THE MISSION OF PASF IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$33K
+80.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+20.1% YoY
About Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $93K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,142,959 | $2,050,566 | $1,931,558 |
| Revenue | $135,686 | $106,132 | $98,428 |
| Expenses | $148,867 | $128,024 | $113,188 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $92,852 | $77,114 | $68,573 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Santa Barbara Symphony ($12,000), Santa Barbara Education Foundation ($11,820), State Street Ballet ($9,160).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SANTA BARBARA, CA | EDUCATION GRANT; SUMMER STRINGS CAMP; NICK RAIL CAMP; | $11,820 |
| SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY SANTA BARBARA, CA | EDUCATION GRANT; YOUTH SYMPHONY | $12,000 |
| STATE STREET BALLET SANTA BARBARA, CA | EDUCATION GRANT | $9,160 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH M BERTLING | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DR MARJORIE S GIES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROSALIND AMORTEGUY-FENDON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ERIN BONSKI-EVANS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER G BERTLING ESQ | LEGAL ADVISOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA H BURGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RONALD D FENDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NOEL LUCKY-RIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID T MCKEE PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTINE PACHECO-BERNT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA YZURDIAGA | HONORARY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| BRIDGET COLLEARY | HONORARY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MR MRS RODNEY HILL | HONORARY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| EDIE DEVINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL FELBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation?
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation?
As of 2024, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $136K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $33K in 2024.
Where does Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation operate?
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation award?
In 2024, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3757549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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