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.

Assets and Giving for Santa Barbara Foundation

Assets

2018 - 372,582,050
2017 - 424,101,970
2016 - 259,089,047
Domestic Grants

2018 - 29,437,980
2017 - 26,039,387


    

Recent News from Santa Barbara Foundation


Who Has Gone Above and Beyond in Service to Community?
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Barbara Foundation has announced that nominations for the 74th Man & Woman of the Year awards are open until noon on Jan....more

Community Foundation Update (12/31/16)
Foundation: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation

California. The Calaveras Community Foundation in Angels Camp has announced several surprise gifts from the Federlein Family Fund at the...more

Cynder Sinclair: Donor-Advised Funds Offer Benefits for Nonprofits and Donors
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

During the third quarter of this year, the Santa Barbara Foundation made grants totaling more than $4.8 million — much of that through...more

Santa Barbara Foundation Celebrates Opening of North County Headquarters
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

... to facilitate the building of philanthropy, strengthen the nonprofit sector, and ... Overall, these enhancements in service will bring numerous partnership opportunities resulting in more...more

Santa Barbara Foundation Marks Commitment to North County With New Santa Maria Office
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

And that's what a community foundation is — you can be a person of great means or you can be really anyone who has a passion for their...more

Santa Barbara Foundation celebrates Santa Maria office opening
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

"That's what a community foundation is all about," Gallo said, "Working with donors is one of the main pillars of what we do. Together, we are going...more

Next Generation of Givers Eager to Make Own Impact with Philanthropy
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

UC Santa Barbara student Megan Jones is co-chairwoman for UCSB First, an on-campus philanthropic organization committed to giving back to...more

$3000 Grant to Help Fund Services for Seniors
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Money from the grant helps pay for additional staff to oversee the newly ... As the largest nonprofit provider of behavioral health care in the...more

Santa Barbara Foundation has new North County headquarters
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Barbara Foundation is the largest community foundation in the county and has been investing in northern Santa Barbara County for close...more



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