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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
Women's Fund Holds Celebration of Grants
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
On May 1, more than 450 members and guests of the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
On May 1, more than 450 members and guests of the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for...more
Women's Fund of Santa Barbara marks 15th anniversary by awarding grants
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Rather than being under the Santa Barbara Foundation umbrella, Women's ... The fund has given more than $7 million in grants to more than...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Rather than being under the Santa Barbara Foundation umbrella, Women's ... The fund has given more than $7 million in grants to more than...more
Nominations Open for Santa Barbara County Leadership Awards
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
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
Hearst Foundation Awards $100000 to Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Awards $100,000 to Sansum Diabetes Research ... Farming For Life uses a three-pronged approach uniting health care,...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Awards $100,000 to Sansum Diabetes Research ... Farming For Life uses a three-pronged approach uniting health care,...more
Photos: Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon honors Frances, Curti, Green
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Award-winner Marylinn Green poses for a picture with Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino and Green's city resolution, during the Celebrate...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Award-winner Marylinn Green poses for a picture with Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino and Green's city resolution, during the Celebrate...more
Santa Barbara Foundation Announces New Strategic Priorities
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“We are still going to be the Santa Barbara Foundation, a full-service community foundation, doing what we need to be doing,” Gallo...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“We are still going to be the Santa Barbara Foundation, a full-service community foundation, doing what we need to be doing,” Gallo...more
Fundraising drive to renovate Lompoc's Huyck Stadium moves close to the goal line
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
On Friday, The Campaign for the Lompoc Community Track & Field announced it has received a $275,000 grant from the Santa Barbara...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
On Friday, The Campaign for the Lompoc Community Track & Field announced it has received a $275,000 grant from the Santa Barbara...more
For Joni Meisel, Volunteering and Philanthropy Have Been Lifelong Passions
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
That spirit of giving never waned, and in the intervening years, she has been deeply involved in a number of philanthropic and volunteer...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
That spirit of giving never waned, and in the intervening years, she has been deeply involved in a number of philanthropic and volunteer...more
Jackie Carrera Joins Santa Barbara Foundation
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Carrera has 27 years of executive level experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, program development and administration,...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Carrera has 27 years of executive level experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, program development and administration,...more
Ernesto Paredes, Joni Meisel Named Man & Woman of Year by Santa Barbara Foundation
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Founded in 1928, the Santa Barbara Foundation is the largest community foundation in the region and the county's go-to resource for investment...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Founded in 1928, the Santa Barbara Foundation is the largest community foundation in the region and the county's go-to resource for investment...more
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