The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $43,230 through 12 grants to charitable organizations.
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,230
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,603
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $22,152
- -59.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 928 Las Palma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: (805) 682-6769
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feminist Majority Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California and Virginia: 71% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 29% to Virginia recipients. The listed grants included Santa Barbara-area organizations as well as recipients in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Arlington, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $16K (2022) to $108K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feminist Majority Foundation Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Uc Regents Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Ghitterman-Rose Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Self Funding | $5,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Brith Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,980 |
| Community Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Endowment | $2,500 |
| Sanctuary Centers Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Community Environment Council Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| SB Public Library Foundation Santa Baraba, CA | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,152 | $12,833 | $45,754 | $43,230 | 12 | $44,183 | $11,345 | $2,610 |
| 2023 | $55,073 | $3,860 | $34,573 | $33,850 | 12 | $33,850 | $3,137 | $4,182 |
| 2022 | $85,786 | $4,021 | $16,962 | $15,750 | 12 | $15,750 | $2,966 | $5,544 |
| 2021 | $99,787 | $20,071 | $110,148 | $108,000 | 6 | $108,000 | $18,029 | $8,857 |
| 2020 | $189,864 | $8,124 | $30,283 | $28,000 | 2 | — | $5,841 | $9,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as environmental protection and gender justice. The Environmental Defense Center describes its mission as protecting and enhancing the local environment through education, advocacy, and legal action. The Global Fund for Women describes its mission as funding gender justice movements to create lasting change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $43,230. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,500. Largest grants included $12,500 to Feminist Majority Foundation, $10,500 to UC Regents, $5,000 to the Ghitterman-Rose Foundation for self-funding, and $3,980 to Congregation B’Nai Brith. Other recipients included the UCSB Foundation ($2,500), Sanctuary Centers ($2,500), Community Environment Council ($1,000), Environmental Defense Center ($1,000), SB Public Library Foundation ($500), Friends of SB Public Library ($500), Global Fund for Women ($250), and Community ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan J. Rose is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation is led by Susan J. Rose, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan J. Rose
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Ghitterman-Rose Foundation
How much does The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation give each year?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 12 grants.
What is The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,603, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation give grants?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (7 grants).
Does The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feminist Majority Foundation ($12,500), Uc Regents ($10,500) and Ghitterman-Rose Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as environmental protection and gender justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's EIN?
The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7046434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ghitterman-Rose Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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