,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley reported a distributable amount of $129K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among those recipients, Bowdoin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts; Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s charitable, scientific, and educational activities; and The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $205,333. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $63,333, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $63,333 to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, $50,000 to Sansum Clinic, $35,000 to Stanford University, and $25,000 to the University of Southern California for its Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies fund. It also gave $10,000 to Bowdoin College and $5,000 each to Catalina Museum for Art and History, Central Coast Ocean Adventures, Latin School of Chicago, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Wrigley Rusack as president, Geoffrey Claflin Rusack as vice president and treasurer, and Rebecca Rusack Waycott as secretary.
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley is led by Alison Wrigley Rusack, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Wrigley Rusack
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Claflin Rusack
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Rusack Waycott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley
How much does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley give each year?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley gave $205K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 11 grants.
What is Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's typical grant size?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,667, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley that year got $5K on average.
Where does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley give grants?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley gives mostly in California: 92% 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 (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Avalon, CA (2 grants).
Does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's largest grantees?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's largest 2024 grantees include The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles ($63,333), Sansum Clinic ($50,000) and Stanford University ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's EIN?
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0518183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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