The Friendship Paddle
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Friendship Paddle has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM A LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS. THE PRIMARY MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING THIS PURPOSE WILL BE THROUGH ORGANIZING OPEN OCEAN PADDLE EVENTS IN ORDER TO BRING PUBLIC ATTENTION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Friendship Paddle
$863K in foundation grants on record from 25 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Frontstream Global Fund | $617K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $49K | 4 |
| Www Foundation | $40K | 2 |
| Pajadoro Family Foundation | $25K | 3 |
| Mosher Foundation | $17K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $15K | 2 |
| Greene Family Foundation | $13K | 3 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $11K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10K | 1 |
| Positively Kai Foundation | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
KELLY SMITH — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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