Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2022 filing records 23 grants totaling $633,798, primarily to California organizations. The foundation’s 2021 filing is marked as its final return and says its board unanimously decided to dissolve and liquidate the foundation, so it appears to have wound down.
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation gave $634K across 23 grants in 2022 (avg $28K), mostly in California. 39% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $633,798
- +2052.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 23
- +91.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $27,556
- +1022.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 549 Hodges Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 695-8566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara ($359K). Together the top 10 received $592K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia; the filing also lists 0% for Minnesota and New York. The largest listed grants were to organizations in Santa Barbara, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 43% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 868% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $634K (2022). In 2022 it made 23 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $359,283 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $45,865 |
| Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $31,500 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $22,500 |
| Community Arts Music Association Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Inc Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Kusc Radio Los Angeles, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Ucsb Arts & Lectures Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $117,332 | $658,106 | $633,798 | 23 | $638,459 | $100,136 | $23,203 |
| 2021 | $540,774 | $37,982 | $38,516 | $29,450 | 12 | — | $31,866 | $31,953 |
| 2019 | $549,277 | $27,314 | $80,256 | $65,500 | 14 | — | $18,583 | $30,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education, arts and culture, and wildlife-related organizations. For example, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara says it supports Santa Barbara County students through information, advising, and scholarships. Music Academy of the West describes its mission as providing classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with educational and performance experiences. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network says it rescues, rehabilitates, and returns wildlife to the wild, and educates the public about living in harmony with wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $633,798. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $359,283, with a median grant of $9,000. The largest awards included $359,283 to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, $45,865 to Ganna Walska Lotusland, $40,000 to Camerata Pacifica, and $31,500 to Music Academy of the West. Other listed recipients included Opera Santa Barbara and Community Arts Music Association, each receiving $20,000.
The 2021 filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a policy stated on a filing marked as the foundation’s final return, not a current application invitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Anitra Sheen as president.
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation is led by Anitra Sheen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Anitra Sheen
President
Secretary → Secretary & President, 2021
Secretary & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Sheen (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation
How much does Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation give each year?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation gave $634K across 23 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $29K across 12 grants.
What is Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,000, and its average grant was $27,556, across 23 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation give grants?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (15 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara ($359,283), Ganna Walska Lotusland ($45,865) and Camerata Pacifica ($40,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education, arts and culture, and wildlife-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4035765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Peebles Sheen Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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