William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation
The William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, it reported 68 grants totaling $913,755.
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation gave $914K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $913,755
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,438
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,780,935
- -22.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (14 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 364-2150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wilderness Youth Project ($60K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
375 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 375 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 97% of grant dollars. Recipients in Illinois received 2% and recipients in Alabama received 1%; the reported shares for recipients in the District of Columbia and North Carolina were 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 68 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $909K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $914K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Youth Project Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education Redwood City, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Fund for Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Future Leaders of America Oxnard, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Urban Debate League Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language Model Oakland, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Women's Economic Ventures Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| One Cool Earth San Luis Obispo, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Pivotal San Jose, CA | Unrestricted to support the activities and operations of the charitable organization's exempt purpose | $45,000 |
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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 | $2,780,935 | $176,573 | $997,009 | $913,755 | 68 | $917,556 | $112,544 | $1,038,090 |
| 2023 | $3,599,916 | $250,646 | $976,704 | $908,942 | 73 | $908,942 | $198,785 | $917,004 |
| 2022 | $4,324,096 | $957,949 | $1,201,933 | $1,105,489 | 81 | $1,105,489 | $887,570 | $905,068 |
| 2021 | $4,564,216 | $1,893,859 | $1,017,058 | $946,476 | 72 | $946,476 | $1,848,696 | $994,319 |
| 2020 | $3,693,580 | $1,048,597 | $1,016,303 | $945,138 | 81 | — | $1,001,470 | $797,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 in the available information. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. For example, Wilderness Youth Project describes its mission as fostering confidence, health, and a lifelong love of learning through outdoor experiences and mentoring. Alder Graduate School of Education says it works to create opportunity for students by recruiting and educating teachers and leaders who reflect their school communities. Women’s Economic Ventures describes its mission as advancing women’s economic empowerment.
Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve leadership development for Latino youth, grants and consulting for grassroots organizations in Santa Barbara County, school gardens, and preparing students to become first-generation college graduates.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $913,755. Grants ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to Wilderness Youth Project; $50,000 each to Alder Graduate School of Education, Fund for Santa Barbara, Future Leaders of America, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, Sobrato Early Academic Language Model, and Women’s Economic Ventures; and $45,000 each to Breakthrough Silicon Valley, One Cool Earth, and Pivotal. The listed grant purposes describe the awards as unrestricted support for the organizations’ charitable activities and operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Hanson as president, Rachel Fite as secretary, and Steven Glikbarg as vice president/treasurer.
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation is led by Susan Hanson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Hanson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Glikbarg
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Rachel Fite
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Steven Glikbarg (VP/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation
How much does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give each year?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation gave $914K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $909K across 73 grants.
What is William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,438, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give grants?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (14 grants), San Jose, CA (7 grants), San Luis Obispo, CA (7 grants) and Goleta, CA (4 grants).
Does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wilderness Youth Project ($60,000), Alder Graduate School of Education ($50,000) and Fund for Santa Barbara ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $918K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 does William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's EIN?
William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2302532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William and Charlene Glikbarg 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.
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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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