The Grassini Family
The Grassini Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California, established in 2006. The foundation is connected to Grassini Family Vineyards, a family-owned winery estate located in California's Santa Ynez Valley with operations in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$592K
+8.7% YoY
Grant Count
21
+31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-17.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grassini Family reported a distributable amount of $605K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Grassini Family Charitable Foundation supports initiatives in:
- Education
- Health & Human Services
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Religious Education
- Housing Development
- Community Foundations
- Search and Rescue Services
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide a permanent source of income that yields secure, predictable funding for contributions in future years.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$141
Average Grant
$141
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. locations, including:
- California (primary focus): Byellton, Chatsworth, Goleta, Los Angeles, Napa, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Solvang, Woodland Hills
- New York: Mineola, New York
- Rhode Island: Warwick
- Washington D.C.
Primary operating states: California, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Foundation Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $1,588,910
- Total revenues: $708,793
- Total expenses: $815,574
Foundation Assets (Alternative reporting):
- Total assets: $1,695,691 (per alternate source)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,588,910 | $1,695,691 | $1,728,096 |
| Revenue | $708,793 | $676,304 | $438,184 |
| Expenses | $815,574 | $708,709 | $512,533 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $599,923 | $545,946 | $375,149 |
| Net Investment Income | $266,931 | $12,472 | $435,946 |
| Distributable Amount | $604,706 | $542,803 | $533,971 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ganna Walska Lotusland ($150,000), Louisville High School ($126,050), Chaminade High School ($105,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITY SHOPPE SANTA BARBARA, CA | EDUCATION | $70,000 |
| CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL MINEOLA, NY | EDUCATION | $105,550 |
| GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND SANTA BARBARA, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $150,000 |
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY BOTANIC GARGEN BUELLTON, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| PLAN USA WARWICK, RI | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $585 |
| RAECHEL & JACKIE FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION SANTA BARBARA, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SANTA BARBARA, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
| SANTA YNEZ PRIDE SOLVANG, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| SISTERS OF SAINT LOUIS WOODLAND HILLS, CA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $1,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lawrence P. Grassini – President
- Kathleen S. Grassini – Vice President
- Directors: Kathleen M. Grassini, Corrine Grassini, Amanda Grassini, Molly Grassini (all serve without compensation)
- Katie Grassini – CEO of Grassini Family Vineyards
- Dean McKillen – Estate Director of Grassini Family Vineyards
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE P GRASSINI | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN S GRASSINI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN M GRASSINI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CORRINE GRASSINI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMANDA GRASSINI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MOLLY GRASSINI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Grassini Gives Back Initiative:**
The Grassini Family Vineyards operates an annual fundraising program called "Grassini Gives Back," dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations. In 2025, the initiative expanded into a year-long program with ongoing giving opportunities throughout the year.
GRASSINI FAMILY VINEYARDS HOPES TO RAISE $70,000 FOR\_FEED THE VALLEY AND\**2025 Partnership:**
Partner organization: Hearts Aligned, a nonprofit supporting families with seriously ill children
2025 fundraising goal: $75,000
Hearts Aligned has supported over 150 families in Santa Barbara County over the past three years
Laurie Jervis: Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation Wine Auction ...**Historical Grassini Gives Back Results:**
Cumulative funds raised since inception: Over $900,000
2021: $150,000 donated to Gwendolyn's Playground (with matching funds from the Grassini Family Foundation up to $50,000)
GRASSINI FAMILY VINEYARDS HOPES TO RAISE $70,000 FOR\_FEED THE VALLEY AND\2020: $100,000+ raised for the Foodbank
Grassini Family Vineyards Raises $100,000+ for the Foodbank2023: Aimed to raise $70,000 for Feed the Valley and Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
GRASSINI FAMILY VINEYARDS HOPES TO RAISE $70,000 FOR\_FEED THE VALLEY AND\**Contact Information:**
Address: 1283 Coast Village Circle, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-3753
Telephone: 818-348-1717
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Grassini Family fund?
The Grassini Family Charitable Foundation supports initiatives in: • Education • Health & Human Services • Environmental Conservation and Management • Religious Education • Housing Development • Community Foundations • Search and Rescue Services The foundation's stated purpose is to provide a permanent source of income that yields secure, predictable funding for contributions in future years.
How do I apply for a grant from The Grassini Family?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $592,476 • Total grants made (2024): 19 grants • Typical award range: $25–$301,730 • Average grant size: $141 • Median grant size: Not specified in available data **Recent Grants:** • Ganna Walska Lotusland: $150,000 (2024) **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does The Grassini Family make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. locations, including: • California (primary focus): Byellton, Chatsworth, Goleta, Los Angeles, Napa, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Solvang, Woodland Hills • New York: Mineola, New York • Rhode Island: Warwick • Washington D.C. Primary operating states: California, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.
What size grants does The Grassini Family award?
In 2024, The Grassini Family awarded 21 grants totaling $592K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Grassini Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Grassini Family reported a distributable amount of $605K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Grassini Family's EIN?
The Grassini Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8028365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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