La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
The La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation is a grantmaking organization that provides funding to non-profit partners serving the Santa Barbara County community. The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations and programs addressing education and well-being of low-income children and youth, people affected by disabilities, disadvantage and homelessness, the arts, and open space preservation, with highest priority given to organizations and programs in Carpinteria.
Key facts about La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
- EIN
- 77-0416683
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,520,739
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- Average grant
- $54,799
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 46, 2024)
- Total assets
- $36,178,366
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation's 46 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (32 grants), Carpinteria, CA (10 grants) and Goleta, CA (3 grants). 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Programs" (7 grants) and "Education Program" (5 grants).
Is La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 46 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.2M
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+5.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation 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 $36.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 46 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $605K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 46 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,178,366 | $30,396,602 | $23,655,418 |
| Revenue | $8,613,023 | $9,701,719 | $9,034,857 |
| Expenses | $2,848,021 | $2,960,535 | $7,454,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,530,580 | $2,699,500 | $7,162,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $605,009 | $533,983 | $3,287,736 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,503,247 | $1,709,729 | $1,156,096 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Family Service Agency ($366,839), Carpinteria Children's Project ($290,000), Land Trust of Santa Barbara County ($240,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY Santa Barbara, CA | CHILD WELFARE | $366,839 |
| CARPINTERIA CHILDREN'S PROJECT Carpinteria, CA | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $290,000 |
| LAND TRUST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Santa Barbara, CA | PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCE AND AGRICULTURAL LAND | $240,000 |
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Santa Barbara, CA | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $133,400 |
| CARPINTERIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Carpinteria, CA | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $126,500 |
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION Santa Barbara, CA | IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | $125,000 |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING RESCUE CENTER Santa Barbara, CA | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY | $108,000 |
| CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY THEATRE INC Carpinteria, CA | PERFORMING ARTS | $100,000 |
| FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara, CA | PROVIDING FOOD TO THE HUNGRY | $70,000 |
| GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA Carpinteria, CA | EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS | $50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Kopf | President/Executive Director | 20 | — |
| S Duca | Director | 0.5 | — |
| A Honikman | Secretary | 2 | — |
| L Duca | Chair of Board | 1 | — |
| M Duca | Director | 0.5 | — |
| K Shea | Treasurer/CFO | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation?
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $36.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation?
As of 2024, La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation holds $36.2M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 46 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation operate?
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation award?
In 2024, La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation's EIN?
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0416683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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