The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation has awarded grants to hundreds of nonprofits over a 30+ year history.
The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation has awarded grants to hundreds of nonprofits over a 30+ year history.
Our aim is to give those of all ages the basics of life: food, clothing, shelter & social services.
Our aim is to give those of all ages the basics of life: food, clothing, shelter & social services.
The Foundation also realizes the necessity of feeding the mind and soul.
The Foundation also realizes the necessity of feeding the mind and soul.
Our gifts aim to touch the entire community, from cultural arts to veterans groups.
Our gifts aim to touch the entire community, from cultural arts to veterans groups.

Community Focused, Serving Universal Needs

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation enhances the quality of life in the local community through grantmaking to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Santa Barbara and Ventura County areas.

Grant Applicants

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Applications are accepted on an invitation-only basis from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in and/or serving the Santa Barbara and Ventura County areas.

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County Fairs

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The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation (WCF) supports the local nonprofit community by purchasing livestock sold at the Junior Livestock Auctions held during the county fairs.

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About the Foundation

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Established as a private nonprofit foundation in 1980, the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation supports the local community through its grantmaking. Learn more about the Foundation’s rich history, mission, vision, and values here.

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