El Gato Channel Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California · EIN 83-1098449
- California
- Santa Barbara
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $240KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 20Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $4.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE EQUAL HYDRATION PROJECT "EHP" PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IN 2020. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RELIABLE, SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER AS WELL AS REDUCE THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES IN OUR COMMUNITY.THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ELKAY HYDRATION STATIONS TO SELECT GRANTEES BASED ON NEED AND POTENTIAL IMPACT. HYDRATION STATIONS ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND SOME INSTITUTIONAL/EDUCATIONAL LOCATIONS THAT SERVE PRIORITY COMMUNITIES. GRANTEES SERVE THE ELDERLY, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AT-RISK YOUTH, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE, ETC. GRANTS COVER THE COSTS OF HYDRATION STATION UNIT(S), FILTERS, CONTRACTOR/LABOR FEES, MAINTENANCE UP TO 5 YEARS, AND REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLES (AMOUNTS DEPEND ON NUMBERS ORGANIZATION SERVES). IN 2023, TOTAL EXPENSES FOR THE EHP PROJECT WERE $2,296.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Center | $38K | 2024 |
| Northern Chumash Tribal Council | $20K | 2024 |
| Community Environmental Council | $18K | 2024 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | $16K | 2024 |
| Los Padres Forestwatch | $15K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (20 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.