Quick Summary
Name: La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,693,500 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | $51,798 |
| Application Method | Rolling (Letter of Inquiry) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.lcsf.org
- Applications accepted through Submittable platform
- Based in Santa Barbara, CA
Geographic Focus
- Primarily Santa Barbara County, California (with few exceptions)
- Highest priority given to organizations and programs in Carpinteria, CA
- Limited funding in other California cities, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Funding Priorities
- Education and well-being of low-income children and youth
- People affected by disabilities
- Disadvantage and homelessness
- The arts
- Open space preservation
What They Don't Fund
- Events (with few exceptions)
- Organizations that discriminate in delivery of programs and services based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics
- Generally only one grant per organization per year
Application Method
Organizations that have not received funding within the last 12 months should submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) on a rolling basis through the foundation's website. Applications are submitted via the Submittable online platform. Organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). If requesting funding for multiple programs, all requests should be included in a single application.
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