Terra Marine Research and Education

Ventura County Sheriff S&R

Santa Paula, CA

The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Majorie

Los Angeles, CA

The Joseph Fidler Walsh & Marjorie supports a varied mix of veterans’ services, education, cultural, and environmental organizations. In 2025, its 12 grants ranged from $500 to $52,500, with a median of $8,750, and went to organizations across several states, including Virginia, California, and Ohio. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lotus US Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles-based Lotus US Foundation supports a range of work, including health care, veterans’ services, substance-use recovery, clean water and hygiene, and the arts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000, and mostly went to organizations in California, Tennessee, and New York. The filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and requests information about an organization’s activities and its IRS determination letter; grants are for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.

Agnes B Kline Memorial Foundation

Summerland, CA

The foundation funds charitable and educational organizations, with recent grants supporting education, children and families, ocean-related learning, and community history and culture. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $1,350, typically $1,350, with most funding going to California—especially the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria areas—and some to Texas. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ira and Edgra Ringler Family Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports a varied mix of causes, including environmental protection, arts education, community services, and children’s well-being. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants of $2,500–$10,500, primarily in Maryland, California, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn

Eagan, MN

The foundation supports education, performing arts, museums, and historic preservation, with awards restricted to Santa Barbara County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000; it requires a letter of inquiry, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Garland and Brenda Reiter

Watsonville, CA

The Garland and Brenda Reiter funds environmental stewardship, community needs, youth programs, and museum education and accessibility, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California. Grants ranged from $500 to $33,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not restrict awards, and the filing asks applicants to submit a request with background information.

Bentson Foundation

Wayzata, MN

The Bentson Foundation funds higher education, public health, arts and humanities, and mental health, primarily in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Santa Barbara, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $7.1 million, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust

Santa Barbara, CA

The June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust funds organizations serving Santa Barbara County, prioritizing Southern Santa Barbara County, in areas including health, support for vulnerable people, animal welfare, conservation, historic preservation, museums and education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts written applications through its application portal; applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.

Schlinger Chrisman Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Schlinger Chrisman Foundation funds youth, animals, performing arts, and community programs, with additional support for the environment, health care, education, and museums. In 2024, it made 68 grants of $2,500–$325,000, with a median grant of $25,000; nearly all funding went to California, especially the Santa Barbara area. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Emmett Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Emmett Foundation funds nonprofits focused on conservation, education, and public health, with most of its giving going to California organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,138,801, with a median grant of $3,750. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Otis Booth Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Otis Booth Foundation supports organizations in education, science, public safety, domestic-violence services, community outreach, and the arts, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,200 to $5 million, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.