Balin Hildegard Charit Tua-main
Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust (EIN 77-6132316) is a private foundation that funds the financially at-risk and elderly and promotes the welfare of dogs, primarily in Santa Barbara County, California. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as trustee and publishes the trust’s grant guidelines and application process (annual July 31 deadline).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit based in Santa Barbara County working on elderly services, food security, or animal (dog) welfare seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Primary program work in Santa Barbara County or nearby communities in California.
- • Services focused on seniors, the financially at-risk, food banks, or dog/animal welfare.
- • Requests for general operating support in the $10k–$40k range.
- • Demonstrated local impact and familiarity with regional funders or intermediaries.
- • Willingness to submit the CyberGrants application by the July 31 deadline.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California, with roughly four-fifths of dollars going to CA organizations and most grants supporting Santa Barbara County; only a few out-of-state grants appear each year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 20 distinct independent recipients across social services, senior care, food security, and animal welfare, and recent years show a consistent year-to-year list rather than funding a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
A public application route, published guidelines, and a CyberGrants submission exist, and half of 2024 grantees were new, but the trust also states that only preselected applicants are considered, so open entry is possible but likely filtered by preselection or trustee screening.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
