The Shanbrom Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ojai, California, established in 1999. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking in the arts, culture, and education sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
55
-6.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+12.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports initiatives across multiple disciplines:
Primary Focus Areas:
- Arts and culture, with emphasis on performing arts, music, and orchestral music
- Education, particularly higher education
- Human services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across the United States, with particular concentration in:
- California
- Arizona
- Washington
- Additional funding in states including New York, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Washington, D.C.
The foundation has funded projects in major cities including New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,999,504
- Total revenues: $1,381,509
- Total expenses: $1,122,116
- Investment income and dividends: $423,523
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $957,986
Historical Context: The foundation maintains stable financial operations with consistent year-over-year growth in revenue averaging 4.2% annually over the past seven years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,999,504 | $8,740,111 | $8,750,938 |
| Revenue | $1,381,509 | $1,073,464 | $1,249,729 |
| Expenses | $1,122,116 | $1,084,291 | $1,088,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,079,250 | $1,036,202 | $1,019,625 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,377,105 | $1,039,352 | $1,213,119 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,217,073 | $1,097,746 | $1,119,528 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: William J. Shanbrom
- Secretary: Susan F. Krabbe
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J SHANBROM | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| SUSAN F KRABBE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 603 W Ojai Ave Ste A, Ojai, CA 93023-3732
Telephone: 805-208-5722
EIN: 77-0518326
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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