Volentine Family Foundation
Volentine Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Santa Barbara, CA that supports education, substance abuse rehabilitation programs, and youth/community activities. The organization's official site (volentine.org) lists board officers, contact details, and a Grant Inquiry form to request a full application.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit providing family support, youth services, education, food/homeless support, or substance-abuse recovery primarily serving Santa Barbara County (or the Loveland, CO area) with capacity to manage mid-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Operates in Santa Barbara County, CA or Loveland, CO (the stated geographic focus).
- • Programs in family support, youth development, education, food security, homelessness, or substance-abuse recovery.
- • Request size in the typical $5K–$50K range with clear program outcomes and budget.
- • Established track record or existing local partnerships demonstrating service delivery.
- • Willingness to submit an initial grant inquiry and provide requested supporting documentation.
Geography
Most dollars go to California (about three quarters of giving) with a consistent secondary presence in Loveland, CO and a total of five states observed; footprint is regional rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 69 distinct recipients across many program areas, with a mix of returning grantees and new entrants, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Directly observed behavior shows new grantees each year (about 17 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation requires an initial Grant Inquiry and states awards are limited to preselected applicants, so access is possible but curated rather than openly competitive.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
