The Barbara N Rubin Foundation concentrates its giving on children and youth, combining significant local support for educational programs with targeted funding for child protection and youth development. A single large grant to a local school dominates its portfolio, while the foundation also backs national anti‑trafficking organizations and regional youth programs that provide access to camps and enrichment.
A $160,000 grant to Anacapa School stands out in the Barbara N Rubin Foundation’s recent giving and signals how strongly the foundation leans toward children’s education in Santa Barbara. The foundation’s portfolio is small in overall dollars, but it combines one large local education grant with repeated support for youth-serving groups, child protection organizations, and family-focused services. In the recent grants list, Anacapa School appears again in 2026, while the foundation also made multiple gifts to Wilderness Youth Project and Critical Mass Dance Company over several years. That pattern points to a funder that backs ongoing community programs rather than only one-time awards. Other grants show a broader set of priorities within child and family wellbeing, including support for scholarships for camperships, housing for low-income families, healthcare for children and low-income families, and safety services for domestic violence victims. The foundation also funds anti-trafficking advocacy outside California, including gifts to ECPAT-USA and PACT in Brooklyn for child sexual exploitation and trafficking prevention.
In education for children, the Barbara N Rubin Foundation supported Anacapa School with $160,000 in 2024 and another $10,000 in 2026 for educational resources. It also gave $5,000 to Sacramento Children’s Museum in 2025 for education for young children. For youth enrichment, the foundation awarded Girl Scouts of California Coast $12,000 in 2023 and $7,000 in 2026 for camperships, showing fee assistance as a funding tool. Child protection is another clear theme: ECPAT-USA received $25,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024 for eliminating sexual exploitation of children around the world, while PACT received $25,000 in 2025 and $25,000 in 2026 to prevent human trafficking of children. The foundation also extends to family stability and health, with grants to Peoples Self Help Housing, Sansum Clinic, and Domestic Violence Solutions.
Typical gifts are modest: the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are $1,000, $1,000, and $2,000. The recent-grant table shows a different shape at the top, with a few large awards and many smaller recurring grants. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Anacapa School, Girl Scouts of California Coast, Peoples Self Help Housing, Sansum Clinic, Wilderness Youth Project, Critical Mass Dance Company, ECPAT-USA, and PACT. The foundation makes grants, not program-related investments, and it also funds individuals. The pattern suggests ongoing support for a fixed set of local and national partners rather than a one-time project-only approach.
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$172K
Most grants fall between $1K and $2K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$2K
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Concentrated, small portfolio: one very large local education grant plus a few smaller targeted grants. Mix of repeat support to national child‑protection NGOs and single-year gifts to regional youth organizations.
Notable grantees: Anacapa School, ECPAT‑USA, PACT, Girl Scouts of California Coast
Giving is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in California, which accounts for 83% of grants in the HQ state. Santa Barbara is the main recipient city, with repeated grants to Anacapa School, Peoples Self Help Housing, Direct Relief International, Domestic Violence Solutions, Hillside House, Sansum Clinic, Wilderness Youth Project, Children & Family Rescue Services, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation. Other California recipients include Goleta, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Portola Valley. Outside California, the foundation also funded Brooklyn-based ECPAT-USA and PACT, and Albany Museum of Art in Georgia. All recorded grants went to U.S. recipients.
The foundation backs children’s education, youth enrichment, child protection, housing for low-income families, healthcare for low-income families and children, disability services, and domestic violence support. Recent grants include funding for educational resources, camperships, anti-trafficking work, and housing assistance.
The typical grant size is small: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $2,000. The recent grants list also includes a few larger awards, including a $160,000 grant and several $25,000 gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Anacapa School, Girl Scouts of California Coast, Peoples Self Help Housing, Sansum Clinic, Wilderness Youth Project, Critical Mass Dance Company, ECPAT-USA, and PACT. That shows repeated support rather than only one-time gifts.
Most grants go to California recipients, which make up 83% of grants in the HQ state. Santa Barbara is especially prominent, with many grants to local schools, housing providers, health clinics, and family-service organizations.
