The Hutton Parker Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Santa Barbara, California, established in January 1998. The foundation was created as the legacy of Harold and Betty Hutton, entrepreneurs and business partners who built their fortune in oil and natural gas through a refining operation in Long Beach. The foundation is one of the largest private family funders in Santa Barbara County, with total assets exceeding $100 million.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$107.0M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-18.2% YoY
Grant Count
190
+12.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-27.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Hutton Parker Foundation seeks to "provide organizational sustainability to community-based nonprofit organizations throughout Santa Barbara County and to assist agencies in achieving their highest level of performance and delivery of services resulting in stronger, more efficient communities for all."
The foundation's stated areas of grantmaking are:
- Arts and Culture
- Civic and Community
- Education
- Health and Human Services
Across all giving areas, the foundation prioritizes "activities providing greater access to people who are economically disadvantaged and underserved." Grantmaking is limited to organizations providing services to residents living in Santa Barbara County.
Grantmaking
The Hutton Foundation typically makes over one hundred grants annually to a broad range of grassroots nonprofits and schools. The foundation offers three types of grants:
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$15,000
Review Cycle
and application information. The foundation is open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Santa Barbara County, California. The foundation reaches organizations across six states, with primary focus on:
- California
- Hawaii
- Oklahoma
Additional states served include Nevada, Nebraska, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of December 2024):
- Total Assets: $107 million
- Total Revenue: $7.6 million
- Total Expenses: $6.98 million
- Total Liabilities: $20.1 million
Asset Growth:
- 2011: $74.6 million
- 2024: $107 million
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $652,445
- Net rental income: $908,093
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $107,012,589 | $100,798,363 | $92,849,199 |
| Revenue | $7,604,885 | $7,696,193 | $5,631,550 |
| Expenses | $6,979,996 | $7,008,022 | $7,029,830 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,724,663 | $3,001,691 | $3,502,999 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,052,914 | $4,207,601 | $3,190,817 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,030,660 | $2,812,122 | $2,829,742 |
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
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hutton Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas C. Parker — President Emeritus
- Sue Parker — Executive Vice President
- Jess T. Parker — Vice President
- Susan Parker — Vice President
- Christopher Parker — Vice President
The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees and employs 4 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS C PARKER | PRESIDENT EMERITUS | 10 | $300,000 |
| JESS T PARKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 25 | $195,833 |
| SUSAN PARKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $150,000 |
| CHUCK SLOSSER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| SAM TYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER PARKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 25 | $195,833 |
| PAM LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hutton Parker Foundation celebrated 45 years of giving, having distributed more than $100 million to local nonprofits since its founding. Notable recent grants include a $2 million grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara to expand its after-school programs. The foundation has also supported the Boys and Girls Club in acquiring playground equipment and providing scholarships for high school students.
100K Foundation Grant for Ellwood Mesa (CA) - Trust for Public LandSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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