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Santa Barbara Foundation
For over 90 years, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change. The foundation analyzes issues to identify challenges that burden people every day in Santa Barbara County. It convenes community stakeholders to build coalitions and partner with nonprofits and other leaders working on the front lines. Together with the Santa Barbara community the foundation charts a direction and mobilizes people to support the dynamic initiatives that make this a better place, now and for generations to come.
Web Address
www.sbfoundation.org
Web Address
www.sbfoundation.org
Assets and Giving for Santa Barbara Foundation
Assets
2018 - 372,582,050
2017 - 424,101,970
2016 - 259,089,047
2018 - 372,582,050
2017 - 424,101,970
2016 - 259,089,047
Domestic Grants
2018 - 29,437,980
2017 - 26,039,387
2018 - 29,437,980
2017 - 26,039,387
Recent News from Santa Barbara Foundation
Tri-County Area Shows Resilience in the Face of A Storm
Foundation: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County was founded in the late 1990s.It joins a well-established network of organizations that exists across the region.The region is already benefiting from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County was founded in the late 1990s.It joins a well-established network of organizations that exists across the region.The region is already benefiting from...more
Celebrate Philanthropy Honorees Celebrated At Annual Luncheon
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The late Cynthia Schur served as the first female publisher of the Santa Maria Times for 16 years.The Corderos were honored for their longstanding work in the community.Debbie and George Adam and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The late Cynthia Schur served as the first female publisher of the Santa Maria Times for 16 years.The Corderos were honored for their longstanding work in the community.Debbie and George Adam and...more
Center for Evaluation and Assessment Administers 2022 Nonprofit Leader Survey for Santa ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation, the largest community foundation in the region and the county's go-to resource for investment and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation, the largest community foundation in the region and the county's go-to resource for investment and...more
County Lines: Chamber spreading word about microbusiness grants - Santa Maria Times
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program was launched by Santa Barbara County in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation, with...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program was launched by Santa Barbara County in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation, with...more
Santa Barbara Foundation sets info session on 2022 grants for nonprofit groups - Santa Maria Times
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation has released its updated community grants list and 2022 deadlines for applying and will present an...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation has released its updated community grants list and 2022 deadlines for applying and will present an...more
County Lines: District officials continue to investigate alleged sexual misconduct at Righetti High
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The foundation has provided annual grants to nonprofit organizations working in safety-net areas to support vulnerable populations and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The foundation has provided annual grants to nonprofit organizations working in safety-net areas to support vulnerable populations and...more
179 Nonprofits Receive Share of $1.2 Million at Montecito Bank & Trust's 17th Annual Luncheon
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Through this unique giving program, the Bank has granted more than $19 million to local ... Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Through this unique giving program, the Bank has granted more than $19 million to local ... Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara...more
Santa Maria do-gooders honored for community work at Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
City leaders and nonprofit professionals gathered at the Santa Maria Country Club on Thursday to honor the civic and charitable work of Tim...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
City leaders and nonprofit professionals gathered at the Santa Maria Country Club on Thursday to honor the civic and charitable work of Tim...more
Celebrate Philanthropy: Tim Murphy passionate about helping youth, giving back
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“Part of the goal is to get other people to volunteer and be philanthropic, and I think when they see what other people are doing, maybe they think,...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“Part of the goal is to get other people to volunteer and be philanthropic, and I think when they see what other people are doing, maybe they think,...more
Santa Barbara Symphony board members elected
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Nancy Golden is returning to the board. His career has encompassed areas of marketing, high technology, nonprofit management and fundraising. He...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Nancy Golden is returning to the board. His career has encompassed areas of marketing, high technology, nonprofit management and fundraising. He...more
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