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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
Five Alumni Join UC Santa Barbara Foundation Board of Trustees
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“Their philanthropic leadership and impact is to be commended, along with the many ... The board consists of philanthropic leaders sharing a commitment to ... A resident of Goleta, Wells's...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“Their philanthropic leadership and impact is to be commended, along with the many ... The board consists of philanthropic leaders sharing a commitment to ... A resident of Goleta, Wells's...more
Volunteerism and charitable giving lauded at 11th Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Volunteerism and charitable giving lauded at 11th Celebrate Philanthropy ... “As we all know, the Santa Maria Valley is very philanthropic and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Volunteerism and charitable giving lauded at 11th Celebrate Philanthropy ... “As we all know, the Santa Maria Valley is very philanthropic and...more
Celebrate Philanthropy: A spirit of service, volunteerism to inspire others
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
This why we have hosted the Celebrate Philanthropy Luncheon in ... Members of our philanthropic community will gather at the Santa Maria...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
This why we have hosted the Celebrate Philanthropy Luncheon in ... Members of our philanthropic community will gather at the Santa Maria...more
Celebrate Philanthropy: Frank and Scottie Ortiz recognize a need and fill the void
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Whether its advocating for children in Santa Maria, helping with the local Christmas parade, delivering polio vaccines to children in...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Whether its advocating for children in Santa Maria, helping with the local Christmas parade, delivering polio vaccines to children in...more
Service and Commitment
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Their philanthropic leadership and impact is to be commended, along with ... A resident of Goleta, Wells's philanthropy in the broader Santa...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Their philanthropic leadership and impact is to be commended, along with ... A resident of Goleta, Wells's philanthropy in the broader Santa...more
Celebrate Philanthropy: Erik and Judy Frost honored for 30 years of volunteerism
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
For many, moving to a new town is an exciting opportunity to begin a new life chapter. This is particularly true for Erik and Judy Frost, who decided...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
For many, moving to a new town is an exciting opportunity to begin a new life chapter. This is particularly true for Erik and Judy Frost, who decided...more
TEDxSantaBarbara Discusses Program to Highlight Local Social Innovation
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Noting that Santa Barbara Spotlight evolved from a core piece of the TEDxSantaBarbara mission — to highlight social innovation — Rachel...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Noting that Santa Barbara Spotlight evolved from a core piece of the TEDxSantaBarbara mission — to highlight social innovation — Rachel...more
Celebrate Philanthropy honors Santa Maria Valley couples Erik, Judy Frost; Frank, Scottie Ortiz
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Few communities embody the true spirit of philanthropy quite like Santa Maria ... Judy and Erik Frost have been actively involved in philanthropy since they ... community that we all have the ability...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Few communities embody the true spirit of philanthropy quite like Santa Maria ... Judy and Erik Frost have been actively involved in philanthropy since they ... community that we all have the ability...more
Enduring Generosity
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... in philanthropic giving,” said UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang. ... The steadfast, generous philanthropy of UC Santa Barbara's...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... in philanthropic giving,” said UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang. ... The steadfast, generous philanthropy of UC Santa Barbara's...more
4th annual North County Nonprofit Forum addresses need for Board Education
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Healey has worked in philanthropic fundraising and nonprofit management for more than 35 years and currently teaches a course on...more
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Healey has worked in philanthropic fundraising and nonprofit management for more than 35 years and currently teaches a course on...more
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