Yes. ECPAT-USA received $25,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to support elimination of sexual exploitation of children, and PACT received $25,000 in both 2025 and 2026 to prevent human trafficking of children.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACT | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN. |
| PEOPLES SELF HELP HOUSING | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. |
| ANACAPA SCHOOL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIA COAST | GOLETA, CA | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMPERSHIPS |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $6,500 | 2026 | SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS |
| CHILDREN & FAMILY RESCUE SERVICES | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| SANSUM CLINIC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. |
| WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONS STUDENT COUNCILS | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN |
| HABITAT SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $2,600 | 2026 | SUPPORT PROTECTING, PRESERVING, AND PRODUCING AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP. |
| AM FRIENDS OF NEVE SHALOMWAHATAL-SALAM | GLENDALE, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN |
| FAIR TRADE LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,160 | 2026 | TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON FAIR TRADE AND SUPPORT GLOBAL FARMERS. |
| VNA HEALTH | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. |
| SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. |
| PATHPOINT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | HELP DISABLED ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE |
| PRESBYTERIAN PEACE FELLOWSHIP | STONY POINT, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | PROMOTE AN END TO GUN VIOLENCE IN THE US AND PROMOTE PEACE IN THE WORLD. |
| CAMP OCEAN PINES | CAMBRIA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| TRANSITION HOUSE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SOLVE FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CA CENTRAL COAST | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN. |
| SEE INTERNATION | GOLETA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| SAFE HOUSE PROJECT | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT HELPING WOMEN GLOBALLY. |
| MENTAL WELLNESS CENTER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PROMOTE HEALTHCARE IN WOMEN, CHILDRENT & FAMILIES |
| PARTNERS IN HOUSING SOLUTIONS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PROVIDE MEALS TO LOW-INCOME CANCER PATIENTS. |
| WOMENS ALLIANCE FOR THEOLOGY ETHICS | SILVER SPRING, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT WOMENS ISSUES |
| MOTHERS HELPERSWOMENS FUND OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO ASSIST MOTHERS WITH FINANCIAL NEED |
| CASA SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PROMOTE HEALTHCARE IN WOMEN, CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| FRIENDS OF THE SB LIBRARY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | LIBRARY SERVICES. |
| FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA MARIA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | ALLEVIATE HUNGER |
| IMPERIAL VALLEY FOOD | EL CENTRO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. |
| LIVING WATERS FOR THE WORLD | SPRING HILL, TN | $1,000 | 2026 | HELP PROVIDE CLEAN WATER AROUND THE WORLD |
| LEADING FROM WITHIN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT |
| UNITY SHOP | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT NEEDY FAMILIES |
| NEAL TAYLOR NATURE CENTER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | ENCOURAGE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT AND PROTECTION OF CACHUMA LAKE. |
| STORY TELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN. |
| MAYAN HANS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES |
| CASA SERENA | FREMONT, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | LOUISVILLE, KY | $1,000 | 2026 | ALLEVIATE HUNGER |
| TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION | SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES |
| HIDDEN HARVEST | COACHELLA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCT RECOVERY PROGRAM. |
| CALM | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| PROJECT HOPE | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | PROVIDE GLOBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. |
| YMCA CHANNEL ISLANDS | CARPINTERIA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS SAN LUIS OBISPO, SANTA BARBARA, AND VENTURA COUNTIES. |
| EXPLORE ECOLOGY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. |
| PACT | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN. |
| PEOPLES SELF HELP HOUSING | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. |
| CRITICAL MASS DANCE COMPANY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | HELP WOMEN HEAL FROM TRAUMA |
| WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONS STUDENT COUNCILS | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN |
PACT
$25,000PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN.
PEOPLES SELF HELP HOUSING
$10,000TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
ANACAPA SCHOOL
$10,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIA COAST
$7,000SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMPERSHIPS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS
$6,500SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
CHILDREN & FAMILY RESCUE SERVICES
$5,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONS STUDENT COUNCILS
$3,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
HABITAT SANTA BARBARA
$2,600SUPPORT PROTECTING, PRESERVING, AND PRODUCING AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.
AM FRIENDS OF NEVE SHALOMWAHATAL-SALAM
$2,500SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
FAIR TRADE LA
$2,160TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ON FAIR TRADE AND SUPPORT GLOBAL FARMERS.
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
PRESBYTERIAN PEACE FELLOWSHIP
$2,000PROMOTE AN END TO GUN VIOLENCE IN THE US AND PROMOTE PEACE IN THE WORLD.
CAMP OCEAN PINES
$1,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SEE INTERNATION
$1,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
MENTAL WELLNESS CENTER
$1,000PROMOTE HEALTHCARE IN WOMEN, CHILDRENT & FAMILIES
PROVIDE MEALS TO LOW-INCOME CANCER PATIENTS.
WOMENS ALLIANCE FOR THEOLOGY ETHICS
$1,000SUPPORT WOMENS ISSUES
MOTHERS HELPERSWOMENS FUND OF SANTA BARBARA
$1,000TO ASSIST MOTHERS WITH FINANCIAL NEED
CASA SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$1,000PROMOTE HEALTHCARE IN WOMEN, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
FRIENDS OF THE SB LIBRARY
$1,000LIBRARY SERVICES.
FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA
$1,000ALLEVIATE HUNGER
IMPERIAL VALLEY FOOD
$1,000TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
LIVING WATERS FOR THE WORLD
$1,000HELP PROVIDE CLEAN WATER AROUND THE WORLD
NEAL TAYLOR NATURE CENTER
$1,000ENCOURAGE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT AND PROTECTION OF CACHUMA LAKE.
TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN.
MAYAN HANS
$1,000SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES
CASA SERENA
$1,000HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
$1,000TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
HIDDEN HARVEST
$1,000TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCT RECOVERY PROGRAM.
CALM
$1,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
PROJECT HOPE
$1,000PROVIDE GLOBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
YMCA CHANNEL ISLANDS
$1,000SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS SAN LUIS OBISPO, SANTA BARBARA, AND VENTURA COUNTIES.
PACT
$25,000PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN.
PEOPLES SELF HELP HOUSING
$10,000TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
CRITICAL MASS DANCE COMPANY
$5,000HELP WOMEN HEAL FROM TRAUMA
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$5,000TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONS STUDENT COUNCILS
$3,000SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN