Explore Ecology
Santa Barbara, CA ·EIN 20-4944165 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Explore Ecology?
Explore Ecology is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Audacious Foundation ($700K), Patricia Bragg Foundation ($225K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($205K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Explore Ecology between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audacious Foundation | $699,678 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Patricia Bragg Foundation | $225,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $205,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $117,925 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc (formerly | $88,250 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Johnson Ohana Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| El Gato Channel Foundation | $40,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Hutton Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Williams-corbett Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Towbes Foundation | $13,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Garden Club of Santa Barbara | $13,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Corundum Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| J & J Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sprouts Healthy Communities | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kirby-Jones Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Barbara N Rubin Foundation | $8,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag | $7,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Morris B Squire Foundation | $7,100 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Foundation for Santa Barbara | $7,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Miller Family Fund | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The B & B Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Explore Ecology received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Garden Club of Santa Barbara | COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION/HORTICULTURAL PROJECTS | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Audacious Foundation | Garden Explorers Early Childhood Education Project in 24-25 | $340,000 |
| 2024 | Patricia Bragg Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITY'S PURPOSE | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Santa Barbara Foundation | ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Audacious Foundation | garden education support at Notre Dame School for 24-25 | $22,266 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Williams-corbett Foundation | TO SUPPORT GARDEN EXPLORERS EARLY EDUCATION PGM. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Corundum Foundation | To provide support for operating costs. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | J & J Family Foundation | TO CREATE A CULTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THAT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOR YEARS TO COME. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sprouts Healthy Communities | MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | El Gato Channel Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Johnson Ohana Foundation | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Towbes Foundation | Explore Ecology GOS Environmental Education | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Garden Club of Santa Barbara | COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION/HORTICULTURAL PROJECTS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Kirby-Jones Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Miller Family Fund | CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Barbara N Rubin Foundation | EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Audacious Foundation | Preschool Nature-Based Environmental Education Program | $337,412 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Santa Barbara Foundation | ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS | $39,500 |
| 2023 | Patricia Bragg Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITY'S PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Hutton Foundation | CORE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | El Gato Channel Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Johnson Ohana Foundation | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & GARDENS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Foundation for Santa Barbara | EPA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT - ENGAGEMENT, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | The Kirby-Jones Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Barbara N Rubin Foundation | EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The B & B Foundation | ENVIRONMENT-ANIMALS & WILDLIFE | $500 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Explore Ecology?
Explore Ecology is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Audacious Foundation ($700K), Patricia Bragg Foundation ($225K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($205K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Explore Ecology between 2019–2025.
Who is Explore Ecology's largest funder?
Audacious Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Explore Ecology, with $700K across 3 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Explore Ecology received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Explore Ecology across 52 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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