Giles 2000 Tr
Giles 2000 Tr is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2025 filing reports 61 grants totaling $138,100 to charitable organizations.
Giles 2000 Tr at a glance
In short: Giles 2000 Tr gave $138K across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,100
- +131.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +56.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,264
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $612,390
- +15.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (19 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Giles 2000 Tr
- 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: 305 Ortega Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 895-5606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giles 2000 Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Direct Relief ($21K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. California received 51% of grant dollars, New York 12%, Virginia 12%, DC 9%, and Oregon 7%. Santa Barbara-area recipients included Sansum Clinic Friends Program and SBCC Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Giles 2000 Tr open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 61 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $675 repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 447% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| Network for Africa Charlottevile, VA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Health in Harmony Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gambel House Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $7,300 |
| Sansum Clinic Friends Program Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food for Democracy Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SBCC Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612,390 | $226,713 | $147,011 | $138,100 | 61 | $138,100 | $108,061 | $30,900 |
| 2024 | $532,688 | $41,367 | $80,601 | $59,675 | 39 | $59,675 | $38,846 | $29,768 |
| 2023 | $571,922 | $-67,136 | $66,854 | $64,425 | 58 | $64,425 | $7,826 | $29,859 |
| 2022 | $705,912 | $83,799 | $56,356 | $51,520 | 47 | $51,520 | $8,087 | $32,349 |
| 2021 | $678,469 | $93,530 | $96,246 | $51,310 | 38 | — | $89,974 | — |
| 2020 | $681,183 | $66,351 | $103,077 | $87,925 | 46 | — | $19,689 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giles 2000 Tr reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 Giles 2000 Tr is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work spans humanitarian aid, health, arts and culture, education, and philanthropy. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. The Music Academy of the West says it provides educational and performance experiences for classically trained musicians and diverse audiences; the Santa Barbara Museum of Art says it integrates art into people’s lives; and the Children’s Creative Project describes its work as providing arts education and experiences for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Giles 2000 Tr made 61 grants totaling $138,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $20,500 to Direct Relief, $15,000 each to Network for Africa and Myriad USA, and $10,000 to Health in Harmony. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted.
Other 2025 recipients included the American Heart Association ($3,500), Music Academy of the West ($2,500), Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($2,500), Cottage Health ($1,000), Montecito Community Foundation ($1,000), and Children’s Creative Project ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Michael Giles and Diane S Giles as trustees.
Giles 2000 Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Michael Giles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane S. Giles
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Giles 2000 Tr
How much does Giles 2000 Tr give each year?
Giles 2000 Tr gave $138K across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 39 grants.
What is Giles 2000 Tr's typical grant size?
Giles 2000 Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,264, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giles 2000 Tr that year got $2K on average.
Where does Giles 2000 Tr give grants?
Giles 2000 Tr gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (27 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Goleta, CA (2 grants).
Does Giles 2000 Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Giles 2000 Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Giles 2000 Tr's largest grantees?
Giles 2000 Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Direct Relief ($20,500), Network for Africa ($15,000) and Myriad USA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Giles 2000 Tr?
Giles 2000 Tr reported $612K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Giles 2000 Tr fund?
No mission statement for Giles 2000 Tr is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work spans humanitarian aid, health, arts and culture, education, and philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giles 2000 Tr?
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 Giles 2000 Tr's EIN?
Giles 2000 Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6856507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Giles 2000 Tr 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Giles 2000 Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giles-2000-tr-morg_1d01fd13c96f431da14ab747c51159f2
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