Overview
The Chispa Foundation, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a philanthropic organization with a focus on supporting initiatives in the areas of philanthropy and foundations. Despite having assets totaling $138,696, the foundation reported expenses of $162,458 and a revenue of only $7,840, indicating a financial deficit. The foundation is active in several cities, including Buffalo, Santa Barbara, and Washington, and operates across California, New York, and Washington D.C. The leadership team includes Sheila Cullen as President and Tom Cullen as Treasurer, both of whom work on a voluntary basis without compensation.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $293,314 in 2023
5 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,762,000 | NICHOLS SCHOOL | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of care and education | 1250 AMHERST ST BUFFALO, NY US | 2022 |
| $1,542,000 | NICHOLS SCHOOL | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of care and education | 1250 AMHERST ST BUFFALO, NY US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | Santa Barbara Foundation | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of Care and Education | 1111 Chapala St Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | Community Environmental Council | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of care and education | 26 W Anapamu St 2nd Floor Santa Barbara, CA US | 2023 |
| $75,000 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of Care and Education | 2253 Las Positas Rd Santa Barbara, CA US | 2024 |
| $55,500 | Adelante Charter School | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of Care and Education | 1102 E Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA US | 2022 |
| $50,000 | FeedMore WNY Foundation | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of care and education | 100 James E Casey Dr Buffalo, NY US | 2024 |
| $30,000 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of Care and Education | 2253 Las Positas Rd Santa Barbara, CA US | 2023 |
| $25,000 | Global Giving | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of care and education | 1 Thomas Circle NW Suite 800 Washington, DC US | 2024 |
| $10,000 | VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE CARE | Unrestricted Support of Local non-profits in the sector of Health Care | 509 EAST MONTECITO ST SUITE 200 SANTA BARBARA, CA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
SC
Sheila Cullen
| President | $0 | 2022 |
TC
Tom Cullen
| Treasurer | $0 | 2022 |
SC
Sheila Cullen
| President | $0 | 2023 |
TC
Tom Cullen
| Treasurer | $0 | 2023 |
SC
Sheila Cullen
| President | $0 | 2024 |
TC
Tom Cullen
| Treasurer | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
View on ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerLast updated on December 15, 2024