The Garland and Brenda Reiter
The Garland and Brenda Reiter is a private foundation based in Watsonville, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including environmental stewardship, community support, young people’s lives, and museum education and accessibility.
The Garland and Brenda Reiter at a glance
In short: The Garland and Brenda Reiter gave $237K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $236,500
- +65.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,629
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,176,949
- +23.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Garland and Brenda Reiter
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Garland and Brenda Reiter as the contact and requests a request with background information. It states that the foundation does not restrict awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Garland And Brenda Reiter
Mailing address: 411 Walker St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 786-4212
Email: julie.winfield@berry.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Garland and Brenda Reiter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oceana ($33K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 81% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 14%, New York 3%, Florida 1%, and Connecticut 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Garland and Brenda Reiter open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2021) to $237K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana Washington, DC | Sustainable Environmental Stewardship | $33,000 |
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the Community | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Oxnard, CA | Impacting Young Lives | $15,000 |
| Lotusland Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the Community | $15,000 |
| Santa Cruz Island Foundation Carpinteria, CA | Sustainable Environmental Stewardship | $15,000 |
| Africa Schools of Kenya Santa Barbara, CA | Impacting Young Lives | $10,000 |
| Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting the Community | $10,000 |
| Food Forward North Hollywood, CA | Supporting the Community | $10,000 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Sustainable Environmental Stewardship | $10,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation Santa Barbara, CA | Museum STEAM Education and Accessibility | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,176,949 | $997,556 | $270,535 | $236,500 | 31 | $242,493 | $488,830 | $182,607 |
| 2023 | $3,383,996 | $870,425 | $163,310 | $142,885 | 29 | $148,743 | $355,110 | $142,243 |
| 2022 | $2,862,072 | $313,744 | $144,258 | $121,728 | 25 | $128,683 | $225,507 | $128,070 |
| 2021 | $2,566,522 | $485,873 | $106,203 | $83,033 | 22 | $86,819 | $316,162 | $114,261 |
| 2020 | $2,187,184 | $453,521 | $106,018 | $95,000 | 19 | — | $273,862 | $92,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Garland and Brenda Reiter reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for environmental stewardship, community needs, and programs for young people, as well as museum STEAM education and accessibility.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Santa Barbara Channelkeeper says it works to protect and restore the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, education, field work, community engagement, and enforcement of environmental laws. Food Forward says it fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing surplus produce and connecting it with people experiencing food insecurity. Montecito Trails Foundation describes its work as preserving and maintaining public trails in Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum says it creates exhibits and educational experiences about the Santa Barbara Channel and connections with the sea.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $236,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $33,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $33,000 to Oceana for sustainable environmental stewardship; $25,000 to Direct Relief International for supporting the community; $15,000 each to Boys and Girls Club in Oxnard, Lotusland, and Santa Cruz Island Foundation; and $10,000 each to Africa Schools of Kenya, Cottage Hospital, Food Forward, Montecito Trails Foundation, MOXI The Wolf Museum of Exploration Innovation, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garland S Reiter and Brenda H Reiter as directors, Brad Hileman as president, Kelly Cruz as VP/secretary, and Julie Winfield as CFO.
The Garland and Brenda Reiter is led by Brad Hileman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Hileman
President
CFO → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda H. Reiter
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garland S. Reiter
Director
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Winfield
CFO
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Cruz
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Austin Reiter (2020) — Director
- Former: Eric Reiter (2020) — Director
- Former: Garland Reiter Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Garland and Brenda Reiter
How much does The Garland and Brenda Reiter give each year?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter gave $237K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 29 grants.
What is The Garland and Brenda Reiter's typical grant size?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,629, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Garland and Brenda Reiter that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Garland and Brenda Reiter give grants?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (13 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Garland and Brenda Reiter give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Garland and Brenda Reiter's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Impacting Young Lives" (11 grants), "Supporting the Community" (11 grants) and "Sustainable Environmental Stewardship" (3 grants).
Who are The Garland and Brenda Reiter's largest grantees?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter's largest 2024 grantees include Oceana ($33,000), Direct Relief International ($25,000) and Boys and Girls Club ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Garland and Brenda Reiter?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Garland and Brenda Reiter fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for environmental stewardship, community needs, and programs for young people, as well as museum STEAM education and accessibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Garland and Brenda Reiter?
The filing lists Garland and Brenda Reiter as the contact and requests a request with background information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Garland and Brenda Reiter's EIN?
The Garland and Brenda Reiter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1413209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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