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


SYV, SB foundations partner to support local agencies
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation and the Santa Barbara Foundation have announced a three-year partnership to expand grant making and focused...more

New Partnership between the Santa Barbara Foundation and The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Barbara Foundation is a community foundation established in 1928 to enrich the lives of the people of Santa Barbara County through...more

Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Forge Partnership to Expand Support
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

From the yearly grant, $50,000 will be used to implement the Santa Barbara Foundation Express Grant program throughout the valley, while the...more

The Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable Presents “Hooked at the Roots: From Corsets to ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Warren Featherbone Company Leader Shares His Philanthropic Journey ... “Many people think that philanthropy is for rich people, but real giving is...more

The Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable Presents “Hooked at the ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Alongside its evolving corporate presence has been a commitment to improving the community through its philanthropic wing, The Warren...more

Santa Barbara Foundation Commits $150000 Over 3 Years to Fund ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The philanthropic organization this week pledged $50,000 per year for ... Philanthropy has now been added to GEM's original partners in business,...more

Vets Memorial Foundation receives grant for auditorium
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Renovation of the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building auditorium received a kickstart from the Santa Barbara Foundation, which has donated $30,000 to...more

Cynder Sinclair: Sustainable Philanthropy — A Unique Investment ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation

Our community is known for its philanthropic generosity. Whether ... In fact, Parker's exceptional approach to philanthropy has been heralded across the...more

Scholarship Foundation Brings in Community on Behalf of Local ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

From left, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Philanthropy Spotlight honorees Dick and Maryann Schall; community leader speaker Ron Gallo, president...more

Anderson, Elings to be honored Thursday
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, Nov. ... life and Elings is committed to helping others through his philanthropic support of the...more



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