Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 04-3294783

Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $901K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.3M

+5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$259K

-11.8% YoY

Grant Count

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-7.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy reported a distributable amount of $493K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $333K (26%)

District of Columbia $220K (17%)

California $206K (16%)

Maryland $110K (9%)

Arkansas $90K (7%)

Massachusetts $89K (7%)

Texas $88K (7%)

Minnesota $50K (4%)

+4 more states

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New York Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Cities

AnnandaleonhudsonAustinBaltimoreBarringtonBerkeleyBeverly HillsBostonBrooklynCambridgeDentonHyde ParkLittle RockLos AngelesLos GatosLouisvilleMinneapolisNew YorkNorfolkOaklandProvidence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,281,560	$7,888,206	$6,897,381
Revenue	$1,126,477	$1,668,275	$742,081
Expenses	$783,123	$677,450	$683,463
Qualifying Distributions	$523,025	$505,730	$495,792
Net Investment Income	$901,326	$1,496,195	$737,829
Distributable Amount	$493,062	$456,945	$417,175

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

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Edible Schoolyard Project ($50,000), Smithsonian Institution ($25,000), Boston University ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OXFORD SYMPOSIUM ON FOOD & NEW YORK, NY	to subsidize student attendance at the 2024 Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, to expand and encourage the worldwide culinary cultural community by cultivating the next generation of food scholars	$7,500
BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA	To support the Julia Child Student Writing Awards	$15,000
CAREERS CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
COMMON THREADS AUSTIN, TX	To support programs in Austin and Los Angeles youth and families in hands-on cooking and nutrition education	$7,500
CULINARY HISTORIANS OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	to support the IACP Julia Child First Book Award	$12,500
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA HYDE PARK, NY	in support of the Julia Child Foundation Scholarship	$15,000
HERITAGE RADIO NETWORK INC NEW YORK, NY	To support the Research and Radio Fellowship and for the launch of an HRN-fellow driven show, "From the HRN Pantry" as tools for community connectivity and education	$15,000
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
KCRW Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA	in support of the Food Journalism Fellowship to inspire and support an emerging journalist through professional development training and community-building	$10,000
LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL LOUISVILLE, KY	to support the 2024 LDEI Legacy Awards Program TO provide targeted mentorship opportunities for women working in the food, beverage and hospitality industries	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PHILADELPHIA COUSINS	TRUSTEE	1	—
ERIC W SPIVEY	CHAIRMAN	1	—
TODD SCHULKIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20	$120,000
ALEX PRUD'HOMME	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy?

Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy?

As of 2024, Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy holds $8.3M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $259K in 2024.

Where does Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy operate?

Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy award?

In 2024, Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy awarded 19 grants totaling $259K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy reported a distributable amount of $493K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy's EIN?

Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3294783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.