The George E Handtmann III
The George E Handtmann III is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $173K.
The George E Handtmann III at a glance
In short: The George E Handtmann III gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,011
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The George E Handtmann III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montecito Union School (Mus) Foundation ($35K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George E Handtmann III gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $52K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montecito Union School (Mus) Foundation Montecito, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,106,011 | $185,446 | $64,814 | $50,000 | 3 | $52,779 | $173,411 | $69,420 |
| 2024 | $985,379 | $60,974 | $42,798 | $30,000 | 2 | $32,536 | $50,712 | $67,192 |
| 2023 | $967,203 | $54,637 | $24,905 | $10,000 | 2 | $12,438 | $41,038 | $60,413 |
| 2022 | $937,471 | $33,501 | $51,851 | $40,000 | 3 | $42,497 | $24,147 | $59,543 |
| 2021 | $955,821 | $540,103 | $56,940 | $51,502 | 3 | $53,656 | $36,819 | $45,131 |
| 2020 | $472,658 | $59,843 | $19,871 | $10,675 | 4 | — | $57,738 | $34,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George E Handtmann III reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George E Handtmann III is led by Henry Harrison Handtmann, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Harrison Handtmann
CEO
CFO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Graft Evans
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendle Lauren Evans
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George E. Handtmann III (2020) — President
- Former: Hilary Nicole Handtmann (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The George E Handtmann III
How much does The George E Handtmann III give each year?
The George E Handtmann III gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is The George E Handtmann III's typical grant size?
The George E Handtmann III's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George E Handtmann III give grants?
The George E Handtmann III gives mostly in California: 100% 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 (2 grants).
Does The George E Handtmann III give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The George E Handtmann III's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George E Handtmann III?
The George E Handtmann III reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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 is The George E Handtmann III's EIN?
The George E Handtmann III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2250801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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