Mosher Foundation

EIN 95-6037266 · CA

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$5.1K Funds in CA, MD, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mosher Foundation based in CA paid 78 grants totaling $1.6M to 77 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $800 to $150K, with a median of $5.1K. Its largest recipients included FOUNDATION FOR COTTAGE REHABILITATION AND GOLETA VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, and MOXI. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$33,011,172
Giving (latest yr)
$1,565,950
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
78
Median grant
$5.1K
Recipients
77
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley$150,000
  • Santa Barbara Foundation$103,300
  • Moxi$102,600
  • Music Academy of the West$102,000
  • San Marcos High School Royal Pride Foundation$100,000

Where grants went

  • California$1,539,300 · 75 grants
  • Maryland$25,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$850 · 1 grant
  • New York$800 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (78)

Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$150,000
Moxi
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$102,600
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Rooted Santa Barbara County
$102,500
Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$102,000
San Marcos High School Royal Pride Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$100,000
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$100,000
United Way of Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$56,500
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$52,500
Cama
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$52,000
Mission Scholars
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$50,900
Providence School
Santa Barbara, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$50,000
Lompoc Theatre Project Corporation
Lompoc, CA
IN Furtherance of Section 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mosher Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Mosher Foundation reported 78 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $800 to $150K (median $5.1K).

Recent recipients include FOUNDATION FOR COTTAGE REHABILITATION AND GOLETA VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, MOXI, among 77 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mosher Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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