George B Page Foundation

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 95-6121985

The George B Page Foundation is a private foundation established in 1961 and based in Santa Barbara, California. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes primarily within California.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

-1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$182K

-19.5% YoY

Grant Count

-21.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+2.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George B Page Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Youth support services
Youth sports programs
Social services
Education
Hospice and palliative care
Child care
Housing and supportive housing
Women's shelters

Grantmaking

The foundation has a history of supporting organizations such as Page Youth Center.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in California, with a particular emphasis on the Santa Barbara area.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.0M (100%)

States

California

Cities

CarpinteriaGoletaLompocSanta BarbaraSolvang

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $3,798,341
Total Giving: $182,000
Total Revenues: $158,114
Total Expenses: $230,861
Investment Income and Dividends: $150,031

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,798,341	$3,871,088	$3,964,882
Revenue	$158,114	$178,953	$217,384
Expenses	$230,861	$272,747	$281,018
Qualifying Distributions	$198,433	$242,121	$248,896
Net Investment Income	$127,458	$150,418	$187,873
Distributable Amount	$237,079	$216,225	$226,326

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

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Transition House ($30,000), Los Padres Council Boy Scouts ($25,000), United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AHA SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA	LITTLEST LITTLE FARM	$2,500
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE SANTA BARBARA, CA	MENTOR PROGRAM	$15,000
FOOD BANK SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SANTA BARBARA, CA	HUNGER INTO HEALTH PROGRAM	$5,000
GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA CARPINTERIA, CA	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM	$5,000
GIRLS INC OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA	LUNCHTIME PROGRAM	$15,000
HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA SANTA BARBARA, CA	CHILDREN/YOUTH BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING	$5,000
LOMPOC TEEN CENTER LOMPOC, CA	YES I CAN/SI SE PUEDE PROGRAM	$7,000
LOS PADRES COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS SANTA BARBARA, CA	YOUTH OUTREACH SCOUTING PROGRAMS	$25,000
PAGE YOUTH CENTER SANTA BARBARA, CA	FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIPS	$10,000
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM SANTA BARBARA, CA	MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NICK KATZENSTEIN	TRUSTEE	0.07	—
JOE PLOWMAN	TRUSTEE	0.07	—
KATHY GALLAGHER	PRESIDENT	0.07	—
DENISE WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	5	$12,000
PAGE PLOWMAN	TRUSTEE	0.07	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1299, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1299
Telephone: 805-730-3631
EIN: 95-6121985

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George B Page Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Youth support services • Youth sports programs • Social services • Education • Hospice and palliative care • Child care • Housing and supportive housing • Women's shelters

How do I apply for a grant from George B Page Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $30,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $182,000. Notable recent grants include: • Transition House: $30,000 (Social Services) • Los Padres Council Boy Scouts of America: $25,000 (Youth Outreach Scouting Programs) • United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County: $25,000 (Scholarships) The foundation has a history of supporting organizations such as Page Youth Center.

Where does George B Page Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in California, with a particular emphasis on the Santa Barbara area.

What size grants does George B Page Foundation award?

In 2024, George B Page Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $182K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George B Page Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George B Page Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.