John L Carleton Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Santa Barbara, CA EIN: 23-7120633

HealthMental health care

John L Carleton Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $65K.

Key facts about John L Carleton Foundation

EIN: 23-7120633
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $85,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $12,143
Median grant: $4,500
Total assets: $1,767,979
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John L Carleton Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John L Carleton Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (6 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How John L Carleton Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with John L Carleton Foundation

How to evaluate John L Carleton Foundation as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to John L Carleton Foundation with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$85K

-10.5% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-23.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L Carleton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John L Carleton Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

HealthMental health care

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with John L Carleton Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $85K (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California

Cities

Santa BarbaraSb

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,767,979	$1,717,592	$1,668,704
Revenue	$65,990	$57,354	$63,661
Expenses	$86,448	$96,233	$92,416
Qualifying Distributions	$85,000	$95,000	$90,000
Net Investment Income	$64,542	$56,121	$61,245
Distributable Amount	$85,312	$81,776	$92,405

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Santa Barbara Education Foundation ($45,000), Storyteller Childrens Center ($14,500), New Beginnings Counseling Center ($11,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Santa Barbara Education Foundation SB, CA	psychotherapy for high school students	$45,000
Storyteller Childrens Center Santa Barbara, CA	family education and therapy	$14,500
New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara, CA	student counseling	$11,250
Santa Barbara Response Network Santa Barbara, CA	suicide prevention	$4,500
Child Abuse Listening and Mediation Santa Barbara, CA	child abuse prevention	$4,250
Santuary Centers of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA	residential psychotherapy	$3,500
Hospice of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA	hospice care	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Timothy Cunningham	President	5	—
Robin Hamlin	Treasurer	3	—
Robin Selzler	Secretary	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

HealthMental health care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John L Carleton Foundation?

John L Carleton Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John L Carleton Foundation?

As of 2024, John L Carleton Foundation holds $1.8M in total assets with $66K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $85K in 2024.

Where does John L Carleton Foundation operate?

John L Carleton Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does John L Carleton Foundation award?

In 2024, John L Carleton Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John L Carleton Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John L Carleton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.