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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
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
Community Foundation Update (08/11/18)
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Alaska. The Palmer Community Foundation is working to raise $185,000 for an endowment over the next two years that will be matched and flow...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Alaska. The Palmer Community Foundation is working to raise $185,000 for an endowment over the next two years that will be matched and flow...more
Youth Making Change Opens 2018-19 Grant Cycle
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Youth Making Change grant application is now available now. Applications can be downloaded from the Fund for Santa Barbara...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Youth Making Change grant application is now available now. Applications can be downloaded from the Fund for Santa Barbara...more
Youth Making Change Opens 2018-19 Grant Cycle
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Fund for Santa Barbara is a nonprofit community foundation that supports organizations working for social, economic, environmental &...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Fund for Santa Barbara is a nonprofit community foundation that supports organizations working for social, economic, environmental &...more
Foundation steps in for fire victims
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community based partnership providing relief and recovery support...more
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community based partnership providing relief and recovery support...more
Foundation steps in for fire victims
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community based partnership providing relief and recovery support...more
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community based partnership providing relief and recovery support...more
Kicking Off Staff Expansion, Santa Barbara Foundation Taps Director of Grants
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation has named Pedro Paz as its new director of grantmaking. Paz will oversee the foundation's community grant...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation has named Pedro Paz as its new director of grantmaking. Paz will oversee the foundation's community grant...more
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