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


Nonprofit Spotlight: Champion for North County and veterans retires after 20 years
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

“In the late 1990s, the affiliate model was this new philanthropic phenomenon being embraced by the community foundation world,” Kathy explained. ... issues facing North County nonprofits, and...more

Small restaurants can apply for grant from SB Foundation
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

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Adds Three Board Members
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

An advocate for STEAM learning and educational causes for children, she has also served on the annual event committee for the United Way of...more

Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee Spotlight: Jennifer Murray contributed financial expertise, has ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

“I love how the Santa Barbara Foundation is a countywide community foundation that seeks to enrich the whole community by addressing its...more

Santa Barbara Better Together Fund Grant Program Reopens for Small Businesses in Goleta
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The grant program opens Jan. 4, and the deadline for businesses to submit an application is Jan. 15. Grants are available to small businesses...more

$1-million given out to non-profits by Montecito Bank & Trust
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Parks and Recreation Community Foundation. PathPoint. Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corporation. Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation....more

194 Local Nonprofit Organizations Receive Community Dividends® Awards and Share of $1 ...
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Its Wealth Management Division provides comprehensive trust services and full investment management for all branch office markets. The Bank...more

Philanthropy Day Celebration Goes Virtual
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation

Philanthropy Day Celebration Goes Virtual. Source: Molly Kemper for Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties...more

Philanthropy Day Celebration Honors Adults and Youth Who Help Community
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation

Community members are invited to join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter (AFP-SBV)...more

Santa Barbara Together Fund provides relief for local businesses
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The grant funding must be used for items that are necessary to operate safely under current public health guidelines, including but not limited to...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Racing driver and renowned television presenter, Vicki Butler-Henderson, launches a Crayford garage run as a social enterprise, SMaRT garage services.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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