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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
Annual North County Nonprofit Forum to Address Need for Board Education
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Healey, who 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, who has worked in philanthropic fundraising and nonprofit management for more than 35 years and currently teaches a course on...more
Jelinda DeVorzon's Mother Provided Inspiration for Philanthropy, Volunteerism
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Jelinda DeVorzon likes to think of herself as both a philanthropist and volunteer. From an early age, DeVorzon, a Mississippi native and one of...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Jelinda DeVorzon likes to think of herself as both a philanthropist and volunteer. From an early age, DeVorzon, a Mississippi native and one of...more
Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Begins a New Year of Service, Philanthropy
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
At the first meeting of the club's fiscal year, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara President Dean Axelrod launched an agenda for the year that will build...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
At the first meeting of the club's fiscal year, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara President Dean Axelrod launched an agenda for the year that will build...more
Community Foundation Update (06/01/19)
Foundation: Chester County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has announced scholarships totaling more than $1 million to a hundred and...more
Foundation: Chester County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has announced scholarships totaling more than $1 million to a hundred and...more
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
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