The Ralph and Victoria
The Ralph and Victoria is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Ralph and Victoria at a glance
In short: The Ralph and Victoria gave $81K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,435
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,144
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,144
- Total assets
- $1,670,716
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% 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 Ralph and Victoria
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Grove Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 452-1789
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ralph and Victoria funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church of Santa Barba ($8K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, and Florida. California accounted for 40% of grant dollars, North Carolina 20%, and Texas, Virginia, and Michigan 10% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ralph and Victoria open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $72K (2023) to $88K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Santa Barba Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Purposes | $8,144 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Purposes | $8,144 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati Charlotte, NC | Charitable Purposes | $8,144 |
| World Missionary Evangelism Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable Purposes | $8,144 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Purposes | $8,144 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Lansdowne, VA | Charitable Purposes | $8,143 |
| RBC Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Purposes | $8,143 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company La Mirada, CA | Charitable Purposes | $8,143 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Charitable Purposes | $8,143 |
| Nora Lam Chineses Ministries Intern San Jose, CA | Charitable Purposes | $8,143 |
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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 | $1,670,716 | $64,354 | $146,112 | $81,435 | 10 | $81,435 | — | $81,435 |
| 2023 | $1,516,316 | $54,903 | $125,097 | $72,100 | 10 | $72,100 | $1,906 | $72,100 |
| 2022 | $1,364,615 | $50,226 | $129,860 | $76,507 | 10 | $76,507 | — | $76,507 |
| 2021 | $1,807,115 | $68,373 | $157,467 | $88,416 | 10 | $88,416 | — | $88,416 |
| 2020 | $1,719,663 | $47,306 | $130,582 | $80,087 | 10 | — | — | $80,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ralph and Victoria reported a distributable amount of $81K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include Christian ministry and evangelism, biblical education, humanitarian aid, services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and criminal justice reform. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Santa Barbara Rescue Mission describes its work as providing physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual resources to people struggling with homelessness and addiction. RBC Ministries says its mission is to make the Bible’s life-changing wisdom understandable and accessible, while Prison Fellowship describes work on criminal justice reform and support for people affected by incarceration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $81,435. Grants ranged from $8,143 to $8,144, with a median of $8,144.
Recipients included First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara ($8,144), Santa Barbara Rescue Mission ($8,144), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($8,144), World Missionary Evangelism ($8,144), and Samaritan’s Purse ($8,144). Prison Fellowship Ministries, RBC Ministries, Far East Broadcasting Company, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Nora Lam Chinese Ministries International each received $8,143. The stated purpose for each grant was “charitable purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sean Shahrouzi was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Ralph and Victoria is led by Sean Shahrouzi, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Shahrouzi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Sean Shahrouzi (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Ralph and Victoria
How much does The Ralph and Victoria give each year?
The Ralph and Victoria gave $81K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 10 grants.
What is The Ralph and Victoria's typical grant size?
The Ralph and Victoria's median grant in 2024 was $8,144, and its average grant was $8,144, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ralph and Victoria give grants?
The Ralph and Victoria's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Ralph and Victoria's largest grantees?
The Ralph and Victoria's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church of Santa Barba ($8,144), Santa Barbara Rescue Mission ($8,144) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati ($8,144), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ralph and Victoria?
The Ralph and Victoria reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ralph and Victoria fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include Christian ministry and evangelism, biblical education, humanitarian aid, services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and criminal justice reform. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ralph and Victoria?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ralph and Victoria's EIN?
The Ralph and Victoria's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0197618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ralph and Victoria 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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Grantable. (2026). The Ralph and Victoria funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ralph-and-victoria-morg_e7d0829c597d4e8bba1c7999fa9dd6dc
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