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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
Santa Barbara Philanthropy at Crossroads with Generational Shift, New Tax Law and Disasters
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation
Philanthropy at a local level seems to be mirroring national trends. ... Despite the shift in philanthropic paradigm, contributions keep growing — and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Parker Foundation
Philanthropy at a local level seems to be mirroring national trends. ... Despite the shift in philanthropic paradigm, contributions keep growing — and...more
Community foundation gets new VP
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation recently announced that Phylene Wiggins will serve as its vice president of programs and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation
The Ventura County Community Foundation recently announced that Phylene Wiggins will serve as its vice president of programs and...more
Wilderness Youth Project Adds Amy Schneider to Board
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Schneider is an experienced grant-maker and nonprofit professional with knowledge of Santa Barbara County's philanthropic and nonprofits sectors. Her specialties include philanthropy/grant-making,...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Schneider is an experienced grant-maker and nonprofit professional with knowledge of Santa Barbara County's philanthropic and nonprofits sectors. Her specialties include philanthropy/grant-making,...more
Hobnobbing with Helen: Great givers
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The annual Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon, organized by the Santa Barbara Foundation and sponsored by the Santa Maria Times (they picked...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
The annual Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon, organized by the Santa Barbara Foundation and sponsored by the Santa Maria Times (they picked...more
Santa Barbara Foundation Honors Those Who Care for Community
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
"Philanthropy is and always will be at the heart of what we do at the Santa Barbara ... Bray credits his philanthropic spirit to his father and...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
"Philanthropy is and always will be at the heart of what we do at the Santa Barbara ... Bray credits his philanthropic spirit to his father and...more
Santa Maria philanthropists honored for their love, passion and service
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“The Santa Maria Valley is very philanthropic,” Murray said. ... Grogan was chosen as a 2017 Celebrate Philanthropy honoree because of her...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
“The Santa Maria Valley is very philanthropic,” Murray said. ... Grogan was chosen as a 2017 Celebrate Philanthropy honoree because of her...more
Jan Campbell Leaving Santa Barbara Foundation
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Jan Campbell, who has been the driving force behind the philanthropic ... with our mutual passion for building philanthropy throughout Santa Barbara County." ... Foundation will conduct a search...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Jan Campbell, who has been the driving force behind the philanthropic ... with our mutual passion for building philanthropy throughout Santa Barbara County." ... Foundation will conduct a search...more
Commitment and Guidance
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... a strong background in education and a belief in the power of philanthropy, ... The board consists of philanthropic leaders sharing a commitment...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... a strong background in education and a belief in the power of philanthropy, ... The board consists of philanthropic leaders sharing a commitment...more
Santa Ynez Valley Foundation funds to support children's programs at libraries
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... the Santa Barbara Foundation, and distributes those as scholarships to local students and grants to organizations throughout the local...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
... the Santa Barbara Foundation, and distributes those as scholarships to local students and grants to organizations throughout the local...more
Jim Bray: Military, father, grandfathers' example led to lifetime of service
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Editor's Note: Honorees will be recognized at this year's Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon on Nov. 2 at the Santa Maria Country Club. Hosted by...more
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation
Editor's Note: Honorees will be recognized at this year's Celebrate Philanthropy luncheon on Nov. 2 at the Santa Maria Country Club. Hosted by...more
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