Formative Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Goleta, California · EIN 26-1115393
- California
- Goleta
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Total giving
- $500KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $5.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING, CONNECTIONS AND GUIDANCE IN SUPPORT OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO DEVELOP THE CRITICAL THINKERS AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS NEEDED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara School District | $140K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.