Orfalea Foundations

The Orfalea Foundations is a grant-making organization based in Santa Barbara, California. Comprising the Orfalea Fund and the Orfalea Family Foundations, the organization is comprised of a team of 14 employees. The Orfalea Foundations supports a variety of initiatives focused on educational development and sustainable solutions. They actively seek innovative and effective programs in early childcare, educational programs, and other community services. The foundations prioritize funding for their s’Cool Food, Aware & Prepare, Montana Yellowstone Expeditions, and the Outdoor Classroom Preschool Initiatives. Organizations can apply for funding from either foundation through a single Letter of Inquiry. Grant decisions are made by separate boards of directors, each with their own focus areas. For information about funding opportunities, interested parties can visit orfaleafoundations.org.