Towbes Foundation
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 953519577 · Private foundation
Towbes Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2025) reports $1.5M in grants paid and $51.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 360 individual grants from this funder — $5.2M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Towbes Foundation funds
Towbes Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, young adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation TO ESTABLISH THE TOWBES FUND, A DONOR ADVISED FUND. | Santa Barbara, CA | $775K | 2022 |
| Child Abuse Listening Mediation MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION MODEL IN SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - $190,000 ANDUNRESTRICTED GRANT- $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA | $200K | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation Towbes Foundation Donor Advised Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | $171K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Towbes Foundation
Towbes Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at towbesfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Towbes Foundation
- Does Towbes Foundation accept grant applications?
- Towbes Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Towbes Foundation fund?
- Towbes Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Santa Barbara Foundation, Child Abuse Listening Mediation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Towbes Foundation give in grants?
- Towbes Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 360 grants.
- Where is Towbes Foundation located?
- Towbes Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953519577.
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