Patricia Bragg Foundation
The Patricia Bragg Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. It supports work focused on the well-being and health of people, animals, and nature, with a stated commitment to grantmaking in Santa Barbara County and an emphasis on environmental and climate-related issues outside the county.
Patricia Bragg Foundation at a glance
In short: Patricia Bragg Foundation gave $3.4M across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in California. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,399,130
- -60.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +92.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,145
- -79.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $93,537,070
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (42 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (96% 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 Patricia Bragg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes its process as invitation-only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 133 E De La Guerra Street 5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 968-0003
Website: HTTPS://WWW.PB.FOUNDATION
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia Bragg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foodbank of Santa Barbara County ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 287 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it designates part of its grantmaking to Santa Barbara County. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to California recipients; the reported shares for Arizona and Alaska were 2% and 1%, respectively, and Louisiana accounted for 1%. Nevada was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patricia Bragg Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 42 of 77 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $378K (2020) to $8.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Goleta, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $250,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $250,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $132,500 |
| Calm Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
| North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center Lompoc, CA | General Support for Charity's Purpose | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF. Its reported financials were:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,537,070 | $5,104,979 | $4,661,427 | $3,399,130 | 77 | $3,846,928 | $4,345,743 | $5,224,701 |
| 2024 | $90,540,070 | $3,956,230 | $9,862,786 | $8,608,500 | 40 | $9,201,314 | $3,318,903 | $5,061,212 |
| 2023 | $96,454,390 | $1,774,856 | $4,792,856 | $4,090,500 | 68 | $4,225,971 | $1,847,900 | $4,478,934 |
| 2022 | $95,648,680 | $1,174,198 | $4,794,263 | $4,133,200 | 63 | $4,214,796 | $1,631,563 | $4,377,544 |
| 2021 | $96,344,460 | $2,462,516 | $5,939,869 | $5,565,500 | 39 | $5,630,145 | $2,169,172 | $4,628,518 |
| 2020 | $99,150,020 | $-373,927 | $539,455 | $378,423 | 32 | — | $471,507 | $4,884,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia Bragg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.2M 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
The foundation’s priorities include biodiversity conservation, wildlife habitat and land preservation, regenerative agriculture, health and behavioral health access, food security and nutrition, housing and crisis support, wildlife rehabilitation and protection, and animal welfare. Locally, it supports organizations working to improve the well-being and health of animals, nature, and marginalized and low-income communities in Santa Barbara County. Beyond the county, it prioritizes environmental and climate-related issues.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics describes its mission as providing affordable healthcare regardless of ability to pay; Foodbank of Santa Barbara County says it works to end hunger and improve community health through food distribution and education. CALM says it works to prevent childhood trauma and support children and families. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network describes work rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, while Santa Barbara Middle School says it provides a holistic academic, arts, athletics, service, and outdoor education program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $3,399,130. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $250,000 each to Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, and $132,500 to Santa Barbara Foundation. Other listed awards included $100,000 each to CALM, Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County, Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Mental Wellness Center, New Beginnings Counseling Center, North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center, Santa Barbara Middle School, and Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support for the recipient’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicholas J. Schneider as president and chairman of the board. Directors listed are Lesley Tippitt, Thomas N. Harding, Thomas D. Pickett, and Donald W. Lubach.
Patricia Bragg Foundation is led by Nicholas J. Schneider, President & Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas J. Schneider
President & Chairman of the Board
CFO → Secretary, CFO & Director, 2023
Secretary, CFO & Director → President & Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$129K (2025)
Lesley Tippitt
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2025)
Donald W. Lubach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Thomas D. Pickett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Thomas N. Harding
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Genevieve Neumann (2023–2024) — Former President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Nicholas J Schneider (President, Chairman of the Board). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Patricia Bragg Foundation
How much does Patricia Bragg Foundation give each year?
Patricia Bragg Foundation gave $3.4M across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.6M across 40 grants.
What is Patricia Bragg Foundation's typical grant size?
Patricia Bragg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,145, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patricia Bragg Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Patricia Bragg Foundation give grants?
Patricia Bragg Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (46 grants), Goleta, CA (6 grants), Lompoc, CA (3 grants) and Santa Maria, CA (2 grants).
Does Patricia Bragg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Patricia Bragg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Patricia Bragg Foundation's largest grantees?
Patricia Bragg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foodbank of Santa Barbara County ($250,000), Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics ($250,000) and Santa Barbara Foundation ($132,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia Bragg Foundation?
Patricia Bragg Foundation reported $93.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Patricia Bragg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s priorities include biodiversity conservation, wildlife habitat and land preservation, regenerative agriculture, health and behavioral health access, food security and nutrition, housing and crisis support, wildlife rehabilitation and protection, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia Bragg Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patricia Bragg Foundation's EIN?
Patricia Bragg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3883910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Patricia Bragg Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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