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
Poll: Local Voters Back Investment in Early Childhood Education
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
... just-released survey by the Santa Barbara Foundation in partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Choose Children 2018...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
... just-released survey by the Santa Barbara Foundation in partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Choose Children 2018...more
Women's Fund Grantees Share How Grants Have Changed Lives
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
This is a group home and runaway homeless shelter for youth ages 10 to17. A $65,000 grant was given for upgrades to facilities and furnishings...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
This is a group home and runaway homeless shelter for youth ages 10 to17. A $65,000 grant was given for upgrades to facilities and furnishings...more
Grant Assists 22 Groups Offering Basic-Needs Services
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation awarded $882,500 to support 22 organizations providing safety-net services for underserved people in Santa...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation awarded $882,500 to support 22 organizations providing safety-net services for underserved people in Santa...more
Charles Slosser Joins American Riviera Bank Board
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Slosser is a consultant to various philanthropic organizations. ... Foundation Roundtable, and the philanthropy committee for Reiter...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Slosser is a consultant to various philanthropic organizations. ... Foundation Roundtable, and the philanthropy committee for Reiter...more
The SB Foundation of Fundraising Professionals Award H. Peter Karoff Scholarship
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... President & Chief Philanthropic Officer of the Santa Barbara Foundation. ... the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy,...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... President & Chief Philanthropic Officer of the Santa Barbara Foundation. ... the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy,...more
Ben Romo: Diane Adam Keeps Her Focus on Family, Community and Philanthropy
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
I feel like that program really developed my understanding of nonprofit work, philanthropy and investing in our community in strategic ways. How...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
I feel like that program really developed my understanding of nonprofit work, philanthropy and investing in our community in strategic ways. How...more
Meketa Group is New Investment Adviser for Santa Barbara Foundation
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation
... with numerous foundations and endowments, including their most recent client, the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles," Savage...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation
... with numerous foundations and endowments, including their most recent client, the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles," Savage...more
Community Foundation Update (03/25/17)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Initiative Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has appointed Sheila Kinman as vice president for development. Kinman...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Initiative Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has appointed Sheila Kinman as vice president for development. Kinman...more
Community Foundation Update (2/25/17)
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Golden Belt Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/25/17). California. The Santa Barbara Foundation announced grants totaling nearly $600,000 to advance...more
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Golden Belt Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/25/17). California. The Santa Barbara Foundation announced grants totaling nearly $600,000 to advance...more
Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $750000 for Capital Excellence
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Board of Trustees of the Santa Barbara Foundation has announced grants totaling $750,000 to six local nonprofit organizations through its...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Board of Trustees of the Santa Barbara Foundation has announced grants totaling $750,000 to six local nonprofit organizations through its...more
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