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.

Assets and Giving for Santa Barbara Foundation

Assets

2018 - 372,582,050
2017 - 424,101,970
2016 - 259,089,047
Domestic Grants

2018 - 29,437,980
2017 - 26,039,387


    

Recent News from Santa Barbara Foundation


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

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

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

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

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

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

Poll: Local Voters Back Investment in Early Childhood Education
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

... just-released survey by the Santa Barbara Foundation in partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Choose Children 2018...more

Women's Fund Grantees Share How Grants Have Changed Lives
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

This is a group home and runaway homeless shelter for youth ages 10 to17. A $65,000 grant was given for upgrades to facilities and furnishings...more

Grant Assists 22 Groups Offering Basic-Needs Services
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

The Santa Barbara Foundation awarded $882,500 to support 22 organizations providing safety-net services for underserved people in Santa...more

Charles Slosser Joins American Riviera Bank Board
Foundation: Santa Barbara Foundation

Slosser is a consultant to various philanthropic organizations. ... Foundation Roundtable, and the philanthropy committee for Reiter...more



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